Nicky's ideas
1. Hang baskets and buckets on rails. Vertical organizing space might go on a wall in the kitchen, hallway, pantry or mudroom. Make it flexible by hanging items from rails or a pegboard; you can change the layout and type of storage as your needs change. This setup fits: Those of us who can’t stand a stack of mail and catalogs on the counter or wasting kitchen drawer space to hold junk.Tip: If your organizing station is in the kitchen, consider hanging non-kitchen items like the tape measure or your random collection of pens in your wall buckets. That way, you’ll gain back the kitchen junk drawer for cooking items.
5. Hold an art opening and invite the neighbors. Kids can really get excited about planning an event like this! It lends importance to the work they are doing, especially if you really get into the spirit. Hang up your child’s artwork in frames or from old wooden pants hangers (as shown here) all over the house, and have your child come up with titles for each piece. Invite neighbors, grandparents and friends. On the night of, set out cheese and crackers and juice or sparkling cider. Definitely take some pictures.
2. Add a calendar and a blackboard. With organized files and an easy way to coordinate schedules, this hardworking center combines important storage with a communications board for reminders and notes. This setup fits: Busy families juggling a wide range of activities; self-employed adults who wear a lot of professional and personal hats.Tip: Give each child his or her own bin, and practice using it for permission slips, sports schedules and notes from school. Not only will you eliminate the frustration of frantic last-minute searching through backpacks, but also your kids will learn the value of being organized.Browse wall organizers
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