Fall Reset: why september is the perfect time to reset your home
September feels like a second New Year.
Kids are back in school, routines are being reset, and it’s the perfect time to clear space for the season ahead.
Let’s talk fall reset, thoughts from a professional organizer.
Why September is the perfect time to simplify your home
It is easy for clutter to sneak in during the busy summer months. It happens to all of us, don’t worry. Between vacations, kids being home alllllllll day, and the looseness that comes with summer months it is easy for things to get a little crazy. That is one of the beauty’s in summer. By the time September rolls around most of us are craving routine and simplification again, I know that I am. Simplifying your home now will create an easier transition into new schedules, busy sports seasons, and holiday planning.
4 high impact areas to reset in september
Entry way or mudroom: Whatever you consider your “drop zone”. This is where your backpacks, shoes, paperwork, and sports gear lands. Clear out the area, give it a sweep and wipe down those surfaces. Invest in some hooks or baskets to set up a way to maintain this area.
Pantry & Kitchen: School lunches, and busy weeknight are made much more simple with an organized area. Go through your pantry and get rid of expired food, give those drawers a clean sweep and set yourself up for success.
Closets: This is either super fun for you, or a nightmare. My experience has told me there is no in between, ha! It is still hot where I live, but consider what you did not wear this summer and let it go, go through your kids closets and determine what they might need as the weather does inevitably shift.
Paperwork and Home Office areas: Whatever this looks like for you, if your office is your kitchen counter or a dedicated room in your home. Prepare for school forms, calendars and sports schedules. Get rid of any paper work lying around you need to address.
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Ready to Simplify?
If you want to start this season with less stress, more space and more life this is the perfect time to get started. If this is more than you want or can take on, I would LOVE to help. Fall is truly ideal for a reset.
Imagine walking into your home and these spaces being simplified and ready for your life, whatever that looks like. That is the gift of a fall reset.
Choose Simple,
Sarah
