Setting Up our Drop Zone (Back to School Tips)

Setting up a Back to School Drop Zone: School mornings go smoother when we know where everything is! I know we put off projects like this because we don't have time, but I'll show you how you can have a functional drop zone (aka mudroom, closet area) in ONE HOUR!!

..... MORE ON BACK TO SCHOOL:

..... ORGANIZING KIDS TOYS SERIES:

1. The trick to Organize ALL of your kids Toys in 20 Minutes!:

2. Should we include our kids when organizing toys?:

6. How to get your Friends & Family to GIVE LESS TOYS |

6 1/2. Mom, STOP guilting me about getting rid of toys! |

R E L A T E D P O S T S:

[sarahjohnson]

Love that you mentioned, “we need to work with what we have.” Contentment and getting creative with the space we already have is a great attitude! Thank you for your practical tips and relatable demeanor, how refreshing!😊

[rebeccaashley]

Thank you for your work. It helps more than I can say. When I want to shop and buy things my family doesn’t need (I’m a shopper) I come back here to be reminded we don’t need all the extra things. Your videos ground me. Thank you.

[HolisticHomemaker]

Your videos have changed our lives!! It’s only been a week and already life is getting so much better!!

[wuwusela]

With your meal plan suggestion, you helped me TRANSFORM cooking, meal planning and grocery shopping! Now I am going through your videos to see what else I can pick up from you. Cheers from Germany :)

[kallistoindrani]

I love videos like this cause I always find inspiration for myself. Even though I'm not a mom and don't have kids, I still find value in these sorts of videos. We all need a drop zone and dedicated space for our items and we all benefit from cleaning out our (work)bags and putting coats/shoes/... back where they belong. I've been binge-watching your videos (I'm feeling a bit sick) and I'm loving them. Very clear, very simple and it gets the job done!

[hotmessmom]

I’ve been binge watching your channel all day and last night! I’ve already gone through the majority of the kids stuff. Thanks for doing these videos, it’s so helpful and motivating

[samanthamccorkindale]

I'm watching this again for this year's back to school ideas. I'm loving the idea of having one child go through the "drop zone" each afternoon. Genius! Thanks again for your great videos. They're life changing

[theoffkeydiva]

Growing up, we kept our hat and mitts in the pocket of our coat, and we never lost them because it was so simple. We also only had one hook each but we could put whatever we wanted on it

[kathybolen]

When I started working on minimalising my different rooms out of my house but I started in my bedroom which made me feel a lot better using your system and I actually had quite a bit that I didn’t wear at all and took those items to the Goodwill down the road has freed up a lot of room in my drawers

[han.nah.]

Yes! I love what you said about working with what you already have. I think your closet looks beautiful in its own right, and I especially love the hooks! Never thought about using hooks in a closet like that.

[amyhough]

Just found your channel and love it. Also love how you say to work with what you have and that you aren't telling people what to have or how much. Our entrance is only that with no cupboard or space so we are using a small buffet in the dining room as a drop zone for the kids school stuff. Shoes go in the garage and jackets in tthe bedroom. I would dearly love a drop zone to house everyrhing but there are other things to be grateful for in our house. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.

[publicserviceannouncement]

I think finding your channel is about to change my life.

[hamishbrewer]

I've been binge watching your videos! Thank you for all your insight! I also have 4 kids and the school mornings and after school clutter have me nuts! Love all your ideas!

[blackwhite]

I call it a Landing Zone 😀 I absolutely LOOOOVE your videos 💝

[amyflatten]

Love all the tips! It’s a great time to get reorganized and you’ve given me lots of ideas to work on. :) thank you!! Very motivating. Now.... if I could work on getting to sleep earlier... that will be good! Haha.

[DJmouse]

Love your videos! Have been binge watching haha. I will clean out our ‘dropzone’ this afternoon! You have definitly inspired me!

[malloryevaa]

How have I never thought to get rid of the rod and replace with hooks! This is genius for my family we suck at hanging our coats lol

[EmeryShae]

Our house doesn’t have any entrance closets!! So we have hooks on the wall for coats and backpacks. We have a tiny nook in our back entrance where I fit a shoe rack. It’s tight for six people though!! It’s been a challenge for me to keep it tidy.

[cassandragonzalez]

Doing this tomorrow. Our entryway is much too cluttered. We don't have a closet but have hooks. Time to clean up and donate! I can swing 1 hour (or less)

[candicesummers]

Hooks can be put on the back of the door too at any height. That way 3-5 year olds don’t have to try and reach the higher hooks.