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23 Items to Help Get Them Out the Door
Home Organization Solutions
Back-to-school season should really be called back-to-the-morning-routine season. It’s time to embrace the chaos of waking, dressing, brushing, cleaning, eating, packing, shoelace tying, searching (and more searching), before running out the door.
Looking for some inspiration to get them out the door effortlessly this year? We can’t promise it will be as easy as that, but our editor’s picks for this month’s The List: 23 Items to Help Get Them Out the Door should help.
We’re forever telling them to look on the bright side, so take a cue from these unshakably happy Festiva Smiley Knobs from Lee Valley Tools. Made from strong, durable and fade-resistant plastic, they are strong enough to hold backpacks, coats, or a much-loved hat. Order one in each of their favourite colours and you’ll give them all something to smile about. ($4.20, buy this)
If you’ve all outgrown the toddler art easel you’re still using as a central messaging spot, it’s time for an upgrade. Small enough to fit on a wall near the main exit and entrance areas, the Umbra Talk Chalk Board talks to them as they walk out, reminding them, and you, about t-ball, tomorrow’s test, and team try-outs. Word up. ($25, buy this)
We used to be serially-stressed about cereal spillage in our home until we learned about Budeez The Box Topper Lids. When we popped one on top of their favourite morning munchies, it was suddenly smooth ‘cerealing’, thanks to this ingeniously simple device that turns cereal boxes into easy-pour objects (while still keeping the contents fresh). ($3.99, buy this)
We all have something to hide. If your space is cramped and you only have room for one storage unit, make it a basket with a lid that will hide their hats, small backpacks, an extra pair of shoes and more. Pier 1’s Water Hyacinth Box with lid is more cultured than kid cute. It won’t clutter up a small space, but it will be the go-to spot for everything they need going out the door. ($35, buy this)
See all our editor’s picks in The List: 23 Items to Get Them Out the Door, and never run out of time for your cup of coffee again. Tested by Alison R., Toronto
First published 2011.08.23
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