It’s hard to believe, but Memorial Day weekend is almost here and that means summer is right around the corner! Now’s the time to make sure you have a few summer essentials on hand so you can head out and enjoy the nice weather.
- Pack Up the Cold – If you haven’t done so already, make sure you pack up your cold weather gear and get it out of your way – hats, gloves, winter coats, boots and clothes. Do a quick review – weed out anything you don’t want to save for next year and put it in a donation bin. Also be sure everything you’re saving is clean and dry before you pack it away.
- Sun Smarts – Dig out what you have for sunscreen, bug repellent and summer hats. Throw out expired stuff, make a list of what you need and grab it the next time you’re out shopping. There are tons of sales and coupons at this time of year. Label a basket or bin in your entryway or coat closet so everyone knows where to find it!
- Ready to Dive In – Make sure everyone in the family has swim suits, towels and other swim gear for the season. You can even stock the beach bag with towels, sunscreen, etc. so it’s ready to grab and go when you get that first pool party invite or beach day.
- Plan Ahead – Make sure you get summer vacations, camps, long weekends, etc. on the calendar ASAP. Now’s also the time to start lining up pet-sitters since everyone tends to do more travelling in the summer.
You definitely don’t have to have your summer ducks completely in a row yet, but following these simple summer prep tips will help you feel more carefree as the summer fun begins!
