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Filed under: Preschoolers, Kids 5-7, Kids 8-11, Teens & tweens, ChoresNew parents quickly learn that kids come with a lot of stuff. It starts small -- a crib, a swing, a small basket of toys -- but soon toys and outgrown clothing start to reproduce in the wee hours of the night, until suddenly it's hard to remember what your home looked like before you were a parent.Clothing can be a major organizing issue. Kids outgrow their clothes and shoes at an often alarming rate. Back-to-school season is an excellent time to weed out clothing that is too small, too worn, or that your child just never wears. When you're finished, try this tip: Leave a bag in an inconspicuous spot in your child's closet. Whenever you come across an outfit to be given away, stick it in the bag. (You might even want to designate one bag for give-away, one for hand-me-down, and one for storing for a different season.) It'll make the job much easier next time!Continue reading Back-to-school is a great time to get organized Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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