It's no secret that Moms are often the head honchos when it comes to organizing just about anything in life. Think about it. How often have kids screamed, "Mooooooom! Where's my (insert item here)." But even if you're not an organizing guru by nature, a trusty tool can help you feign Martha Stewart-like togetherness.
{Are you organized?
Me, either (or if you started shaking in excitement just thinking about it, and gave a silent “You bet,” my response is “Oh. Well I’m not.”).
However, when it’s time to get all those nice new school supplies ready, some sort of primal organizational instinct kicks in. I unpackage all of the writing utensils and store them in the brand new pencil bag or box that I’ve purchased for my daughter. I stow the extras in the pencil box from last year in our desk (it’s perfectly good, but she needs a new one each year of course).
If “Back-to-School” for you means college, there’s even more of an organizational challenge in store. Making sure that your supplies are kept separate from your roommate’s in that small cubicle of a dorm room can be quite a task.
When everything is put in it’s place, what makes it seem even more organized? Labels.}
What else do we love? The super creative tips Moms come up with to use labels. Takes these tips from Jennifer Humes, the Clutter Queen:
{Since babies outgrow clothes quickly, hand-me-downs for new parents are helpful and common. Stay organized by purchasing several clear containers to sort and label clothing by age – newborn-3 months, 3-6 months, etc. You’ll be able to visually see what you will use as they grow up and clothing is easily accessible for future hand-me-downs or the next baby.
Before heading to the hospital, use DYMO Personal Labelmaker’s clear or metallic labels to identify valuables such as cell phones, iPods, digital cameras and camcorders. With so much going on you don’t want to lose anything. Include your name and a phone number for a speedy and safe return.}
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