{"id":1428,"date":"2012-12-06T18:19:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-07T00:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waterwayshealth.com\/2012\/12\/organizing-back-to-school-time\/"},"modified":"2015-03-03T11:49:19","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T17:49:19","slug":"organizing-back-to-school-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waterwayshealth.com\/?p=1428","title":{"rendered":"Organizing Back-To-School Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span><span style=\"color: #351c75;\">Happy Thursday! Are you ready to get organized?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #351c75; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span><span>If you are just joining us, we have been getting organized using Jennifer Ford Berry&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Organize-Revised-Week---Week-ebook\/dp\/B004E9TV80\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1330976382&amp;sr=1-1\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">Organize Now book<\/a><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">.<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">   <\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #351c75; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwayshealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_8289.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterwayshealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/IMG_8289-225x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">It has some great info and tips on organizing various parts of our life and home. You can see past posts here:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 1 about Organizing Your Mind and Life Vision <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/organize-your-mind-life-vision.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE,<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 2 about Organizing Your Priorities <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/organizing-your-priorities.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">,<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 3 about Organizing Your Schedule <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/organize-your-schedule.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 4 about Organizing Your Cleaning Schedule <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/organizing-your-cleaning-schedule.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a>. <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 5 about Organizing Your Personal Information <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/organize-your-personal-information.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.&nbsp; <\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 6 about Organizing Your Finances <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/organizing-your-finances.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Week 7 about Organizing Your Bill-paying System <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/organize-your-bill-paying-system.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Week 8 about Organizing Your Receipts and Taxes <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/organize-your-receipts-taxes.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Week 9 about Organizing Your Files <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/organize-your-files.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Week 10 about Organizing your Magazines and Newspapers <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/organize-your-magazine-and-newspapers.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <span style=\"color: black;\">Week 11 about Organizing Your Email <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/organize-your-email.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Week 12 about Organizing Your Mail <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/organize-your-mail.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Week 13 about Organizing Your Child&#8217;s Toys <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/organize-your-childs-toys.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 14 about Organizing Your Crafts <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/thursday-and-welcome-to-another.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 15 about Organizing Your Photographs <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/thursday-and-were-back-to-organizing.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 16 about Organizing Your Purse or Wallet <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/organizing-your-purse-or-wallet.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;Week 17 about Organizing Your Vehicle <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/organizing-your-vehicle.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Week 18 about Organizing Your Pet <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/organizing-your-pet.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 19 about Organizing Your Books, CDs and DVDs <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/organizing-your-books-cds-and-dvds.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 20 about Organizing Your Entryway or Mudroom <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/organizing-your-entryway-or-mudroom.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Week 21 about Organizing Your Family Room or Living Room <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/05\/organizing-your-living-room-or-family.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 22 about Organizing Your Kitchen Countertops <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/organize-your-kitchen-countertops.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 23 about Organizing the Kitchen Cabinets <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/organizing-your-kitchen-cupboards.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 24 about Organizing the Pantry <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/organizing-pantry.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 25 about Organizing the Refrigerator <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/organizing-refrigerator.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 26 about Organizing the recipes <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/organize-your-recipes.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 27 about Organizing the dining room <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/organizing-your-dining-room.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: right;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 28 about Organizing the Laundry Room <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/organizing-your-laundry-room.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 29 about Organizing the Bathroom <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/organizing-your-bathroom.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #783f04;\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 30 about Organizing the Medicine Cabinet <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/organizing-medicine-cabinet.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 31 about Organizing Your Child&#8217;s Clothes and Closet <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/organizing-your-childs-clothes-and.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 32 about Organizing Your Child&#8217;s Memorabilia <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/organizing-your-childs-memorabilia.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 33 about Organizing Your Child&#8217;s Bedroom <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/organizing-your-childs-bedroom-it-can.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 34 about Organizing Your Bedroom Closet <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/organizing-your-bedroom-closet.html\"><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 35 about Organizing Your Memorabilia <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/organizing-your-memorabilia.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 36 about Organizing Your Master Bedroom <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/organizing-your-master-bedroom.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 37 about Organizing Your Jewelry, Accessories and Purses <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/organizing-your-jewelry-box-purses-and.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 38 about Organizing your Home Office<span style=\"color: #783f04;\"> <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/organize-your-home-office.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 39 about Organizing the Linen Closet <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/organizing-linen-closet.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 40 about Organizing the Basement <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/organizing-basement.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 41 about Organizing the Attic <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/organizing-attic.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 42 about Organizing the Garage <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/organizing-garage.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 43 about Organizing the Yard and Garden <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/organizing-yard-and-garden.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 44 about Organizing Your Holiday <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/organize-your-holiday.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 45 about Organizing Your Party <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/organize-your-party.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 46 about Organizing Your Trip <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/organizing-your-trip.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Week 47 about Organizing Your Move <a href=\"http:\/\/midwestgreenliving.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/organize-your-move.html\" style=\"color: #b45f06;\">HERE.<\/a> <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">This week we are talking about organizing back-to-school time. This really isn&#8217;t a very timely post as we are wrapping up the end of the semester for most of us. But it will come in handy in the future and it was the next chapter in the book so here it goes&#8230;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">This Week&#8217;s Goals:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">1. Plan ahead and get all doctor appointments scheduled.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">2. Start organizing your child&#8217;s closet about a month before school starts to move clothes out that don&#8217;t fit (give away, sell, or pack away for a younger sibling) and move clothes in for fall that fit your child.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">3. Find a good place in your house that is designated for homework. Have it free of distractions and stocked with all supplies they need to succeed. Help them to keep it neat and organized.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">4. Develop a Launch Pad &#8211; this is an area, probably near the door most people go out that everyone can keep things they need regularly for their day. ie backpacks, briefcase for parents, laptops, shoes, jackets, lunch boxes, etc. Ours is right near the door to the garage. My husband hung some nice hooks there for jackets, hats and backpacks. Closets, cubbies, chest of drawers, etc also work well. Or maybe in a mudroom. Keep this area neat and organized, not a dumping ground when the kids (or parents!) first walk in the door.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">5. Discuss with your kids the routine and times they need to wake up, go to bed, etc. For younger kids, start this routine with them a week prior to the start of school so it isn&#8217;t so shocking when they have to start waking up early.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">6. Put up a homework chart in the homework area so your kids can stay on task and complete all assignments on time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Tips:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">1. Put your kids clothes out the night before to save time in the morning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">2. Jennifer suggests playing music instead of the TV to help everyone&#8217;s spirits in the morning and not distract them. As a music therapist, I think this is a great tip! \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #134f5c;\">Thanks for reading! What tips do you have that work for keeping kids organized as you go back to school?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #134f5c;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #134f5c;\">Please remember to visit me <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/waterwaysmusic\" style=\"color: #274e13;\">on Facebook<\/a> soon! I love sharing tips on healthy living and other great things there.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #134f5c;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #0c343d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #134f5c;\">Sorry again for the lack of pictures. Blogger is not allowing me to put new things up on this blog so I am working on making that happen again soon.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #20124d;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #38761d;\">Rebecca<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Thursday! Are you ready to get organized? 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