Each has his or her own playdates, after-school activities, and class projects.
Normally first names can be enough but use last names or an initial to be extra safe.
Parents can get as fancy, fun, and creative as they want with name labels and stickers.
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Want more cleaning and organizing tips?
you could purchase shoe organizers at home stores or tryDIYing shoe racks.
Use over-the-door organizers or shoe benches withyou guessed ita name sticker on them.
Build a habit with your kids.
Scan or Shred (Last Years Papers)
Yes, I said it.
You have to make room for the new by getting rid of the old.
This meansrecyclingor shredding items with their name on it.
So, start by sorting through everythingtoss more items than you keep.
Of course, its ok to keep the exceptional or important item, but be very picky.
Anything you dont love or the kids dont need, recycle or shred.
Otherwise, half-loved items will only pile up and clutter their rooms or creative spaces.
Its easier to sort through things as kids bring them home.
Remember, its all going to happen again next year.
Dont let your childs needs catch you off guard.
Be prepared for surprises by planning ahead for the inevitable.
