The Hunting Closet
Hunting season is coming soon, and we know all too well what comes with it…. clutter! Hunting gear and equipment can take up loads of space in your home unless you have a designated space for it.
Hunting season is coming soon, and we know all too well what comes with it…. clutter! Hunting gear and equipment can take up loads of space in your home unless you have a designated space for it.
This is where the hunting room/closet comes into play. If you have an extra bedroom or a closet that is full of junk you no longer use, utilizing it as a hunting room may be a great option for you!
Garment racks are great for hanging clothing, while metal shelving works well for stacking bins of items like duck calls, bug spray, and ammo. Large plastic storage bins are good for larger items.
Here is our favorite hunting room that we’ve organized.
Do you want your hunting closet or outdoor space organized? Get on the books today while dates are available!
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Essentials for Tailgating
Nothing is more refreshing than a new football schedule. Past losses are wiped free and anything is possible. There is a powerful feeling of hope at this time of year. It’s contagious and this is our South. To prepare for the start of this football season here are some tailgating essentials.
Nothing is more refreshing than a new football schedule. Past losses are wiped free, and anything is possible. There is a powerful feeling of hope at this time of year. It’s contagious and this is our South.
“College football is not like religion, it’s more important than that.”
- Unknown
We are not sure who coined that phrase, but it certainly goes a long way in describing how Southerners feel about football. We absolutely love our football! Perhaps it’s the spirit of competition or the need to belong to something greater than ourselves, regardless the reason football is king in the South. From Friday night lights to college tailgating and NFL teams, we love it all.
If there is anything to know about football in the South, it’s that tailgating is serious business steeped in long traditions that vary by school. Whether you are at The Grove at Ole Miss or sailgating with the VOLS Navy on the Tennessee River before a game you are sure to discover the regional flavors that make these traditions so special.
To prepare for the start of this football season…
HERE ARE SOME TAILGATING ESSENTIALS:
A perfect outfit in your team’s colors!
A clear purse
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
A hat
Tent
Folding chairs
Folding table
A wagon- to haul the goods if you are walking around
An ice chest filled with your favorite beverages and lots of water because it’s HOT!
Ice chest with (already prepared) food to grill.
Bottle opener/Corkscrew
Coozies
Snacks
Battery powered fan
Hand wipes
Hand sanitizer
Small first aid kit
Phone chargers
Small bag for trash
Tailgate grill (Fire extinguisher)
Propane or charcoal
Utensils/BBQ tools
Paper goods (Plates, napkins, paper towels, cups)
Speakers or entertainment system
Games
Extension cords
Décor-flags, rugs, pom-poms, or anything else needed to make your tailgate look like home!
YOUR TICKETS!!
TO PACK AN ICE CHEST:
Stack bottles and cans at the bottom of the ice chest.
Pour fresh ice over cans and bottles
Put tailgating food on top of ice in airtight containers
Large plastic tubs are great to store the non-perishable items throughout the year. Be sure to restock before putting them away so they are ready to go for the next home game.
Football season is here!
What would you add to this list? Let us know!
And last but not least…Geaux Tigers and Geaux Cajuns!
Do you need a designated space in your garage for tailgating essentials? Get on the books now to have your garage organized while dates are available!
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Organizing the Garage for the Fall
With the Fall weather approaching, it will be a great time to clean out the garage. Here are a few tips to get you thinking about what you’ll need to do and the supplies you may need to purchase beforehand.
It may be hard to see at the moment with the hot summer temperatures still around, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and the Fall is coming soon! With the Fall weather approaching, it will be a great time to clean out the garage. Here are a few tips to get you thinking about what you’ll need to do and the supplies you may need to purchase beforehand.
Categorize your items.
Categorize everything you store in the garage (house maintenance, yard maintenance, outdoor activities, etc.).
Contain the smaller items.
Put smaller items in bins and label them so they don’t get lost.
Consider installing a peg board.
If you have the wall space, a pegboard is great for displaying tools, extension cords, etc.
Consider getting a bike rack.
If you have kids that are old enough to put their own bikes away, consider purchasing a bike rack for them.
Think floor space.
Keep the floor space as open as possible and look for vertical storage solutions.
Did you know we organize garages?
There are a limited number of dates, so get on the books now to have your garage organized in October!
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Sending Your Child to School for the First Time
The big day is quickly approaching, and your (not-so-little anymore) baby is starting school for the first time. This can be such an emotional time for both the child and parent but helping them to be confident and prepared going into it can help you both greatly! Here are a few things to teach your child before school begins.
The big day is quickly approaching, and your (not-so-little anymore) baby is starting school for the first time.
This can be such an emotional time for both the child and parent but helping them to be confident and prepared going into it can help you both greatly!
Here are a few things to teach your child before school begins:
Bathroom Etiquette
This is probably the most important thing to teach your child before going to school. Make sure they know not to look at others under the stall, to undress/dress in the stall with the door closed, and to wash their hands when they are done.
Hand Sanitizer
Make sure they know how to use hand sanitizer and to let it dry before touching anything.
Carrying a Backpack
Teach your child how to carry their own backpack, and do not carry it for them. Teaching them how to be independent is super important to their development.
Lunch Box
Teach them how to open their lunchbox and each container you will be sending their lunch to school in (including their water bottle). Have them practice this a few times at home to be sure they can do it all without the teacher having to help.
Now, go prepare your child to have the best school year possible!
If you are having trouble establishing routines for your children or keeping their school supplies organized, give us a call!
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College Move-In: What to Buy for a Dorm
College move-in day is coming soon! Whether it’s your first time moving a college student into a dorm or you’ve done it many times, a refresher on what to buy never hurts.
College move-in day is coming soon! Whether it’s your first time moving a college student into a dorm or you’ve done it many times, a refresher on what to buy never hurts.
We have a free pdf that you can download here for a full list of what to bring, but here are a few more items we think are important and you may not have thought of:
Mattress Topper
A mattress topper is an absolute MUST. The mattresses provided in dorm rooms are far from comfortable and a good mattress topper can make a drastic difference in comfort level.
Bathroom Caddy
Even if your college student has a private bathroom in their dorm room, they will likely be sharing with at least their roommate. Dorm bathrooms are small, and they may want a caddy to bring their products in and out of the bathroom and store them elsewhere. Or they may want a caddy to go over the shower head if they have a private bathroom.
Power Strip
Power Strips should not be plugged into each other and often there are not many outlets in a dorm room. Purchase a power strip that doubles as an extension cord to be sure it will reach where it needs to.
Phone Case
This one may seem odd, but it is very convenient to have a phone case with a cardholder so the student can carry their room key in it and not worry about it getting lost. Plus, this keeps it easily accessible for them.
Good luck on your college move-in day and enjoy every moment of the process with your child. Plan something fun for that evening to make leaving them at school a little easier. Trust that you’ve done well getting them this far and let them fly!
If getting your home organized and ready for a child to move out is overwhelming, contact us!
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