Time-Saving Tips for Busy Parents
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Smart strategies and clever shortcuts for when it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day.
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Organizing the Kids' Room Checklist
A well-organized children’s room offers two big benefits: Kids can find what they’re looking for fast, and the room stays neater because everything has a place.
- Make a mess. Start by dumping all the toys on the floor.
- Assess and categorize. Group toys by type and then by size: small, medium, and large. Make another pile for anything that’s broken or that your kids have outgrown.
- Donate or toss. Call up local charities and arrange for a pickup of the items in good condition that your kids no longer use; toss anything that’s beyond repair.



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