5 Back to School Organization Hacks that every Busy Mom Needs to try

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Summer is (sadly!) coming to and end, which means it’s time for the little ones to head back to school. Since Layla is starting kindergarten this year, it got me thinking about what I need to do to prepare for this new change in our routine. I want get our house organized to make this transition easier on everyone and get a system in place for the many years of school we have ahead of us. Here are 5 back to school organization ideas to help busy moms and dads start off the school year with ease.

5 Back To School Organization Ideas for Busy Moms

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#1 CLOSET ORGANIZERS

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Getting out of the door is even more of a challenge these days with getting myself ready and the girls ready. To add some ease to our morning routine, I love the idea of closet organizers that help kids to have outfits picked out and ready to go for each day of the week!

#2 ENTRYWAY ORGANIZATION

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Shoes, jackets, backpacks and more quickly clutter up the entryway during the busy week days, so having designated hooks and bins to maintain the clutter is key! You could do this with a full shelving unit or make your own with a storage bench and fun wall hooks.

#3 HOMEWORK STATION

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I love the idea of creating a designated area where Layla can do her homework, free of distractions. Setting up a table and chairs in a quiet area of the house is a simple and cheap way to make this happen. If you are short on space, you can even make a portable version with a rolling cart or shower caddy and fill it up with school supplies.

#4 IMPORTANT PAPERS ORGANIZATION

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With the chaos of the busy school week comes a stack of papers that is just overwhelming. By creating specific folders that your child knows to add papers that need to be signed or need attention to daily, you eliminate the piles and you don’t lose any important documents! It’s also great to have a designated folder for each kid to make it easier to keep track of things. Add this to your homework station for extra efficiency.

#5 FAMILY COMMAND CENTER

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I just learned about the concept of “family command centers” and it is genius. Having an area designated to your family’s schedule and making things run smoother for the week is essential to getting out the door quickly and staying on top of to-do list’s. The possibilities are endless on how to create your own command center! I want to include a large calendar, a place for dinner ideas/grocery lists and extra filing space.

I’d love to know any of your back to school organization ideas too!

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