Cheers! Cocktails and Spring Cleaning with Chaos Organizing
Cheers!
We are so glad you could join us. We hope you and your family are staying safe during this quarantine.
Did you happen to see our Facebook live at my Bourbon Bar? Here is the link to the recipe for the Bourbon Smash.
How are your routines going? Mine went well for the 1st two weeks then Spring Break happened and it all went to hell in a hand basket. Trying to get back on schedule. Adjustments had to be made. The biggest adjustment for us was time. With a house full of college students, we are staying up later and sleeping in more than I have in years.
Meal planning is a must because of ordering groceries via Shipt. We only shop for meat and fruit because my husband does not trust other people to do that for us. Between my garden and my friends organic garden, we don’t need to buy much.
Spring Organizing
Are any of you organizing and cleaning out spaces during this quarantine? I started on my attic but haven’t finished that just yet. Totally procrastinating. I’ve been spending as much time outside as possible since the weather is so nice. My yard and garden are beautiful…I’ll get back to the attic…eventually.
Here are some of my Spring Organizing Tips:
When cleaning, put all cleaners in a bin or bucket that you can easily carry around. Don’t forget appliances, shower doors, air vents, baseboards or fronts of cabinets.
Go ahead and use all the left over paper goods from past parties so you don’t have to store them!
Toss magazines from the Fall or Winter.
Toss junk mail and flyers.
Check coats/jackets. Do they need cleaning?
Switch Fall/Winter clothes to Spring/Summer clothes if you need to.
Pack winter sweaters in sealed containers with cedar chips or blocks.
Check your boots. Do they need cleaning, polishing? Do they need to be stored in the top of your closet so your flip-flops and sandals have the prime real-estate spot?
Check your linens. Is it time to refresh, get new?
Check your towels (Beach towels included). Any holes or tears? Do they need replacing?
Do you need sunscreen or mosquito repellent? Check the expiration dates.
Clean and organize your garden tools. Here’s the link.
Make a list and order items needed for Spring projects. Does your house need washing? Do your windows need cleaning from the outside? I will be painting fences this year!
Clean or replace patio furniture cushions.
Power wash or hose your outdoor rugs.
Wipe down outside surfaces.
If you are cleaning out old towels-dog shelters and vets can use them.
Old baby blankets, burp clothes and bibs can help make masks for nurses. Message me about where to donate in Baton Rouge.
Want a more detailed Spring cleaning?
Check out our Spring cleaning guide
Make sure you are following us on Facebook, as we are going live in different areas around my house. Tonight at 7pm CST, we will be live in my closet making a Mojito Mocktail! (For those of us that need a little break from the alcohol or don’t drink!) You can see it on our Facebook page if you miss it.
Don’t forget Mothers day is coming! Gift certificates available.
If you are quarantined and needing a little advice, a Virtual Organizing Session is just what you need.
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