Are the high temperatures keeping you inside? We know how you feel, the Texas heat can be unbearable. While your inside, consider being productive. In other words, focus on a project like cleaning and decluttering and home. Although it may seem logical to go room-by-room, the professionals say this actually isn’t the best way to maintain order throughout the home. With that in mind, follow these six cleaning tips to keep your home organized:
Go with your first instinct
Start by doing a complete sweep of your home and getting rid of things by merely listening to your first instinct. If the first thing that comes to your mind is, “get rid of it,” listen – your first instinct knows best.
Define yourself and your lifestyle
Think about where you are in your life now and where you want to go. If specific items don’t fit into your life (where it is now) – sorority sweater or something that literally doesn’t fit anymore – toss it. There is no use in keeping something that doesn’t serve a purpose.
Remove emotion
Many people hold onto items just for the sentimental value and that is entirely understandable. However, it isn’t good for clutter. When going through things, try to remove the emotion so you don’t feel bad throwing items out.
Be practical when buying organizers
Don’t buy an organizer until it serves a purpose. Otherwise, the organizer will become the clutter itself.
Maintain a regular schedule
To keep your home looking great after a major purge, keep a regular schedule to organize and clean each week. While tedious, you will be thankful you have an organizational system to keep everything in place.
Be mindful of what you buy
Shopping is fun. But, be mindful of what you buy – aka. Try not to bring clutter into the home. Only buy items that you know you need, use and love.
These six home cleaning tips will have your home organized before you know it!
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Everyone’s favorite red, white and blue holiday is nearly here! Do you have any festive plans this 4th of July? Just because Independence Day is on a Wednesday this year, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. With that in mind, here are some north Austin patriotic events to enjoy with the entire family:
Cedar Park Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
Parade Time: 10 a.m.
Parade Route: Along Discovery Blvd from H-E-B Center to the Recreation Center
Celebration Time: 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Celebration Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. – Milburn Pool is open from 1 to 8 p.m.
Celebration Free Festivities: live music, bingo, watermelon, firework displays, etc.
Celebration Festivities (with fees): food concessions, face painting and carnival games and rides
Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival
The Pfield – Pflugerville
5 to 9:30 p.m.
Pfamily Pfriendly Activities: games, crafts, face painting, live music, 16 food trucks, etc.
July Fourth Frontier Days Celebration
Old Settler’s Park – Round Rock
Parade Time: 10 a.m.
Festival Time: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Festival Location: Old Settler’s Park
Celebration Festivities: fireworks, carnival rides, jalapeno pepper eating contest, Swifty Swine pig races, Sam Bass shootout and more.
Leander Liberty Fest
Leander
Music Starts: 3:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:10 p.m.
Live Music: Casey Donahew & Stoney Larue
Festival Activities: food and craft vendors, children’s activities and more.
Sertoma’s 4th of July
San Gabriel Park – Georgetown
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Celebration Festivities: 60 arts and craft booths, 20 vendors, kiddie rides, bounce houses, games, petting zoo and more.
We hope you enjoy a memorable 4th of July holiday with your friends and family!
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