(At least where I live.
Sorry, Florida).
Its time to flip those closets for fall.
And were not just talking about clothes here.
New seasons often call for new linens, new leisure activities, and new sports gear at the ready.
In case of what?
Take an honest inventory using a ruthless attitude.
(Its just stuff!
Anything that hasnt been used in more than a yeartoss or donate.
Does anything need a trip to the tailor or dry cleaner?
How are your coat buttonshanging on for dear life?
Any sweaters need to be de-pilled?
Check shoes and boots to see if any need to be weather-proofed, polished, or re-soled.
Remember to give some love to the clothes youll bestoring,as well.
A box for kids gloves, a bin for scarves, a shelf for hats.
Instead of organizing by category, though, try organizing byperson.
Shape up your shoe storage
Speaking of shoesbye-bye sandals, hello chunky-heeled boots.
The volume of footwear goes up in fall and winter.
If you kick, outfit your closet with labeled bins each person can easily drop them into.
If you place, shoe racks, shelves, or a hanging door caddy is the way to go.
(Same for decorative pillows.)
Look through your board game andjigsaw puzzle collection.
Are any missing pieces that will never be found?
Are there boxes that need to be replaced?
Check expiration dates and throw out any dry or canned goods past their prime.
Its baking season too, boo.
Stock up on any staples like flour, sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder.
On a personal note: You need more muffin tin liners.
It doesnt matter if you know what you need them for, you need them.
Oh, and one can never have too many chocolate chips.
Should you also get some of that top-tier pumpkin puree before they sell out?
Yes, you should.
