You Can Organize It: Kid's Closet

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Hey yall! Do your kids ever struggle to find that certain shirt or favorite pair of rain boots? Do you ever find yourself rambling through their closets for hours on end looking for something that still fits them? I use to experience this kinda scenario all the time! That is until I figured out the secret to keeping my sanity...ORGANIZATION! It will be so easy to keep your childs closet maintained if you just take a little time to get it organized. So are you ready to dive in and learn just how to do that? Ok, here we go!

You are going to need a plan of sorts to start. What is it exactly that you want to accomplish? For example, I wanted to declutter and organize my daughters closet. Once you have your goal then you can plan out what you will do to achieve it. I decided to take everything out so I could actually see what I was working with. I placed like items with like items, looked them over for any defects, and then separated out the clothes and shoes that were now too small. This was a good time to put the clothes that were no longer needed in a bin for resale or donation. Next I had to plan out the way I wanted things to look in her closet. We have just one top rod in my daughters closet. If you are working in a tight space like me, I suggest investing in shelf closet organizers. You can find them practically at any store. The sunbeam 10 shelf closet organizers pictured below are from Amazon and are currently $12.94. They are nice because they give you extra space and come in various fun colors. You can purchase them through my affiliate link below.

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I placed the shelf organizer in the middle of the rod. This gave the illusion of having two separate places to hang clothes which I loved! Next I hung coats and shirts on the left side. I hung skirts and pants on the right side. This makes it pretty easy for kids to pick one item from each section to form an outfit. Now for the bottom of the closet we used a couple of folding storage bins to keep socks, under garments, and leggings in. The River Ridge bins pictured below can also be found at Amazon and are currently $11.90 for a set of two. They also come in various cute colors as well. You can purchase them through my affiliate link below.

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That is pretty much all I did to organize my daughters closet. This really didn't take up to much time. I was also able to declutter some of her clothing she no longer uses and turn it into cash through resale! It was a win win situation! I hope this inspires you to take a good look at organizing your kid's closet. Try not to get overwhelmed and remember once you have a place for everything it will be easier to keep things organized. Have fun! I would love to see what you come up with and hear about any helpful hints you may have!

Home Management Binder Series Part Two

Hey yall! Thanks for joining me for part two of the home management binder series! Are you ready to learn more about what you need and how to set up your own binder? Well have a seat and take some notes cause here we go! The things you need for your binder will vary from person to person. It really depends on how in depth you want to get into creating and personalizing it. A good basic list consists of a binder, page dividers, page protectors, dry erase markers, post it notes, insert pages, and pens. Before you set up your binder you are also gonna need to plan out what to include inside it. This will also vary from person to person because everyone will have different topics and subtopics that are important to them. My favorite way to plan out my binder subjects is to take out a sheet of paper and sort of brainstorm all the the broad topics I want to include. I came up with five main categories. These categories consist of Important Contact Info, Calendars and To Do Lists, Finance, Meal Planning, and Maintenance. Within your categories you will need to plan out your subcategories. For Example, In Important Contact Info I included phone numbers and addresses of friends and family, emergency contacts, medical information, insurance information, utility provider information, and account log in information. You will go through each of your main categories and break them down into smaller ones like this. Don't worry if your subtopics are different than mine. There is now wrong way to do this. When you are finished with category planning you are going to need insert pages. There are many FREE PRINTABLES that you can find online via web searches, pinterest, and other blogs. You can also make your own if you are willing to spend some time learning how. I would suggest youtube and picmonkey if you wanna go that route. If you dont wanna put the time into searching for free printables , you can always purchase them from various blogs or an etsy shop. After you get your insert pages you are ready to begin putting things together!

So how do you set up your home management binder? It's simple you organize, categorize, and insert your pages. This is the fun part! All your creativity gets to come out here. You can decorate your binder, add a printable cover or make your own, fill in pages that you need to write information on, insert your pages into the protectors, Organize and insert your category and subcategory pages, add dividers, and you are pretty much done. The possibilities for customization are endless! As time goes on you will find yourself inserting new pages and information into your binder. It will grow and grow and may even become as important to you as one of your family members! I will be doing one more post in this series about resources for home management binders. I will include helpful links and videos to various information like free printables, paid printables, and tutorial videos. So don't forget to check in next Tuesday for the last post in the home management binder series. I hope you are able to take this information and make your own awesome home management binder. I would love to see your blog links, pics, and more in the comment section below!

Home Management Binder Series Part One

Hey yall! Thanks for joining me for part one of the home management binder series. Are you ready to learn more about what exactly a home management binder is and why you need one? Well your in the right place so here we go!
The simplest explanation for a home management binder is that it's a tool for complete organization of your family and home. Typically it's a three ring binder full of information on keeping your household running smoothly. Inside a binder you are likely to find many various topics such as: contact information, appointments, important dates, schedules, recipes, menu planners, maintenance schedules, budgeting information, cleaning charts, and pretty much anything else you could think of. This binder really is everything you need all in one convenient place.

So why do you need a home management binder? Because everyone does for the sake of their own sanity! Haven't you ever been the one rambling through your purse for an appointment card? Have you ever spent hours searching through your cookbooks for that certain recipe? I'm sure you can think of so many times when you just couldn't find that number or other piece of important information you were looking for. It's so easy to get overwhelmed and feel like you will never be able to easily manage your time, home, and family. Believe it or not, you can beat this reoccurring problem with organization! You just need to take a little time to get organized so you can stay organized. A home management binder can be your best friend! Using my binder has given me more time to spend with my family, it's given me peace of mind knowing that I have a plan for everything, and it made everyday life more enjoyable by relieving most of the unnecessary chaos. I hope you now see exactly why everyone could use a home management binder. I challenge you to give this a try if you are tired, stressed, and overwhelmed with trying to keep your family and home easily
organized. Remember mommies, wives, and ladies don't be discouraged because you are not alone! If you wan to learn more about what you need and how to set up your own binder, I invite you to join me here again on Tuesday for part two of the home management binder series!

Home Management Binder Series Introduction

Hey yall! As a full time stay at home mom my life gets pretty hectic sometimes. I try to keep up with doctors appointments, house work, and taking care of two young children. I know how hard it can get for us girls to manage everything! Which leads me to this question... How do you keep track of everything you have to do? Some people have a calendar posted on their fridge. A cluttered stack of appointment cards on a table. Do you pay bills or have accounts online and forget your login information? Wouldn't it be nice to have all that neatly organized in one place. You can have that and more with a home management binder! In this series I will explain what a management binder is, why you may need one, and how to make your binder. The fun part is creating it and I will make sure you have plenty of links to free printables! You can do this, it is sooo easy! So join me here next Tuesday for the next blog in the Home Management Series!