Hard to believe that we have to start thinking about back-to-school preparations! Didn’t summer just arrive? Chances are it’s still summer weather, but with kids going back to school in August, now is the perfect time to set up systems in your home to make the transition back to school a smooth and easy one. Following are a few of our favorite tips to get the school year started off on the right foot.
Read MoreNo time like the end of the summer to start thinking ahead and getting ready for back-to-school. I know. I know. Do you really need to think about this in August? Well, in much of the US, our kids are going back to school in August! So yes, now is the time to think about cleaning up the pool toys, storing the beach towels, and getting rid of those stretched out/worn out bathing suits. It’s also a good time to take inventory of your sunscreen and bug spray, flip flops and other summer necessities and take advantage of those end-of-summer sales to stock up on items for next year. [Just keep in mind the “one-in, one-out” rule, so if you buy three new beach towels, be sure to donate three old ones!]
Read MoreWhether your family room is country chic or ultra-modern, keeping the family room clutter-free can be a challenge. Why? Because most family rooms serve more than one function. From game room to reading nook, from home office to home gym, the family room is one of the most used spaces in our homes.
Following is a list of useful items to help you keep your family room organized. Whatever your décor, you can always find something to coordinate with what you already have. Use these products as the starting point to get your family room organized and looking the way you want it to look.
Read MoreKeeping the family room organized on a daily basis can be a challenge. Why? Because the space often has multiple functions: watching tv, doing homework, socializing with friends and family, game nights, paying bills. Maybe you also eat in your family room or use the space to exercise. Maybe your family room has a pile of mail on the coffee table, a stack of magazines that need reading, and a bin of kids’ toys? With so many functions, it’s no surprise that the family room is no longer used for a place to relax after a busy day.
By following a few simple rules, you can get your family room in shape in just a matter of a few hours.
Read MoreWhether you have a dedicated laundry room or your machines share space with a bathroom or mudroom, making your laundry room decluttered and organized will make completing this never-ending chore a bit easier and enjoyable! Most importantly, there are tools to help make laundry room organization easy for you and others in your home that help with gathering, separating, washing, drying and folding all the laundry.
Read MoreLaundry. We all need to do it, maybe just for ourselves or possibly for the entire family. It’s the never-ending chore, from collecting the dirty clothes to washing, drying, folding, and putting them away. Yet some people love to do laundry and others procrastinate! Why might this be? Well, it’s all about the routine you may (or may not!) have in place.
Read MoreWhether your laundry room is in the main part of your home or in the basement, a small space or a generous room, it’s important to keep things organized and easily accessible to make the chore of doing laundry as easy and pleasurable as possible. So, let’s get the laundry room organized and make the laundry experience as pleasurable as possible!
Read MoreClosets in the home come in all shapes and sizes. From the master bedroom closet to the narrow linen closet in the hallway, and everything in between, there are tools to help make closet organization easy for you. Before purchasing any organizing products, be sure that you have completely decluttered your closets and that you are only keeping the items you want.
These are just a few of Living. Simplified.’s favorite items to help you organize your closets. Be sure to check the measurements before ordering!
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