How (and Why) to Use This Book Organizing Principles and Provisions ORGANIZE YOUR YEAR. January: Establish Healthy Habits Put Away Decorations Focus on Whole Foods Make and Freeze Stocks February: Make Valentine's Day Cards Bake Heart-Shaped Sweets Deep Clean Bookshelves Organize Your Linen Closet March: Fertilize Beds & Plant Crops Go Maple Sugaring . . . Deep-Clean Area Rugs Use Spring Alliums April: Clean and Store Winter Woolens Decorate Easter Eggs Prepare for Spring Showers Grow Rhubarb Eat What's In Season May: Celebrate Mother's Day Cards Refresh Your Bed Ready the Grill Grow Potted Plants June: Set Up a Summer Entertaining Station Prep the Kitchen for Impromptu Gatherings Craft a Father's Day Gift Display Children's Artwork July: Bake a Patriotic Pie Pack a Picnic Grow Tomatoes Prepare No-Cook Meals August: Build a Sandwich Board Grill Corn; Display Travel Keepsakes Freshen Beach Towels September: Harvest Fresh Herbs Swap Out Seasonal Items Prepare a Hearty Soup Update Apple Pie October: Put Fallen Leaves to Work Adopt a Shelter Dog Craft Halloween Decorations Carve Pumpkins November: Make and Freeze Pie Dough Polish Silverware Create Coloring Placements Send Guests Off with Leftovers December: Deck the Halls Make Gifts From the Kitchen Bake and Decorate Cookies Create Paper Snowflakes
ORGANIZE YOUR HOME. Entryway: Evaluate the Space Strategize the Storage Hall Closet Kitchen: Evaluate the Space Sink and Counter Kitchen Island Shelves & Cabinets The Details: Drawers Refrigerator & a Freezer Pantry Pantry Storage Guidelines Perishable Guidelines Bathroom: Evaluate the Space Strategize the Storage Cosmetics Storage Guidelines Living Room: Evaluate the Space Seating and Accent Tables Bookcases & Shelves The Details Finishing Touches Bedroom: Evaluate the Space Bed & Nightstand Closet The Details Accessories Laundry Room: Evaluate the Space Strategize the Storage Laundry Supplies Home Office: Evaluate the Space Desk Desk Accessories Document-Retention Guidelines Filing System Technology Kids' Rooms: Evaluate the Space Books & Toys Arts & Crafts The Details Craft Supplies Utility Spaces: Evaluate the Space Strategize the Storage
ORGANIZE YOUR ROUTINE. Clean: Supplies
