During this summer will you be enjoying activities like boating, camping, swimming at the pool, picnicking? Things will be a lot easier if you have a checklist to follow so you don’t forget anything. It is as simple as creating a quick list on the computer with everything you need– then place it with your outdoor gear and make sure to have everything you need when you leave the house. It may also be a good idea to have a checklist for when you return (for instance reminding you to restock, wash things and a shopping list of needed items.)
Tip: Put the checklist inside of a sheet protector and use a dry erase marker to check things off. Simply use a cloth to erase and use again.
Organize Magazine did an article in May of 2008 that talked about how to better organize your fridge. I love that they thought outside of the box. They suggested using turntables for condiments, etc. You can even use baskets to better contain items from getting lost. Drawer organizers can be used to corral the smaller items like yogurts. The picture here shows some of their ideas. Don’t be afraid to use a variety of organizing tools in the fridge/freezer. You aren’t just stuck with what the manufacturer gives you! And whatever you do, don’t forget to label items with the date. I use a pen and simply write the date on things when I open them.
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I often hear from people that they wish their spouse would be more organized. While it is true that people have different ways of doing things, I recently read an article that stated a change in your relationship may actually cause a spouse to use clutter as a way to get noticed. It suggested addressing the issue calmly and in a clutter-free zone. Working side by side to achieve the goal of un-cluttering may allow you to reconnect as long as you are working as a team and giving positive reinforcement. Try to understand where your spouse is coming from. Work in small time segments (no more than an hour at a time) and reward yourselves by doing something fun together afterward. 
