Get a jump-start on tax time by getting your
files (paper and digital) in order.
• Sort through random stacks of paper; file,
shred or recycle everything
HOME OFFICE:
DIGITAL DOCUMENTS
AND PAPERS
February
• Streamline your files, shredding any
documents you no longer need. Find
shredding events and/or locations
that offer this service online. Here
are a few places to start: Shred
Nations, Shred It, UPS
Use one calendar to keep track of all
events: The Best Family Calendars &
Calendar Apps for 2020
• Switch to paperless bills and statements if
possible
• Clean out computer files and back up
everything, using cloud-based storage and
an external drive. Best cloud based storage
systems (free, paid and business).
Habit to cultivate: Sort your mail at the door,
tossing junk immediately into a recycling bin.
The seasonal transition is a good time to
sort through clothing. Sort through winter
clothes before storing, and pare back
spring and summer clothes as you begin to
wear them.
CLOTHES AND
ACCESSORIES
March
• Donate or sell clothes, shoes and
accessories in good condition— try these
online options to sell unwanted items:
7 best sites to sell your clothes
• Have winter clothes laundered or dry-
cleaned before storing until next year.
How to store winter clothes and mistakes
to avoid.
• Try on all clothes for the upcoming
season and give away or sell any items
that do not make you feel good
Habit to cultivate: As soon as you wear
something and notice it doesn't fit, has a
hole or doesn't flatter you, toss it in a bag in
your closet. When the bag is full, donate it.
