📚 Back-to-School Reset: 7 Ways to Get Your Home Organized Before the Bell Rings

Hi friend, it’s me again! Can you believe summer is already winding down?! As backpacks come out of storage and school supply lists start piling up, now is the perfect time to get ahead of the chaos and bring some calm and order back into your home.

Here are 7 simple and effective ways to get your home organized for a smoother back-to-school season:

1. Create a Dedicated Drop Zone

Designate a space near the front door (or garage entry) for backpacks, shoes, jackets, and lunchboxes. Use hooks, labeled baskets, or cubbies to keep clutter contained and mornings less chaotic.

💡 Pro Tip: If your space is small, even a wall-mounted rack and shoe mat can make a big difference.

2. Set Up a Homework Station

Whether it’s a desk in their room or a caddy at the kitchen table, having a consistent spot for schoolwork helps kids stay focused. Stock it with pencils, paper, scissors, and anything else they’ll need… before that first assignment hits.

3. Declutter Kids’ Closets

Back-to-school is a great excuse to go through clothes. Donate anything they’ve outgrown or no longer wear, and take stock of what they actually need. Organize by category and use drawer dividers or labeled bins to make getting dressed easy (for everyone!).

4. Meal Prep with Ease

An organized pantry and fridge are game-changers for packing lunches and planning dinners. Group snacks in bins, create a lunch station, and label everything clearly. Sunday meal prep can become your secret weapon during busy weeks.

5. Simplify the Morning Routine

Streamline your mornings by prepping the night before. Lay out clothes, pack lunches, and set up a command center with a weekly calendar and checklist for each child so nothing slips through the cracks.

6. Get Your Paper System in Check

From permission slips to report cards, paper clutter adds up fast. Set up a filing system or inbox for each child to keep school paperwork from taking over the kitchen counter.

7. Plan a Family Calendar Zone

Hang a large monthly calendar in a visible spot. Include school events, practices, appointments, and even reminders for library books and picture day. It helps everyone stay on the same page.

Feeling Overwhelmed? I Can Help.

If just reading this list made you feel like you need a nap, don’t worry, you’re not alone! I offer in-home organizing services to help you create systems that work for your real life, not just Pinterest!

Let’s make this school year your most organized one yet. ✨

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Thanks for being here! Wishing you a smooth and stress-free back-to-school season!

Stay Neat,
Laurie