Tidbit Tuesday :: Organization

Today we'll go a bit off the beaten path- who'd notice with the new snowfall we received overnight? It's hard to leave traces behind when they are blown over again. Although not much, we certainly realize it with the brisk temperatures of the wind we nearly forgot about. Oh how Mother Nature continually surprises us!

With all the cold weather being brought upon us I thought it'd be a great time to discuss where to place all those hats, gloves, scarves and any tidbits that we come across when the weather turns sour on us. 

Although I love baskets and have recently stored all these accessories in a basket close to the front door, I've found that it's brimming with wool and additional space is necessary.

While wandering through the isles of Target one early morning last week, I stumbled upon the dollar section at the front of the store. I was nearing the end of my shopping extravaganza and headed to the checkout when I spotted the sparkling isles all decked out in Valentine's accessories and other unnecessary objects overflowing the shelves. As I scanned the items and pondered if anything was actually worth the purchase, I came across a hanging over-the-door storage/organization pouch that I am certain many of you have seen. For a DOLLAR?!?! 

I bought 3!!! 

I placed one on the inside of each of the kids' bedroom doors. The pink one in the girls room holds all the incidental beauty products they have. There are pouches to hold Cotton Candy spray, Vanilla Sugar body wash, Curls Up hair product, etc. It works fabulously. I even hung a mirror low enough for the 6 year old residing in the room to be able to add a dash of scent and check herself out right before heading out the door for a busy day of learning and fun. 

In the boys room I placed the same organizer over their door to hold things that accumulate in a little boys room. There are pockets that hold rubber snakes, Tonka trucks, plastic vice grips for professional and consistent snowball making, and figurines from goblins to Tow Mater. 

And the last pocket/pouch organizer was placed behind the closed door of the hall closet in our "foyer". It's not really a foyer but a coat closet near the front door nonetheless. Inside of the pockets I have neatly organized all the caps, scarves, mittens, gloves, rain ponchos, umbrellas, and even an ice scraper that needn't be present in the car since one already lives there. It's nicely organized, neatly packed up, and easily accessible. It's BRILLIANT!

Here are a few examples to give you an idea of what we are working with. And if you are lucky enough, you might find these great gadgets in the clearance section of the local supermarket. 

Enjoy! :)