I get exhausted just thinking about how much clutter kids are born with: clothes, shoes, diapers, wipes, bottles, toys, stuffed animals, paperwork and on and on. And it only gets worse as they grow up and start to participate in activities outside the home (think ballet shoes, softball equipment, Scout projects, homework papers and such). Sure, you can tell your kid to clean their room, but chances are they have too much and won’t even know where to start. Why not give a few of these tips a try to help your household recover from clutter.
Are your kids’ toys taking over your home? Are the toys stored in a designated play area, or throughout the whole house? If you would like to get the toys under control, set aside a couple of hours and follow these simple steps. (Don’t forget to include your child in this project!)
When I look at my own home, with two young children, a husband, and a busy mom running her own business, I know how quickly high traffic areas can get out of hand. The "stuff" we use everyday can easily turn a space into complete chaos.
Unfortunately, in today’s fashionable society, clothing can cost hundreds of dollars, especially the most popular and beloved name brands. This may be totally acceptable for well-off adults, but there are alternatives to buying pricey clothes for those who are still growing. Dressing children for less can be easy, even for those brand-name savvy parents.
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