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If you’re like many other parents out there, the thought of getting your kids’ custom closet organized in a day is enough to make you wince. It’s much more feasible to break the task down into a one week challenge, with a new task to tackle each day. With these seven steps, not only will you be able to get even the most unruly closet back in order, but you’ll also be able to gamify the chore with your little one and make it easier for them to stick to a cleaning schedule. Once you’re ready to start the one...

The best way to pack for your next trip is to know how to fold clothes, including shorts, to save space in luggage. The best folding methods are ones that keep your clothes wrinkle-free and don’t take up too much space and These packing techniques work well for business travels, weekend trips, vacations and camping and best of all, are quick and easy. Table of Contents How to Fold Shorts to Save Space in Luggage Step 1 – Lay Shorts Out Flat Step 2 – Fold in Half Step 3 Option A – Folding Step 3 Option B – Rolling...

By Pang-Chieh Ho If you were to ask me about the items I have the most of in my home, I would say it’s books and bags. The books are easier to organize (when I say “organize,” I mean “leave on a shelf”), while the bags have been more resistant to my coordination efforts. So this week I’m asking experts about the best ways to organize bags, especially if you have limited space.  But before we get into that, we have a birthday to celebrate! Drumroll, please … SMARTER IS A YEAR OLD! Illustration: Chris Griggs/Consumer Reports In celebration of...

Once you get your rugs vacuumed and your bathroom floors scrubbed, there’s one big task on your cleaning to-do list left. It’s the task of tasks, the peak of the tidiness mountain: spring cleaning your closet. GIVEAWAY / ENTER TO WIN Last Chance: Enter To Win the Ultimate Self-Care Giveaway We are partnering with some of our favorite brands to give away over $3,300 in prizes that will help you elevate each day with luxurious, sustainable self-care products. Enter for a chance to win so you can prioritize you—day in and day out. ENTER TO WIN In our opinion, it’s...

You know how as a parent, you sometimes just…hide? Like, “doing laundry” for way longer than you need to so you can sneak a candy bar. Or, “washing your face” for an extra 15 minutes while you scroll your phone. Well, I have a new place to hide. And it’s kind of glorious. I’ve been working on our closet renovation for a few weeks now, and I’m thrilled to say it’s finally fully complete. I shared all of the details on the new closet system last week, but I’ve been working on all of the finishing touches that make it...