August 11th, 2010
Welcome back to the second installment of our Back to School organization tips. These next simple tips will help you start the school year on the right foot.
3. Plan a wardrobe.
Unless your child attends a school with a mandatory uniform, shopping for back to school clothes can be an annual battle between you and your student. Fortunately, a few minutes of thoughtful planning can go a long way in saving you time and money, as well as ensuring that your child gets the clothes he or she wants, to display their own style and fit in with their classmates. Take some time to go through your child’s current wardrobe to see what still fits, what is still in fashion, and what needs to be donated because of excessive wear and tear. Take stock of what he or she has, and look to see what’s missing (jeans shoes, long sleeve tops, etc.). Be sure to check the school’s dress code policy as well, to ensure you’re making wise wardrobe purchases. Shop the sales to ensure you get the best deal and stick to your list.
4. Attack the closet.
Closets are breeding grounds for unwanted “stuff” so it’s a smart idea to purge your closets at least once a year. Trash, sell or donate unwanted (or outgrown) clothing, toys, sporting equipment, musical instruments, shoes, etc. File or ditch excess papers (which will also keep the silverfish away), replace cedar planks or other scented accents, vacuum the floor (especially if you haven’t seen it in awhile!) and organize the remaining items for efficiency and ease of use. This is sure to help your student start the year off on the best possible foot. Remember to check under the bed, too!
Join us next time for the final installment of our Back to School organization tips. In the meantime, it’s not too soon to begin planning a back to school party – keep the kids’ spirits high and have one final fling to celebrate the end of summer. Click here to rent an LCD projector starting at just $99 for the whole weekend.
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