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Back-to-school season can be just as chaotic as it is relieving (for the parents at least!). After a long summer break without much structure, getting back into a daily routine can bring some much-welcomed order back to your home.<\/p>\nBack-to-school season can be just as chaotic as it is relieving (for the parents at least!). After a long summer break without much structure, getting back into a daily routine can bring some much-welcomed order back to your home.<\/p>\n
When you think about getting organized for school, there\u2019s more to organize than just your kids\u2019 rooms. Thinking about the rush you feel from the moment the alarm goes off until you\u2019re finally able to push the kids out the door, you\u2019ll understand why organizing the whole house is important. Here\u2019s how to organize some key rooms in your home for this new season and start the school year on the right foot!<\/p>\n
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Kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n The kitchen is the \u201cheart of the home;\u201d how else can you explain why your family is constantly cycling in and out of it every day? When school is in session, the kitchen can be the hub for all the chaos: in the morning there\u2019s a flurry of activity as everyone is rushing through to grab breakfast, lunches, and coffees as they rush out into the world. In the evenings, some kids may opt to do their homework there while dinner is being made.<\/p>\n Accounting for your kids\u2019 ages, set aside a shelf in the fridge and cabinets stocked with breakfast, lunch and snack items they can grab on their own to create their own meals for the day. This will help alleviate some of the morning log jam in the kitchen.<\/p>\n Family Room<\/strong><\/p>\n Often times, the family room becomes the catchall for everyone\u2019s belongings and can quickly spiral out of control between school supplies, toys, and other items. Reclaim the family room by creating a dedicated \u201cdrop zone\u201d away from this room where kids (and parents) can drop their bags when they get home, keeping this room clear and available for the family to unwind in together after a long day.<\/p>\n