My kid just put on long pants for the first time since last February. Which is my veeeerrryyyy sketchy segue into the question of the day:
Still have flip-flops in your main shoe closet?
Hate to break it to you, but the time has come to switch over from summer sandles and unearth the jackets, mits, hats and, sadly, boots. Save yourself that first REALLY-cold-morning-panic of trying to find the appropriate articles for the upcoming weather.
Make it easy to do your seasonal switchovers by keeping a bin or two labeled "OFF SEASON" to store away hibernating items until their time comes again. When you're packing up this summer's stuff, look at each piece and ask yourself a few questions...
"Are these in good enough shape to keep?"
"Did these get worn this year?"
"Will these fit anyone next summer"
If the answer is no, it's time to chuck/donate/consign! See if you can't load up a box of summer items to remove from your home this week... let us know if you had sucess. There's something in it for anyone who reports back by next Monday!
Also, as you break into your fall/winter stash... make sure everyone's stuff still fits before the day comes that they really need to wear it. If things are a little more snug than they should be, make a list and check those consignment stores if you want to save a few bucks. Winter stuff is out and about and there are some great deals to be had with a little bit of snooping around.
Happy simplifying!
4 comments:
Did you know that the link to your 'real' website on the right hand side of the page doesn't work?
ps whose dog?
Thanks Fern... I'll have our tech department look into it :-)
Dog... I faxed the interweb and this is what they electronic mailed me on the goggle.
re: link
hmmmm... it works for me... could someone else do us a favor and let us know if it works or not for them? Thanks!
Well the link works today - maybe the Internet was busy that day... ;)
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