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Book Recommendations for Kids about Tidying & Organizing

12/8/2020

 
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With Christmas approaching, you may be considering gifts for the children in your lives.  Giving books to kids seems to be popular among parents. They are fairly small, and they can be well-used.  


Why not consider gifting a book that also teaches children about tidying and organizing?  

(I always encourage people to ask the parents about gift-giving, first!)

Photo of professional organizer Laura Sinclair reading to two children. The book is Kiki and Jax opened to the middle.

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On Clutter-Free Holiday Gifting

11/12/2020

 


​"Give experiences, not things."
"Give them the gift of less stuff."
"Connection over consumption."
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I've been seeing this message everywhere lately, and it could not be more timely. At no time in human history has there ever been more stuff for us to acquire and accumulate. But do any of us really need more items, objects, or things?

Today's blog post is written by guest author, Kammy Lee, certified KonMari Consultant and professional home organizer.
Headshot of Kammy Lee smiling and wearing a turquoise dress with white hearts, a black sweater, green hoop earrings, and a brown hat.
Photo Credit: Kammy Lee

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Think Vertical for Desk Supplies

8/25/2020

 
As you are organizing and rearranging your desk supplies, think vertical for storage!  There are lots of ways to vertically arrange your papers and supplies. 

Marie Kondo, the Japanese Organizer, suggests that Komono Items (miscellaneous) be organized vertically whenever possible.  The idea is to be able to see everything, whether you are opening a drawer or a box.  Stacking items generally means that they will begin to get lost, you will forget what you own, and you will start purchasing duplicate items, which only adds to the clutter.  

The goal is not perfection.  The goal is to be able to see what you have easily, find what you need quickly, and return items to their correct spot without a fuss.  This means that every item needs a home!  

Use dividers in desk drawers to separate different types of items.  Small plastic containers, cardboard lids from stationary packages, and even plastic trays that produce comes in may be just what you need for a drawer divider.  The boxes that iPhones come in are very sturdy and work nicely as well.  
Top view of open desk drawer filled with small containers with sharpies, pens, pencils, and highlighters, some facing up and down and others facing side to side
Open drawer (cream colored) with scissors, paperclips in a glass heart shaped container, a cardboard lid with sticky notes, glasses, and a calculator

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Desk Ideas for Sitting on the Floor or Couch

8/23/2020

 
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If you are working from home or your child is distance learning, it is nice to have flexibility in your seating arrangements.  It's good to be able to get up and move to a different location or a different chair.  Children, especially, benefit from having the choice to sit on the floor or in a comfy chair.  If they are actively engaged in learning, then I would encourage you to let them choose where to sit!  Here are some desk ideas to get you started! 

Floor Desks

This adjustable wooden desk can be used while sitting on the floor.  It allows adjustment to the angle so that you can add a device or book.  It also has a flat surface and a cute little drawer!  
This desk can be used on a bed, couch or on the floor.  It includes a slot along the back for a book or iPad and for a  slot for a drink. 

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