![]() ![]() In my experience, you have to make systems EASY if you want kids to maintain it, and hooks are always the easiest option. (You could also install this same system in an entry closet.) This was my old system with hooks for backpacks, baskets for shoes, and a photo above each. I have just enough room to fit all the gear from 3 kids. The space we have to work with is small and wedged between the garage door and a spare refrigerator in the laundry room. I’ve found an easy and inexpensive system to keep us organized the whole school year.Ī few years ago, I worked with the space and materials we had, and created an After School Drop Zone System that has worked fairly well for our family. That’s why we call it the “After School Drop Zone.” I’m going to share how I created a drop zone for our family in hopes that it will inspire you to do the same. The first system I tackled was in our mudroom, since it’s the first stop when the kids come home from school and it’s where they naturally drop everything. As always, if you need any help setting up a personalized system for you and your family, I’m available to come to your home and help you! Look at where the system starts to fall apart and come up with a different creative solution. Don’t give up on something right away because you can’t keep it up. I’m always noting what works and what doesn’t in my house and then I make adjustments along the way. The systems that I share on my website may need to be tweaked to fit your personality, your home, and your children’s natural habits. That means there isn’t one right system for everyone. ![]() If you really want to be organized and stay organized, then you have to have a system in place that works for you and is something you can maintain. I firmly believe that if you don’t have a good system set up, clutter and chaos will follow. It’s hard to believe another summer has passed and that’s it’s already time to send the kids back to school! As the lazy days of summer come to an end, I’ve been working on getting systems in place for the upcoming school year.
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