Storage & Organization
10 Back To School Products for Your Home That Will Keep Your Family Organized
Aug 01When you hear the words “back to school,” it’s easy to get stressed when you start thinking of all those rushed mornings and chaotic nights. That doesn’t have to be the case. This school year, try these 10 back-to-school products that will help keep your family organized.
Storage Cubbies
Storage cubbies are a great solution for back-to-school organization as they help your young students keep all of their things in one place. Whether you place cubbies in your mudroom, entryway or in your child’s bedroom, they are a great way to keep items organized and easy-to-find. Try these 15 mudroom organization ideas.
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Magnetic Calendar
You’ll be a pro at back-to-school organization with this magnetic calendar. Place it where you can easily add appointments, practices schedules and concert dates to stay on track. Learn how to build a family message center.
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Drawer Unit
You’ll need a place to store all those art supplies. This drawer unit can work in a home office, study space or craft room. Organize school supplies at home with these tips.
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Insulated Lunch Box
Back to school also means packing your child’s lunch each morning. This insulated lunch box will keep everything cool (or warm) until they’re ready to eat. Keep your lunch cool with this DIY ice pack hack.
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Shoe Organizer
Say goodbye to shoes scattered all over the entryway with this shoe organizer. Use it to store your child’s school shoes, sports cleats, gym shoes and boots. Make a shoe rack with modern style.
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Laptop Support
Back to school means homework so make sure your kids are comfortable when it’s time to get to work. This laptop support is easy-to-clean and provides a solid base for computer work or drawing. Build a laptop stand with just $10 in materials.
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Alarm Clock
No one will be late for class with this alarm clock. It uses sunrise simulation to wake you up gradually and also works as a bedside light. Here are 12 ingenious bedroom furniture ideas you haven’t seen.
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Message Center
This message center will make the back-to-school chaos a bit easier to handle. Leave notes to family members, use it to store permission slips and even write down the day’s appointments. Is your child headed to the college dorm? Here are 30 great ideas for dorm dwellers.
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Bag Organizer
Keep your kid’s school bag or backpack organized with this clever insert. It has pockets for a cell phone and tablet, planner, pens and even snacks. Keep your mudroom organized with these DIY lockers.
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Coat Shelf Rack
Say “so long” to stray coats and bags. Your kids can keep their school bags and jackets on the hooks so those back-to-school mornings are a little less chaotic. Make DIY coat hooks from old tools and hardware.
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