10 Things to Do Before September

September always feels like a fresh start. Summer is winding down, school routines are back, and fall is right around the corner. Before the new month begins, take a little time to reset your home, schedule, and routines so you can head into September feeling a little more organized.

Here are 10 simple things to do before September arrives:

1. Clean out your calendar. Add school events, sports schedules, appointments, birthdays, and anything else coming up.
2. Declutter one problem area. Pick the pantry, entryway, junk drawer, kids' closets, or another spot that's been driving you crazy.
3. Go through summer clothes. Set aside anything the kids have outgrown and start figuring out what everyone still needs for fall.
4. Reset your pantry. Toss expired food, take inventory, and restock easy breakfast, lunch, and after-school staples.
5. Plan a few easy dinners. Write down five family favorites you can rely on during particularly busy school nights.
6. Check your fall gear. Make sure jackets, rain boots, umbrellas, and other seasonal essentials still fit and are easy to find.
7. Finish one summer activity. Take one last trip for ice cream, visit the pool, have a backyard movie night, or finally do something that's still sitting on your summer bucket list.
8. Do a quick home reset. Wash bedding, clear clutter, catch up on laundry, and give the spaces you use most a quick clean.
9. Set one goal for September. Keep it realistic. Maybe you want to meal plan every Sunday, walk more often, spend less, or get to bed earlier.
10. Make your September bucket list. Pick a few things you're excited to do as a family, like a football game, fall festival, movie night, or first pumpkin spice treat of the season.

You don't need to completely reorganize your life before September 1. A few small resets can help you close out summer, get ahead of the busy fall season, and start the new month feeling a little more prepared.