The countdown is on for back to school. If you have school-aged kids, now the time to prep for the busy days ahead. So, how can you get your home ready for the rush?
- Organize your entryway with a place to hang jackets and a spot for essentials you might need just before you go (e.g., sunglasses and keys).
- Declutter clothes and books, donating or selling items your kids have outgrown.
- Designate a study area with ample space, good lighting, and a comfortable chair. This could be in the kitchen so you can supervise homework while cooking, at the dining table, or at a desk in your child’s bedroom. Also, organize and stock up on school supplies.
- Organize cupboard space for lunch containers. Create a spot for quick and healthy after-school snacks like fruits and nuts, and reserve space in the fridge for perishable snacks like yogurt, cheese, and cut-up vegetables.
- Have a spot to hang art and test scores, such as a pegboard, a strong with clothespin, or a classic spot, the fridge.

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