I don’t know about you but it seems like everywhere I look, there are back-to-school sales or promotions running. While I’m not ready for parts of the summer season to end, the school year will bring a much-needed change of pace.
If this new chapter has you feeling a little jittery, think of us as your calm-in-the-chaos—here to set you up with a well-organized space and lifestyle! In this blog, we’re sharing some of our favorite organizing products and how you can use them to get your family ready for the back-to-school season. Let’s dive in…
Want some inspo on how to use the Stak Bins?
Kitchen/Pantry: Create a snack station for your kids! When it's time to refuel before starting homework or after-school activities, a snack station with healthy snacks is a tried-and-true way to go.
Lunch-Packing Station: If you’re the one packing lunchboxes every morning, these are a great way to make your life easier! Separate each kind of bar, bag, or snack, and simply grab one item from each compartment and BAM! Lunches, conquered. 😎
School Supplies: If you’re short on space and need to create a one-stop shop for school supplies, these bins can help you create a supplies zone in an extremely efficient way.
We LOVE utilizing the Elfa Door and Wall Rack for:
Coat Closets: Instill some order in your entryway by adding storage space where there was none! Add baskets for sunscreen, bug spray, and disinfectant wipes. Utilize hooks for backpacks and coats as the kids run in the door after a day at school.
Entryway/Mudroom: Create a “to go activities” basket with some games, activities, coloring books, etc. for your littles while you’re out and about (like at an older sibling’s soccer game)! Stocking up on some public-friendly activities to keep them occupied while you’re out at dinner or in the car can help them learn how to socialize without always defaulting to staring at a screen.
Kids Bedroom Closet: Getting out the door efficiently in the morning is a must when you have kids. Eliminate the overwhelm and create a daily outfit station. Designate one basket for every day. On Sundays, stock each bin with their clothes for each day of the upcoming school week. All they have to do is grab their “Monday” outfit. No more meltdowns about which shirt to wear.
Grab some Tall SmartStore for:
Playrooms: Very few places in your home have as many “tiny things” as a kid’s playroom. Keep those cars, figurines, and doll accessories neat and orderly by using Smart Store within larger bins or drawers.
Toiletries + Hair Accessories: Make your mornings as smooth as possible by setting up a station for your kids to get themselves polished in the morning. Start your day off on the right foot by using these bins for brushes, hair ties, clips, and headbands.
School Supplies Station: Art and school supplies are one of our favorite uses for these bins. We especially love using them in art carts so you can have all the necessary supplies in a super-functional and mobile solution to optimize creativity!
Some of our favorite ways to use Turntables for back to school are:
Bathroom Organization: The tall-sided turntables are excellent for sorting and storing toothbrushes and paste, hair accessories, medicine, and other toiletries for a smooth start to your child’s day. This keeps all of their morning routine products in one place and helps them start to learn the importance of hygiene.
School Supplies: Keeping markers separate from colored pencils might be what makes or breaks your kids' craft time, making a divided turntable a game-changer.
Kid’s Snacks: A large, divided turntable is also an effortless way to keep your snacks organized. Use each section for a different snack to help you keep track of when items need to be restocked.
While I know it isn’t always in the budget to spend money on organizing products (nor am I always a proponent of adding “more” to your home), these products are truly must-haves! They are durable, efficient, extremely versatile, and tooootally worth the investment. Each of these products can be used in just about any space for endless organizing opportunities. They can also grow with your family and be used for other spaces/purposes as your needs change!
Sage Wisdom: You can also use these products as adults, but that’s a blog for another time ;)