Kids Organization

2020 Amazon Prime Day Picks!

by Katherine DiGiovanni | Oct 12, 2020 | Amazon, Closet Organization, Cosmetic Organization, Family Organization, Garage Organization, Kids Organization, Kitchen Organization, Neatnik Favorites, Time Management

It’s that time of year again! It’s Amazon Prime Day(s)! Neatnik has a few products to recommend. Check them out and let us know how they work for you!

Sharehouse 5-Shelf Garage Shelving

We use sturdy metal shelves like these all the time for our clients. They work beautifully in a garage, utility rooms, sheds, or other storage spaces. They’re durable, don’t rust, and won’t break. You can store so many bins and boxes on them and stack things in endless configurations. You will always use these shelves!

Regal Bazaar Double-Sided Hanging Gift Bag and Gift Wrap Organizer

Neatnik sees a lot of gift wrap situations and many of them are not in good shape. You have so many different types of products – rolls of wrap, gift bags, ribbons, etc. – and it can be challenging to keep them in order. For most people, a simple, inexpensive gift wrap organizer is all that’s needed to solve this problem. It can be hung in a closet or somewhere close to where you wrap your gifts. We highly recommend!

mDesign Plastic Free-Standing Water Bottle and Wine Rack Storage Organizer

Water bottle storage seems to be a problem in every kitchen. They’re big, not a uniform size, often have lot of parts, and tip over easily. It hard to find a perfect solution. We have found these water bottle racks work very well in pantries and kitchen cabinets. Give them a try and let us know if they work in your space!

AmazonBasics Slim, Velvet, Non-Slip Clothes Suit Hangers

Where to begin with these hangers? They allow you to hang more in your closet, fit everything and help you achieve a uniform, sleek look. Everyone needs these hangers in their lives. And they come in different colors and metal finishes. What more could you ask for?

mDesign Plastic Stackable Container Boxes

We love these little stackable containers for all the little bibs and bobs. These are great for craft supplies, toys, sewing supplies, small items in a linen closet or medicine cabinet, etc. And the clear acrylic is perfect for you to always see what you have.

iDesign Linus Rotating Turntable Organizer

The turntable organizer is a game changer for people with deep cabinets and shelves. Gone are the days when you forgot a bottle of vinegar in the back of the cabinet – put all your bottles on the turntable and always be able to see exactly what you have!

mDesign Plastic Portable Craft Storage Organizer Caddy

This caddy is perfect for craft supplies or other collections of items around the house. It looks nice on a shelf or can be moved around to use where needed. It has a sturdy handle so it’s perfect for kids. During these dog days of distance learning, it’s nice to have a place for all of the supplies to easily get put away!

3 Things to Help Organize Time at Home with Your Family

by Katherine DiGiovanni | Mar 13, 2020 | Family Organization, Kids Organization, Time Management

Our new reality is starting to settle in: They just closed schools here in Bethesda, Maryland for two weeks, and cancelled all events in the state with more than 250 people. We’re encouraged to practice social distancing (here’s a great article that explains that), and it looks like we’re all going to be spending a lot of time at home with our families.

The good news is that it gives us a lot of time to perhaps tackle some home projects that you’ve been neglecting. Neatnik will be rolling out organizing and spring cleaning projects that you can be working on at home over this period of time. Stay tuned to this blog and our social media for that.

The not-so-good news is that many of us are facing a long period of unstructured time at home with our children without having had much time to plan for it. And for parents and children, anxiety about this pandemic is very understandable. So, what can we do?

In this uneasy and unpredictable time, I find focusing on what we can control helps us and our children. Things like our to-do lists and daily schedules at home are things we have control over. So I’m getting my family – my children especially – focused on thinking about their days and things they want to do each day. This can be a great way to mitigate our anxieties, fears, and feelings of a lack of control over the general situation.

Here are a few things I’ve picked up to try to manage this unexpected time at home with my children:

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Mini White Boards

I think having a little contained space for your child or family to help schedule or manage their days can be really helpful. These can be used for a daily schedule, a to-do list, or a list of things they want to do. Having no structure to your or their days can be unsettling.

U Brands Contempo Magnetic Dry Erase Board, 11 x 14 Inches, White Frame

14×14 White Dry Erase Board

U Brands Square Frameless Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar, 14 x 14 Inches, White

Dry Erase Markers

I like these because they have magnets in the caps that will stick to the white boards or the metal part of a clip board.

Linkbro Magnetic Dry Erase Markers – Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack, Low Odor Whiteboard markers for kids, Work On White board & Calendar, Refrigerator

Dry Erase Markers – Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Cap Mounted Eraser – Markers For Dry Erase Board – Fine Tip Marker For Whiteboard Low Odor (5)

Clip Boards

You might also like to develop lists of things and place them on a special clip board for each child.

Poppin Clipboard, Aqua (Neatnik color!)

Clipboard Dry Erase Surface Low Profile Clip Whiteboard

Let me know if you try these ideas and how they work for you. Let’s support each other with ways we can all organize and manage our time in the near future. Hang in there!

My son with his new white board!