It’s not just for photos. Use your camera and “album” feature in iPhoto to organize so many more aspects of life. You’ll love every single one of these hacks! School/Camp Info Whenever I get correspondence from a school or camp that I’ll need to refer to in the future, I snap a picture and add…
Organizing & Cleaning
How Do You Store Your Cereal?
I know that not every family is a super cereal family. Some prefer hot breakfasts. And while, sure, on some days when there’s no school (i.e. no morning rush), I’ll make eggs or pancakes, on most days, we just love cereal. My kids eat it the normal way. I add some to my Greek yogurt…
Changing Over Your Closet? This is the Out-of-Season Storage Solution
Forget about those clunky space-consuming Rubbermaid containers forever (save ‘em for your sukkah decorations). These storage bag organizers are the best for storing out-of-season clothing. There are a few things I dislike about Rubbermaid storage containers. They take up way too much space. They get really heavy. And it’s really hard to organize items within…
Beanies, Bands and Bandanas: How To Organize Your Hair Accessories
You’ve built up a nice collection but how are you storing all your fun pieces? For some it’s beanies, for others it’s bands, and then there are the scarves. Let’s not forget basic snoods and workout bandanas. Keeping your accessories organized and neat, while still being able to choose the right one at a glance,…
Moving? Packing Bulky Things Like Linens? These Are the Bags You Need.
Suitcases and moving boxes are really not practical for bulky, soft things that are lightweight, yet take up tons of space. Moving totes are the answer. So how do you pack all those bed linens, pillows, blankets, comforters, and towels when moving? These totes are even good for your folded clothing too! And, yes, they’ll…
The Best Way to Organize Dolls
When they were just baby dolls, you threw them all in one bin and all was good. But what happens when you upgrade to the dolls that have hair?! When your little one has a doll, or two, or even three dolls, at the end of the day, you just collect them and all the…
7 Ways to Organize Your Summer Before It Starts
School or Zoom School is just about out—these tips will make those unstructured summer days a little more fun and less chaotic. Set Up a Launch Pad Are you always standing by the door while someone runs back upstairs because they forgot something? Don’t waste time searching. Create a space where you can keep all…
Are Your Kids Always Losing Their Goggles?
With this tip, you’ll still have them next week – and the week after! In the beginning of the summer, you optimistically buy a pair of goggles for each child. A week into the swim season, you’re down by two pairs and the kids are fighting over the last one. Does this sound familiar? The…
Three Cleaning Tools I’m Using More Than Ever
With no cleaning help these days, these are the things that are putting in overtime hours. Stick Vacuum In the past, I mostly used my Dyson cordless stick vacuum for my carpeted stairs and occasionally for small messes, while my Miele canister vacuum got regular duty. Nowadays, my Dyson has become my best friend. I…
How to Organize Your Kids’ Puzzles
I dig educational toys! And puzzles are one of my favorites because they are known to be great for brain development in children. Storing them, though, is a challenge. Board puzzles don’t come with boxes. Once you unwrap the new puzzle, you’ve got to have a place for it, otherwise the pieces quickly disappear. Board…
