Swap out your summer wardrobe for fall and winter clothes. Store away summer items and bring out warmer clothing, including jackets, sweaters, and boots. Donate or sell items that don’t fit, appear worn or no long fit your style.

Check your pantry for expired items. Meal plan around items that need to be used. If needed, restock with essentials for fall cooking, such as spices, baking ingredients, and canned goods. Organize your kitchen to make meal preparation easier as the holiday season approaches.

Prepare your garden and outdoor spaces for the colder months. Clean up the yard, store away summer furniture, and consider planting fall flowers or vegetables.

Ensure your heating systems, such as furnaces and fireplaces, are in good working order. Schedule maintenance if necessary and stock up on firewood if you have a wood-burning fireplace.

Now that everyone is back to their school and work routines, take some time to reassess work spaces and supplies. Adjust the areas as needed.

Start planning for upcoming holidays. This could include organizing decorations, making gift lists, or starting to think about travel plans.

Take the time to declutter your home. Go through each room and get rid of items you no longer need or use. Donate, sell, or recycle these items to free up space and reduce clutter.

Set up a dedicated homework station with all necessary supplies.

Review your inventory of notebooks, pens, pencils, and other school essentials. Purchase more if needed.

Organize backpacks, lunchboxes, and school uniforms.

Sort through clothes and donate or store outgrown or unused items.

Make a list of clothing items needed to avoid over purchasing.

Organize summer clothes and start transitioning to fall attire.

Use labeled bins and baskets for easier access and maintenance.

Clean out the pantry and discard expired items.

Meal plan around existing food and supplies.

Plan and prep meals for busy school nights.

Organize snacks and lunch supplies for easy packing.

Create or update a family calendar with important dates, activities, and appointments.

Set up a command center with a whiteboard, bulletin board, or planner.

Include a chore chart and weekly meal plan.

Organize shoes, coats, and bags for quick and easy access.

Set up a system for keys, mail, and other daily essentials.

Use hooks, shelves, and baskets to keep everything tidy.

Sort through toys and donate or store those that are no longer used.

Organize toys in bins or shelves for easy access and cleanup.

Create a designated play area to keep toys contained.