What better time to jumpstart spring planning than today? Spring is around the corner, only a few weeks away.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Spring is one of the best seasons. It means it’s time to refresh and jumpstart spring planning…
- The start of warmer weather
- family gatherings
- outdoor fun and fitness
- grilling
- parties on the patio
- trips to the park
- gardening
- and the list goes on and on…
Being outdoors in warmer weather gives us a sense of renewal. Some of us need the sun to improve our mood. The sun does that. And let’s not forget that dose of vitamin D we get too.
Now is the time to jumpstart spring planning. Not wait until it is upon us. It’s such a time of promise and new beginnings. That is worth taking a little time to prepare. Let’s look at what we can do to prepare.

What might be the areas we need to jumpstart spring planning?
1. The 2022 Spring Cleaning Challenge. I run a free 30-day spring-cleaning challenge each year. All current subscribers get the info and emails. It has been an enormous success. You can join the challenge here: https://www.subscribepage.com/2022-free-spring-cleaning-challenge
2. Clean out the fridge, freezer, and pantry. Need some tips to get started on the pantry? Read the post here: https://ryoureadytoorganize.com/get-started-transform-that-pantry/
3. A fun way to jumpstart spring planning is making a list of your favorite spring dishes. Restock with the ingredients you need to make your favorite spring dishes. You may only need to restock the pantry and freezer now. And wait to restock the fridge closer to springtime.
4. Those closets. Getting outside in the warm sunshine means we dress lighter. It could be time for a closet to refresh. The easiest way to do this is to take everything out of the closet and drawers and place them on your bed. Sort everything by these four categories-keep, toss, donate, or sell. Be vigilant and toss and donate whatever you can. Don’t cling to worn, dated, ill-fitting, or unworn pieces. Try to take the emotion out of it and only keep what excites you. What you love and will wear right now. If you exercise outdoors, it’s time to also take stock of those pieces too.
I always jumpstart spring planning and restock my shorts and t-shirts each March. That way I am ready for spring. Here is a link to my four-quadrant decluttering system.
https://ryoureadytoorganize.com/home-downsizing-parents/
5. Take a look at your storage areas. We go through the basement each February. We check the shelves for things to toss, reorganize what we keep, and clean. We also do this in the garage and in the shed. If you are a gardener like I am, this step is key. Gardens need planning and I start in February. Use the same four quadrant method to declutter each area. It works on any space or decluttering project. Curious about starting a garden or sharpening your skills? Visit the gardening section of the blog: https://ryoureadytoorganize.com/february-is-the-timest-to-start-your-garden-goals/
6. Patios… We live on our patio. I recently renovated ours. If you need ideas on how to redo your patio on a strict budget, read this article. We love the results, and we spend little money doing it.
Click to read the post featuring my simple inexpensive patio makeover. You will be amazed at how much I redid with very little money: https://ryoureadytoorganize.com/simple-patio-makeover-with-a-big-heart-on-a-small-budget/
I also love Better Homes and Garden’s gardening section of their blog to jumpstart spring planning. I used it to plant all four of my gardens. Look around. There is something for everyone:
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/
I hope some of these ideas spark your interest. Most of them are super easy to start. They take a bit of time and are worth every minute of your time. The rewards keep coming with each step. If you do nothing, join the free 2022 Spring Cleaning Challenge. It starts on March 15th, 2022. Sign up here:
https://www.subscribepage.com/2022-free-spring-cleaning-challenge/
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I am totally into spring cleaning! Love your tips and suggestions, Rebecca. We just moved in a few months ago, so luckily things are still “in order”! But I do need to get rid of some clothes…way too much!
We do love our clothes. I know. For me, it’s a matter of letting go of good pieces so others can enjoy them.
You are right if we don’t keep up with cleaning it gets worse and worse. Nothing feels better to me than a clean and organized home. Thank you for the reminder.
So welcome.
I grew up doing spring cleaning every March and still go room by room.
Great tips Rebecca!
Thanks Robin. I love March too. Start fresh…
Great advice in this post, Rebecca!
I am organized and things in their proper places. Next on my list are some of these storage bins to keep things better organized an easy to access.
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Good quality storage bins are an important investment. We spend good money on high quality ones.
Your site is just an organizers dream!! I love it Rebecca ❤️
Why thank you Mel. ❤❤
Terrific post Rebecca! I’m definitely going to pick up some of the storage bins you recommend. We keep a lot of things in a storage unit as we downsized, and I will feel a lot better knowing items I don’t need for the next couple of months will stay dust-free and protected.
Great Gwen. These bins are super strong and last.
Wow. Tons of actionable tips for every part of the house. Very thorough.
Yes, and no overwhelm.
We are in the process of cleaning out our attic which has 35 years of STUFF…. Why oh why did I ever think I shoild keep half of it. The other half is owned by our daughters…..
We collect things that we have emotion about or are unsure if someone else will want them. Chances are Hilda, the first one is the culprit. We all do it. And that’s fine. Just need to clean out the space now and then. XOXO
Great tips Rebecca! I also use the “transition” seasons of Spring and Autumn to freshen up the house.
You’re a smart lady. Thank you.