Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled August
We’re sharing tips and tricks for organizing an intentional and purpose filled August today!
August is one of those months where it’s easy to lean into the remaining lazy days of summer while simultaneously slightly panicking that school will be back in session soon and the holidays are right around the corner.
So, as you prepare to close one chapter and enter another, take a few minutes to remind yourself there’s still plenty of time to fill your days and your calendars with intention.
Here’s a look at simple ideas and activities to help prepare your heart, home, calendar and menu for a fresh month ahead.
Organizing an Intentional and Purpose Filled August…
Intentional and Purpose Filled Quote of the Month:
“August whispers secrets of Autumn, reminding us that change can be beautiful and full of wonder.” ~ Unknown
August Words of the Month:
Listen & Learn
August Activities to Explore:
- Celebrate August Birthdays and Special Occasion Events
- Host a Back to School Party
- Pick up Fresh Office Supplies
- Find Easy Breakfast and Lunch Recipes
- Buy Lunchbox Notes
- Watch a New How-To or DIY Video
- Take a Class and Learn a New Skill
- Listen to a New Podcast or TED Talk
- Rediscover Your Favorite Childhood Hobby
- Buy a New Coloring Book or Calligraphy Kit
- Host a Mini-Retreat
- Celebrate Sisters, Friendship and National Women’s Day
- Explore a Garage Sale or Thrift Store
- Spoil Your Dog
- Make Reservations for a Random Date Night
- Tour a Lighthouse
- Watch the Meteor Shower
- Eat Outside
- Make Smores, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Waffles
- Try a New Face Mask
- Have a Lazy Day
- Go to the Beach and Make a Sandcastle
- Find a Fun Place to Take Pictures or Practice Your Photography Skills
- Keep Sundays Sacred
August Simplified and Organized Home Challenge…
August Focus of the Month:
- Week 32 – Declutter/Organize Entry or Mudroom Areas
- Week 33 – Declutter/Organize Garage, Attic or Basement
- Week 34 – Declutter/Organize Garden Supplies/Potting Shed
- Week 35 – Declutter/Organize Decorative Items for the Fall Season
Deep Cleaning Focus:
- Entry
- Garage
- Fall Décor
August Dates to Celebrate and Commemorate…
- 08/01 – Buy August Birthday and Special Occasion Gifts
- 08/01 – Planners Day, Homemade Pie Day
- 08/02 – Coloring Book Day, Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Sandcastle Day
- 08/03 – Clean Your Floors Day, Friendship Day, Sisters Day, Watermelon Day
- 08/04 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
- 08/05 – Blogger Day, Couscous Day, National Night Out
- 08/06 – Root Beer Float Day, Finish Your Degree Day
- 08/07 – National Lighthouse Day, Raspberries n’ Cream Day
- 08/08 – Happiness Happens Day, Frozen Custard Day, Pickleball Day
- 08/09 – Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Night, Garage Sale Day, National Book Lovers Day, Bowling Day, National Women’s Day
- 08/10 – National Lazy Day, Smores Day, Spoil Your Dog Day, Vloggers Day
- 08/11 – Hip Hop Day, Mountain Day, Face Mask Day
- 08/12 – Middle Child Day, Gooey Butter Cake Day, Vinyl Record Day
- 08/13 – Lefthanders Day, Filet Mignon Day, Prosecco Day, Calligraphy Day
- 08/14 – Love Your Bookshop Day, National Creamsicle Day, Financial Awareness Day
- 08/15 – Check the Chip Day, Lemon Meringue Pie Day, Relaxation Day
- 08/16 – National Roller Coaster Day, Tell a Joke Day, Work from Home Wellness Day, World Honeybee Day
- 08/17 – National Thrift Shop Day
- 08/18 – Discovery Day, National Fajita Day, Ice Cream Pie Day, Never Give Up Day, Serendipity Day
- 08/19 – National Photography Day, Potato Day, Soft Ice Cream Day, World Humanitarian Day
- 08/20 – Bacon Lovers Day, Chocolate Pecan Pie Day, Radio Day
- 08/21 – Internet Self Care Day
- 08/22 – Be an Angel Day, National Bao Day, Pecan Torte Day
- 08/23 – Cheap Flight Day, Cuban Sandwich Day, Sponge Cake Day
- 08/24 – Kobe Bryant Day, Peach Pie Day, National Waffle Day
- 08/25 – National Banana Split Day, Secondhand Wardrobe Day
- 08/26 – Women’s Equality Day, National Dog Day, Cherry Popsicle Day, National Day of Repentance
- 08/27 – Crab Soup Day, Just Because Day, Pots de Crème Day
- 08/28 – Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, National Burger Day, Cherry Turnover Day
- 08/30 – National Beach Day, Grief Awareness Day
- 08/31 – Eat Outside Day, Trail Mix Day, We Love Memoirs Day
August Menu Ideas…
Keep in mind, you don’t have to do everything on this list.
Simply use these ideas as a guide or area of focus if you like.
Most importantly, use these ideas to help you create an intentional and purpose-filled August!
If you’re new to this series you can catch up with our Organizing an Intentional Month posts here.
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.Wishing you an amazing month,
CoCo
I’m definitely going organize my garage. I will probably fill the recycling container with Amazon boxes alone.
CoCo, I love all these good ideas! You inspire me so much every month and help me to plan and look forward to things that I might otherwise miss. Bless you, friend!
And by the way, that pink cup with the leaf saucer is so adorable! Do you have a link for it?
Thanks,
LeAnne
Thank you, LeAnne! These posts are always fun to put together because they help me plan our month and our menu too. The pink cup is from the Cozy Cottage Liz Marie line at QVC and were a gift from my Mom. There’s a tea pot to match and honestly, they’re adorable. Plus, there’s a green cabbage option as well. Big hugs, CoCo
Hi CoCo! I’m still having a hard time wrapping my brain around the idea that August is here! Plus, I have to keep reminding myself it’s still summer since so many people seem to rush into fall! I hope you have a wonderful month, and thanks for all the great inspiration!