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Stylish Storage Solutions for Kids’ Toys and Games

June 4, 2015 by

You love to see your kids happy and playing, but all of those toys and games can make quite a mess in your home. Here are a few smart ways to store and organize your kids’ toys, even if they’re not great about cleaning up after playtime.

  1. Under-couch storage. If your children usually play in the living room, invest in some under-couch storage drawers that you can simply tuck away once playtime is over. These drawers are flat enough to store under just about any sofa, and they make cleaning up a breeze.
  2. Bookcases. While you might only consider bookcases for storing, well, books, they also make a great way to store your kids’ games and toys. Simply add some large storage bins in coordinating colors to create a cohesive look.
  3. Bath toy storage. Keep all of those rubber duckies tucked neatly away after bathtime by installing a metal storage rod next to the bathtub. Hang metal buckets or plastic bins from the coordinating hooks to keep the toys out of the tub.
  4. Shoe organizers. Use cheap, plastic shoe organizers to keep smaller kids’ toys neatly organized. You can even hang them in the closet just like you would when storing shoes.

Hide the mess with style: 9 creative D-I-Y toy storage solutions [Today]
Genius Toy Storage Solutions You Can Make [HGTV]
50 Clever DIY Storage Ideas to Organize Kids’ Rooms [DIY & Crafts]

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Free Ways To Create A More Organized Work Space

December 11, 2012 by

If your desk is a source of stress, it's time for a change. Your work space should help your job, not hinder it! Below are some free ways to create a more organized desk and workspace: 

  1. Cut back on your supplies: Over time, it's easy to accumulate way too many pens, pencils, highlighters, paper clips, and rubber bands. So, edit it down — keep the few things that you like and use, and give the rest away!
     
  2. Make a digital file cabinet: If your file drawer is overflowing, consider moving some of those items into a "digital file". Shred the items that you honestly don't need, and scan and save on your computer any paperwork that you need, but don't need a hard copy of. Also, be sure to back up this file to an external hard drive or to a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
     
  3. Stop all unsolicited mail: Junk mail can be a huge problem, and take up lots of space. If this is something that you're dealing with, the Federal Trade Commission has put together a list of ways you can stop most unsolicited mail that comes your way. Also, you can call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) or visit optoutprescreen.com, to stop all credit card and insurance offers for five years.

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