Tag: spring cleaning

  • Get ready for outdoor activities!

    Spring is finally here and it is time to take out the ice scrapers and snow gear of your car and repack it to the rainy and warmer season. Whether you are the outdoors person or you will spend hours shuttling kids to various outdoor activities, you need to stock your car for spring.
    We recommend that you get a large tote to keep everything inside.  There are two that we recommend.  One, is the Smartworks Pop-Up Organizer  ($25 on Amazon) and the other is Thirty One large Utility Tote ($35 on Thirty One.com.)

    • This will avoid having your things spilled all over the car
    • Easy to move to another car or take it out of you need the extra space
    • Easy to bring inside and restock it after a busy week

    Here is our must have list:
    • First aid kit: bandaids, single use ice packs, antiseptic wash, allergy relief medicine (aka Benadryl. Also good to have on hand for bee stings), pain reliever, athletic tape
    • Sunscreen & bug spray
    • Water
    • Emergency snacks: power bars (regular Lara bars are good since they don’t melt), peanut butter crackers, fruit crushers and other non-melting items
    • Wipes and tissues
    • Trash bags: multifunctional item!!! Put the muddy, wet clothes in it; use it for sitting on if the ground is wet; or even wear it as a poncho if it rains.
    • Hair ties for those with longer hair

    car organizer unpacked

    If you have young kids or babies, you may want to add extra diapers and change of clothes. You should also keep these other items in your car or handy in the garage to use them on sports days:
    • Folding chair
    • Blanket
    • Hats and/or sunglasses

    Being ready helps you to enjoy more of the springtime weather and be prepared for unexpected events. When you are dealing with kids, it is NEVER a bad idea to be prepared for the inevitable, unexpected events.

    Car organizer packed

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  • Spring Clean Your Pantry

    The weather is getting warmer, finally! For me, that means that I can stop cooking soups and stews and all the comfort foods that I make all winter. But, that also means stocking my pantry and freezer in a different way and with different items. It is time for a pantry and freezer clean out! Here are four quick tips for clearing out and organizing your pantry and freezer:

    • Check Expiration Dates – trash all items that are past their expiration dates or use them quickly if their expiration is fast approaching.
    • Determine Your Seasonal Cooking Staples – (i.e. Beans, Oatmeal & Soups in the Winter; Cereal, Meats & Condiments for BBQs in the Summer)
    • Never Impulse Buy. Always Shop From a List. – This will prevent you from having items that you will never use and save you money!
    • Sort and Store Food by Category – Keep all the items for a specific category together (i.e. Italian, Mexican, Breakfast, Snacks). Keep bins with your kids lunch snack items for easy grab and go lunch packing.

    Hope your spring gets off to a wonderful start! Stay tuned for tips on Spring Cleaning your closet and garage!!