If you’re short on space in your bathroom, it can be difficult to keep things neat and organized. Since many renters share their bathroom with guests, however, you’re likely always looking for ways to clean it up quickly. These 4 tips make it easy to banish clutter from the bathroom—and keep it clean for good.

• Consider the essentials. Most renters store much more than they actually use every day in their bathrooms. Go through the contents of your medicine cabinets and under-sink storage areas and get rid of all of those specialty products and expired items (or at least find somewhere else to store them).
• Add additional storage where it’s needed. If you can’t find enough storage in your bathroom after you purge your essentials, it may be time to create your own. Add wall shelves, a storage unit over the toilet or even just a few baskets under the sink.
• Invest in matching sets. If your bathroom is often filled with mismatched towels, get rid of the ones you don’t use and attempt to create a matching set. By replacing those old, faded towels with bright, fluffy new ones (and cutting down on the amount of towels in general), you’ll reduce unnecessary clutter.
• Add over-door storage. Hang an additional towel rack over the back of the door to give wet towels ample room to dry.

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Need a place to unwind and escape the rigors of everyday life? Head to Van Saun County Park in Paramus! The park spans 146 acres and is popular among residents of all ages.

Van Saun County Park is well liked among families with young children due to an oversized playground and convenient location. There’s a kid-friendly train ride and ponies for riding, as well as a carousel. One of the park's most popular attractions, however, is the Bergen County Zoological Park, which hosts a small collection of animals on display. There’s a small entry fee for the zoo and some of the other activities, but there are also traditional free activities, like hiking and fishing. The park also offers complimentary use of public barbecue grills and picnic tables.

Van Saun County Park is open every day until 4 p.m., and activities rotate based on weather (go sledding in the winter months!). If you’re a Bergen County resident, some activity fees are discounted.

Van Saun County Park
216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7312
www.co.bergen.nj.us/index.aspx?NID=852

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Founded in 1972, the Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey is a museum dedicated to telling the story of New Jersey’s flight history. Though it’s not the most well-known attraction in northern New Jersey, those who visit the museum consider it a hidden gem.

Here, interactive exhibits help make aviation history interesting and relevant to people of all ages. Exhibits include “Women in Flight," information on the first American hovercraft, and the rocket engine that propelled the X-15. There are also special programs available, like the "Dare to Fly, " which includes a museum tour and a design workshop taught by pilots where young visitors can build their own gliders and compete against one another.

The Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and entry is $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors.

The Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey
400 Fred Wehran Drive
Teterboro, NJ 07608
(201) 288-6344
www.njahof.org

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