Archive for the ‘Organization’ Category
Living in New York City has its perks, but apartment living with three young children has its challenges. It requires me to be super organized when it comes to keeping the kids rooms clean and clutter-free. When my kids want a toy they want it pronto, so categorizing toys by size and type (cars, balls, [...]
I’ve written about this before, but living in a NYC apartment has its perks and its challenges, especially for my 6-year-old and 3-year-old who share a room. When kids share a room, furniture placement is an important factor to take into consideration. For instance, hockey is a big sport with my boys (and not because [...]
The great challenge of having a small nursery is not having enough space to keep things organized (and you know how much I love to be organized). One of my favorite little decorating secrets is the use of wall hooks. Not only are they fun and decorative, they are actually pretty useful. Towels, sweaters, blankets [...]
We talk a lot about organization with kids. With their ever-changing wardrobes, the adding and subtracting of toys and any other trinkets or doodads you can think of that come along with little tykes, staying organized is crucial. Many siblings share rooms, so optimizing square footage and staying organized is quite a tall order. So, [...]
Building a library of books for your child is a great way to encourage them to read. However, keeping books organized takes some thought and time. Here are a few ways I like to organize kids’ books. By Color: My favorite is to arrange them by color. This makes quite a design statement. The floor-to-ceiling [...]
We’ve talked about Emily Press Labels before, so you know how much we like their products. Whether labeling your child’s things for daycare, school or just for playdates, Emily Press Labels has tons of options for all sorts of items. You’re sure to find both the design and function to meet your needs. I still [...]
My Timi & Leslie review from earlier today got me thinking about how important a good diaper bag really is for on-the-go moms. Buying your diaper bag after earning your mommy stripes is like joining a very special club. But really, it’s not much different than your favorite everyday purse, so finding the perfect bag [...]
Are your child’s toys taking over your home? You are not alone; this is a common problem for many of my clients. Now is the perfect time to take action, get organized and add some style to your children’s play areas. The first step in organizing is to purge any unused, broken or duplicate toys. One [...]
From pencils to water bottles, shoes to lunch bags, labeling your child’s gear is important to keep us parents organized. I label just about everything. Labeling does more than just help you get organized—labeling helps prevent those awkward sippy cup mix-ups at play dates during cold and flu seasons. It keeps sweaters out of the [...]
