CLUTTER

Clutter Is the clutter controlling your life? (yes)

Are you keeping stuff "just-in-case" ?

If yes, you are inviting clutter! (yes)

Figure out where to draw the line and stick to it. Let your space or lack of it define that line.

Don’t buy it unless you have a specific immediate need for it (not want) and have a place for it, or swap out for something else.

I read these to rules and I thought they were good points:

If it's going to be some major trouble to get it and it's gone, then you've got your answer. Chances are good you should keep it.

But if it's easy to replace with a few bucks and a few minutes of your time if you should ever need it again, then chances are good you can get rid of it (donate it or sell it) without any trouble.

Inexpensive School Organizer

Inexpensive School Organizer Dealing with school clutter? A 3-ring binder works wonders for keeping important art, schoolwork and certificates organized. This is one was made by a little girl in 1st grade. The family had one for every year. They keep only keep what fits in the binder - and the kids can help choose what stays and what goes.

Kid's CRAFTS

"When the kids art supplies began to get out of control, I had to get the stuff off the floor and the kitchen table. I began to consider the unused spaces in my home, and came up with a solution that takes up very little space, but yields mondo storage capacity for small items. It is a behind-the-door pantry rack that installs in about 15 minutes. I think I'm going to install one on the back of every door in my house now!

Thanks to Gear Freak for submitting this tip!" - from Clutter Control Freak