Organize your home for kids | Ways to keep your home clean | Simple Ways to Organize your home.
Kids are messy.
If youβre like me, youβve spent the past several years going back and forth about
- how to handle your kids messes,
- trying everything from enforcing strict cleaning policies
- letting them clean up when theyβre done playing with something to refusing to pick up toys at all.
Now I think Iβve found the solution β organizing my house so that itβs not just organized enough for me but also organized enough for my kids!
Here are 10 ridiculously simple ways to organize your home so that it suits both adults and children alike.
Child Proofing your house
With two young children in our home, itβs almost impossible to keep my sanity when Iβm trying to get things done.
The majority of my time is spent cleaning up after them and picking up their toys.
I have learned through experience that itβs much easier and less frustrating if you just start out with a few basic baby-proofing tips.
Freezer Organization
Set up an organized and easy-to-use freezer, so you can quickly find what you need.
Always label food and donβt store similar items together. Stock up on quart-sized plastic bags, freezer Ziplocs, and glass storage containers.
Group foods together by typeβmeat, fruits, vegetablesβso itβs easy to grab a quick meal when you have no time or little energy.
Bathroom Organization
Toilet Paper β Put a roll of toilet paper inside a pretty basket and place it in your bathroom. Youβll always have TP when you need it, and no more mess on your floor!
Bathroom Organization: Makeup Brushes β If youβre tired of seeing makeup brushes all over your vanity, create an acrylic brush holder that attaches to your mirror. This way, you wonβt have any spills either!
Find a simple DIY here: How To Make An Acrylic Brush Holder.
Toy and Books Storage
Toys and books donβt have to be scattered around your homeβyou can corral them in a few creative ways.
Find some cool, inexpensive baskets at any flea market or store. Put all of your sonβs cars in one basket, and all of his trains in another.
Cleaning in Outlets
Cord clutter is a big issue in any room of your home where you have electronic devices (and weβre not just talking about those pesky charger cables).
To cut down on cord clutter, take a look at your circuit breaker and see if there are any lights or outlets that arenβt being used.
If so, remove and throw away all loose cords from those lights and outlet.
Laundry Room Organization
It can be hard to keep a kidsβ laundry room organized, and there are even some things that you should not put in a kidsβ laundry room.
Itβs important that you have easy access to supplies, but it is also important that those supplies are always ready to use.
If you donβt have space available in your laundry room, then use an extra closet or utility room as your dedicated space.

Hanging Closet Organization
Hanging closet organizers are a great way to save space and keep clothes organized. You can buy them at almost any big-box store or get creative with repurposed items, like shoe holders or tie racks.
Mud Room Ideas
Create a permanent or temporary spot where kids can deposit their shoes and outdoor gear so they donβt track dirt into your home.
If you live in an apartment, skip a closet and instead clear a space in front of your door that provides easy access when itβs time to come inside.
Designate a storage box (or plastic bins on wheels) as your mud room so children know exactly where their things should go before coming inside.
Kitchen Drawer Organization
When youβre in a hurry, it can be frustrating to pull out drawers that stick or donβt want to open completely.
Pots and pans end up all over your kitchen floor, and cutlery falls out onto the countertop.
A few smart hacks can fix that!
1. Every home should have both rubber drawer liners and organizer inserts. At some point, everyone has purchased one of those expensive silverware organizers at Target only to have it filled with knives that never match up again (you know what I mean).
For really old kitchens or tight spots under sinks, drawer organizers are greatβin fact, Iβve found them indispensable for my bathroom vanity drawers (like here) as well as my laundry room.
Make your own toy chest/storage container
Those large cardboard boxes that toys come in are great for storing them, but itβs often hard to fit them in your home. Instead, make your own toy chest with a bit of creativity and some arts and crafts supplies.
Whether you use an old dresser or other furniture, itβs easy to turn a simple box into a fun and functional place to store toys.
Conclusion
Making your home more kid-friendly can be a lot of funβand it doesnβt have to cost a fortune.
Take some time today and tomorrow (if possible) to organize your home, and youβll find that both you and your kids will enjoy it much more!
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What are some examples of how to organize your home for kids?
Organizing your home for kids can be a difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to make the process easier on you and your family.
The first step is to get rid of clutter. You should find a place for everything so that you don’t have to worry about where things are when you need them.
This includes toys, clothes, and other items that your children may use on a regular basis.
Once you have cleaned up the clutter in their room, it will be easier for them to find what they need when they need it.
The next thing that you should do is create an area in their room just for homework and study time.
This way they won’t have any distractions while they are trying to complete their assignments or work on projects.
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How can you help your children with their organization?
Organization is a skill that can be learned. It takes patience and understanding to help your children develop this skill.
The first step is to teach them the importance of organization. Kids need to see the value in being organized so they will want to do it themselves.
The next step is to provide the tools they need for organization. This could be a paper organizer, a desk organizer, or an app on their phone that will help them stay organized.
Finally, model good organizational habits yourself and provide positive feedback when they are doing well with it!
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What are the benefits of organizing your home for kids?
Organizing your home for kids can be a daunting task. But, it is worth the effort.
Organizing your home for kids is not just about getting ready for the next day or helping them find their favorite toy.
Itβs also about creating a safe and happy space where they can grow up with confidence and learn to be independent.
Organizing your home for kids will save you time, energy, and money in the long run.
You will have an easier time finding things when you need them and you wonβt have to worry about what might happen if they get into something dangerous or expensive.
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Do you need to follow a specific system when organizing your home for kids?
Organizing your home for kids can be a daunting task. But with some creativity and a little bit of organization, it should not be too difficult.
In this section, I will go over different tips and tricks to help you organize your home for kids.
For starters, it is important to make sure that you have enough storage space for all of their things. There are many ways to store toys in your home – from bins to shelves to even hanging them from the ceiling!
There are many ways to organize your house or apartment depending on how much space you have and what kind of furniture you have in the space.
Some people prefer a minimalist approach while others prefer a more cluttered look with lots of color and decorating accessories.