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back to school blitz

DAY Clothing

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Take inventory and make lists.

The key to getting organized is to first take inventory of what you have. In each day of the Back to School Blitz, I will walk you through removing what you don't need, taking inventory of what you have, and making a list of what you need to find or buy to have a productive fall.

Today's checklist is all about clothing.

ADULT CLOSET

Purge items from this season that you didn't wear

Put current sizes in your phone Inventory your frequently worn favorites Collect items to have altered Make a list of items you need to buy

SHOES

Purge items from this season that you didn't wear

Put current sizes in your phone Inventory your frequently worn favorites Make a list of new shoes to buy

KIDS

Go through ALL clothes Purge items from this season that you didn't

wear Try on fall/school clothes Put current sizes in your phone or Mom's

phone Collect items to have altered/cleaned Make a list of items you need to buy Try on ALL shoes Pare down to 2-3 bags for gym/overnights Clean the rest of your room Make a list of items you need to buy

SPORTS/EXERCISE

Clean out gym bag Pare down to 2-3 bags Add deodorant Purge exercise clothing down to 3-5 sets Make a list of items to buy

GO DEEPER

Consider creating an adult uniform (Podcast #186)

Podcast #287: 4 Phases of a Kid's Life Podcast #289: 3 Kid's New Years Podcast #291: Kid's Saturday & Sunday Organization

? Lisa Woodruff

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DAY Command Center

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Of course, you know I am going to talk about the Sunday Basket?. If you are new to Organize 365? and haven't heard about the Sunday Basket?, go here.

Basically, the Sunday Basket? is a portable command center and how I manage my everyday papers (aka mail) and actionable to-do's.

Today I want you to create a separate basket for your Back to School Blitz (a laundry basket is perfect). Add your notes of what clothing you need to buy from yesterday. Put the items that need alterations or repairs IN the basket and complete today's checklist.

Keep working through these checklists this week, and this weekend you can start shopping, knowing that every dollar you are spending is needed and where it will go when you get home.

Things to add to or do in your Sunday Basket? that relate to a productive school year:

SCHOOL CHECKLISTS

Supply lists Receipts for orders placed Items purchased but not distributed School order form sheets

SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Pick up day Do a run through of the schedule Bus/carpool arrangements

CALENDAR

100 Day Home Organization Planner Google calendar (update colors) Add school/fall dates Set up family members' Google calendars

APPOINTMENTS

Eye doctor - new glasses? Annual doctor checkup/immunizations Sports physicals Dental checkups

Need a refresher on the Sunday Basket?? Listen to Podcast #101, #173 and #177. You can sign up for my FREE Sunday Basket? Planning Printables and emails here.

Podcast #101: The Sunday Basket? Podcast #60: Weekly Planning Printables Podcast #173: Everything you want to know about the Sunday Basket? Workshops Podcast #177: Sunday Baskets? for Everyone

? Lisa Woodruff

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DAY Supplies

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Now is the time to replenish all your household supplies as well as your kid's school supplies. July and August offer the best selection and prices on all office supply products. Really take inventory of what you have and what you will need over the next twelve months.

And since you are stocking up, create a go-to home office supply area in your home for all the overflow. My home office supply "store" is located in my living room. A central supply area helps me know what I have so I do not overbuy office supplies. Office supplies are my favorite thing to buy so I have to be careful! :)

Basic home office and school supplies:

HOME SUPPLIES

Pens and pencils Highlighters Staples and stapler Scissors Tape Paper Notebooks and legal pads Sharpies Post-it notes Desk or designated school space at home

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

Label everything Kids school planner

ELECTRONICS

Chargers and cords Upgrade home router Upgrade internet if distance learning was a

struggle with internet connection Working computer for distance learning Earbuds Batteries Review cell plan

Podcast #58: Back to School Checklists

? Lisa Woodruff

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DAY Personal Grooming

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A fresh haircut, new makeup, and a manicure? Yes, please!

Nothing makes me feel like a lady more than fun bathroom supplies. If you have teenagers like I do, take them shopping with you. Smell the deodorant, laugh and share a picture with me on Facebook!

Get these appointments on your calendar and, if you really want to save time, sign up for Amazon autoship or buy in bulk. Your shampoo isn't going to go bad and teenagers NEED deoderant!

Basic home office and school supplies:

BATHROOM SUPPLIES

New makeup Shampoo and conditioner Soap Lotion Shave gel and razor Deodorant Toothpaste and toothbrush Nail polish remover Makeup remover Hair spray

MEDICINES

Update over-the-counter medicines Renew prescriptions

PERSONAL

Haircut Eyebrow wax Manicure/pedicure

UNDERGARMENTS

Underwear Bra Socks Spanx Pantyhose/tights

Podcast #58: Back to School Checklists

? Lisa Woodruff

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DAY Getting Out the Door

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Does this sound like your parents or favorite teacher... "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Or, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

Both of these quotes come from Benjamin Franklin and I know them to be true in my life. Preparation, planning, and checklists have saved me SO much time.

Today, I want you to focus on the things you need to take with you when you leave the house. Once the wheels of fall start turning, it's hard to slow them down. Let's be ready for a productive fall!

Out the door supplies:

BACKPACK

Find one you love and fill it Each weekend, empty and refill your

backpack completely

PURSE

Clean it out Update medicines Add cash

MORNING CHECKLIST

Brush teeth Vitamins/medicine Breakfast School bag/homework Lunch

LUNCHES

Buy a new lunch box Make a list of lunch ingredients to buy each

week Put a few snacks in the car Do you need new travel cups?

CAR

Clean it out Stock your car Add snacks Upgrade chargers Schedule an oil change Give you car a bath

? Lisa Woodruff

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