Simplicity News June 2007

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You Asked...

A new subscriber named Suzanne from Panama City, Florida wrote and asked about keeping sports equipment. This is a challenge, particularly if you have kids, which Suzanne does.

My best recommendations would be multi-faceted. You didn't say how old your kids are, but if they're older than two, you're golden. Kids older than two can certainly be taught simple routines, and if there's one thing that being organized requires, it's consistent routines. Keeping the car organized is a team effort between all family members, so first, it's important to think about your family's lifestyle and natural tendencies. If your husband's and kids' stuff is what's making you nutty, pay attention to how they use the items, and how frequently. 

For example, if the sports equipment items are being left all over the garage floor, take a look at which ones they are. Are they used more frequently than the rest? If so, they should be stored in the most convenient spot. Rubbermaid has a neat system called the...

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