Hey guys! This month we are going to be tackling our outside spaces for The Household Organization Diet and getting your yard ready for summer! Hopefully you have finished all of your bathroom tasks from last month and are ready to get moving outside!
We have a lot to do in our yard this year so I am assuming that these tasks will go well into June for me. I also have a few new backyard projects that I would like to get done over the next couple of months so stay tuned for those as well! I’m hoping that things will be done by the start of July so we can then just sit back and enjoy for the rest of the summer – fingers crossed that the weather cooperates! 🙂
Okay so here are the plans for this month…
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To keep myself on track, I also like to use a monthly calendar to write down when I plan on doing each of the tasks. You can read more about how I use the calendar in my cleaning binder HERE.
DOWNLOAD THE MAY CALENDAR HERE
DOWNLOAD A BLANK CALENDAR HERE
If you would like to add some other tasks to do for the month, you can use this sheet as well.
DOWNLOAD A BLANK TASK SHEET HERE
For those of you that like detailed checklists, I will also have a spring/summer home maintenance checklist, a yard and garden checklist, and a home exterior checklist for you to download later in the week. These will be available for free for a limited time so don’t forget to check back! For now, I think these posts should keep you busy… 😉
Summer Patio Design and Decor Ideas
Picnic Caddy and Frosted Mason Jars
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This post is part of The Household Organization Diet. If you need some organization inspiration, check out THIS POST to learn more about the plan and THIS POST for all of the 2015 updates. You CAN get that house cleaned and organized once and for all! To see all of the previous posts click the Get Organized tab at the top of the blog and go to The Household Organization Diet. I also have all of the posts pinned to my Household Organization Diet pinterest board. Start at any time and make sure you are following along so you don’t miss out…
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Maren says
Your patio is gorgeous and quite the inspiration! We cleaned our patio furniture last weekend and took out two huge bags of dead plants. Can’t wait for warmer weather!
Jenn Lifford says
Good for you! Nothing better than clearing away all of those dead plants. We are having amazing weather right now – fingers crossed that it lasts! Enjoy your patio!
Lauren says
Cleaning your outdoor space can definitely put you in a great mood and help you look forward to summer! Thanks for sharing.
Jenn Lifford says
I am definitely looking forward to summer!!! 😉
Suzanne says
These are PERFECT! Our family loves hosting summer gatherings, so this is a fun way to make the deck the place to be! Thank you for sharing, I can’t wait!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
We are about to put in a paver patio and this gives me some great inspiration for once it’s in. Thanks for sharing!
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Jenn Lifford says
Hope it turns out fabulous! 😉
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Great post. Tons of super ideas and tips. Can’t wait to feature you next week.
Hannah @ eat, drink and save money says
Thanks for linking up on Share the Wealth Sunday! This is such a cool series1 I can’t wait to keep following you.
Cathy says
We have been working on our patio this past week and it is finally getting there. Yours is beautiful and love all your wonderful tips and inspiration. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Lou Lou Girls says
Everything looks incredible! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Wow, You got this down to a science! LOVE the printables. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks for hosting!
Laura says
Your outdoor spaces are beautiful! We do a lot of entertaining so all of these things are on my to do list this month as well. We need to restain our decks this summer. I am sort of dreading that job! 🙂
Dee @CupcakesandCrowbars says
Thank you so much for sharing this with Awesome Things Tuesday last week! Come party with us again, we’d love to have you!
Kristen From the road to domestication says
Just wanted to stop by and say that we loved your post so much over at the #HomeMattersParty last week that we featured it this week! We’d love for you to come by and check it out! Happy Friday!
Kristi says
I’m totally inspired! I think I just found our weekend project. I love all that you did to make your backyard looks so warm and inviting. 🙂 Glad I found this on #homemattersparty
Jenn Lifford says
Thanks Kristi! Now we just need the nice weather to go along with it!
Molly says
I’m just discovering this plan. Is June up? If so can you post a link, thanks!
Jenn Lifford says
I’m a little late this month but it should be up tonight! 🙂
Pat says
Great post with lots of tips, ideas, and the added bonus of printables…thank you!
Jenn Lifford says
Glad you liked it!