it's no secret that even kids who don't yet stand have more belongings than their parents...aria seriously has more furniture in the living room than we do, no joke. the toys scattered everywhere, the clothes (clean and dirty,) diaper changing areas and of course, during this time of year, all the blankets, hats and coats that are necessary to keep them warm. before 31, i'll admit that i was NOT the most organized ever...and keeping up with aria's stuff was basically a lost cause. now i have utility bins and totes to keep everything separate, and while the house is still far from perfect, i always know where to go with her mittens and hats (square bin in the front closet,) clean clothes (large utility tote next to the lazy boy in her room) and all her travel stuff including extra diapers(cinch bag hanging at the front door.) having this kind of simple organization has saved tons of time when trying to run out the door or getting ready in the morning. it's also incredibly useful when babysitters are over, because they're not searching all over trying to find a clean onesie or an extra bottle.
how do you keep your kids' stuff organized? do you? what's your biggest organizational tip/timesaver?now, here's the giveaway portion: visit the link below - it'll be the new spring/summer catalog for 31; comment below on your favorite organizational product and what you'd use it for in your home and in a week, there will be a random drawing for an organizational product from 31.
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Additional Info - Edited 2/5/11 - Everyone who enters and doesn't win still earns 10% off their order, so it's easier for you to get organized with Thirty-One! :)
My easiest way to keep things organized is:
ReplyDelete- Having large tote bags to throw toys scattered on the floor in if someone is coming over, and slide them into the closet
- Having a hamper to put all of her clothes in as she outgrows them, so I dont have to keep tearing apart her drawers to find things that fit
- Regularly donating or selling items that she no longer uses and we don't have room for.
I like the baskets, but my favorite item is the skirted purse. I could use a basket for more make-shift desk in the kitchen. But I want to the purse because mine desperately needs replaced.
ReplyDeleteI really like the baskets. I need a large one to store diapering items in. All of the products are cute!
ReplyDelete(This is really Dana)...I'd love the large utility tote to keep stuff for camping/hikes/picnics. We do a lot of that in the summer. Would love the fold up blanket and insulated lunch tote to go with it! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I like the laundry stuff. That'd be nice. Carter's starting t-ball this spring so I would also use a bag for transporting all his sports stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at the organizing utility tote. I think it would fit right between my two older kids car seats in the van, to keep their toys/coloring supplies in while we travel for deputation.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to get the organizing utility tote..i would use it when my mom takes my daughter for the weekend..she always has to take her favorite toys and blanket and of course clothes, shoes ect. for a lil girl she sure has alot of stuff!
ReplyDeleteI love the large utility tote and the organizing utility tote. The great thing about these 31 products (that I have noticed-havent gotten to try yet) is that the are great for everything.. I could put my kids toys in them, use it in the car for takealongs, organize my cleaning supplies and a whole list of other things I would use them for. I so want these! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the organizing utility tote! It would be great to use in the car!
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OK! To many to choose from:) I think my favorite are the baskets! I love the look of baskets on shelves or even on the floor for toys but it still looks very stylish`!
ReplyDeleteWay too many to choose from, but I would have to say that my favorite is the Hang-up Home Orgnanizer -- mail,take-out menus, shopping lists, magazine clippings, coupons....you name it, it always seems to get misplaced, thrown away, or at the very least disorganized! This would be a dream come true =D
ReplyDeleteI am thinking that the large utility totes are what I need. I want to organize all of our stuff for different things. Like one for beach stuff, on for camping stuff, one for pool stuff, one for hotel stays, ect...
ReplyDeleteI think I would use the Hangup Home organizer. This looks like such a useful tool. Do you know much about it?
ReplyDeleteOk so looking through this company's catalog fot the first time ever, I would have to say I would have a use for everything in it! Oh boy that could be a bad thing budget wise for me! Cute stuff!!
ReplyDeleteThe baskets are completely awesome. I am organizationally challenged in the worst way. I could use them to organize my very large collection of electronic cords, my beauty items, my furbabies toys, books, and so much more.
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