TIPS FOR A FEEL GOOD SUMMER
A (very) Warm Hello! Summer is here, get ready for time with friends and family, warmer weather and extra day light.
Hopefully the travails of another year in the pandemic are soon behind us and with some reassurance that the community is safer once again, we may be able to enjoy some leisure and free time.
With that in mind, some simple planning can have us better prepared for a feel good Summer and the warmer months ahead.
“We are all looking forward to the holidays, and it goes without saying that ‘being prepared is half the victory”
Miguel de Cervantes
Professional Organiser Scarlette Martin of Organising Perth shares 3 tips to step up the holiday fun:
1.
Satisfy the cravings on your mini adventures
The onset of summer and warmer weather brings us out of the house and into the sunshine.
As we plan our adventures, we should consider prepping our snacks for the road ahead. A handy tip before venturing out is to create a dedicated snack container particularly for the car. Keep snacks accessible for when you are on the go.
So much of our time is spent in our cars, and particularly on those long stretches of road, having packed snacks keeps us prepared for any scenario.
Healthy Snacks
A healthy snack box is a road-trip essential, especially when you are starving and stuck in traffic! Opt for non-refrigerated snacks like granola or protein bars, energy bites, nut mix, dried fruits, and veggie chips as these are portable and can tolerate heat.
Also, look for snacks that also have low moisture content and won’t spoil easily.
Finally, the essential consideration here is food storage.
A fantastic product at Howard Storage World is the Packit Bento Containers that let you store the snacks the way you want.
In addition, having a few airtight sealed bags like the reusable Stasher Silicone Sandwich Bags will keep snacks fresher for longer.
Curb the sugary cravings
Find a cool dark place in your car to store your food where possible and use a cooler brick or an insulated bag to keep food safe.
If your car is a no food zone, avoid the crumbs by making a quick stop to satisfy the hungry traveler’s.
With a handy snack box, you know you’ve always got a variety of nutritious options so that you don’t cave in to fast foods or sugary treats.
2.
Summer Outfit Planning
Pack Away Winter
As the cooler months come to an end, it’s time to look at our wardrobes to make space for suitable holiday outfits.
We all know the feeling of having nothing to wear and being unprepared in the morning can lead to mini disasters, causing added stress.
Before you can get creative with styling, take your thick wool jumpers and pop them into Space Vac Vacuum Storage Bags for next year. Importantly, don’t forget to label them well. Rotating your wardrobe will save you time deciding what you can wear, as you are not unnecessarily sifting through things that aren’t even an option.
SpaceVac will triple your storage space
Swap out bulky clothing that are taking up space in your drawers and create space for your summer must haves!
Then you can plan for this season, select staple pieces that suit your lifestyle, environment, personality and preference.
Plan outfits that make you happy and what you feel comfortable wearing.
On the other hand, if there is something in your wardrobe that doesn’t make you feel good, don’t wear it. Donate it or sell it.
Outfit planning can be a lot of fun and there are a few fantastic ideas that can give you inspiration.
A Capsule Wardrobe for instance is a practice of re-using your favourite pieces for many outfits. With as little as forty pieces you can mathematically achieve hundreds of outfits – it may be hard to believe but the numbers don’t lie.
A rule of thumb is to keep jeans, denim and cardigans in the wardrobe as they can be layered.
Finally, once you are satisfied with your wardrobe you can create a system of planning your outfit for the next day in advance.
A multipurpose clothes hanger is ideal for setting out your clothes the night before. The Smart Wardrobe Clothes Hanger saves space while designating a place to hang your outfits in advance.
So having a system and sticking with it, can really save time and stress.
3.
Take the pressure off
My final tip is to plan on not having a plan at all!
Consider scheduling some down time for you and your family. Less commitments can lead to much-needed self- restoration.
We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed when we are overcommitted with events. Psychologists suggest that planning to do nothing is the best medicine! An open calendar allows us to venture into the unknown.
Professional Organiser Peter Walsh surmises it perfectly with the words organic and organised. The idea that anything organic is natural and better, is also the same feeling we get when we are organised.
Perhaps more so, being organised allows us to live a naturally enriched life. Similarly, our preparation this summer affords us the freedom to be spontaneous. It is the chance to take control of the wheel and steer down any road we please. So as the saying goes ‘less is best’.
No matter which direction the warmer weather takes you, have fun!
Scarlette Martin
Founder of ‘Organising Perth’
Where it started for me was the A-H-A moment I got when Aussie legend and organising expert, Peter Walsh, first shared his secrets to decluttering on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Since then I still enjoy the very relevant and interesting life lessons and perspective that Peter brings to our homes.
Our team is a knowledge reservoir of organising and decluttering tips and tricks. We don’t shy away from clutter easily so there’s no need to be ashamed.
With a non-judgemental approach, years of experience in Department of Communities, and background in Psychology, we Organise Perth.
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Scarlette is also a member of The Institute of Professional Organisers (IOPO)
Article created October 2021.
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