Here's an Idea: A Simple Way to Contain the Baby Clutter
Having a new baby in the house = lots of extra stuff around.
Burp cloths, blankets, little baby toys, books...etc. Even though we try and keep all the "stuff" at a minimum, it still feels like it is everywhere.
And a lot of that baby stuff migrates to our bedroom (which is where we often lounge and play in the mornings + late afternoons).
When I cleaned our room, I would haul all the stuff back to the nursery (by haul I mean carry it five steps), and then a day later, it hiked on back to the bedroom. Eventually, I got frustrated with all the back + forth baby stuff parade :)
So, to solve this problem, I grabbed a basket, stuck it on our dresser, and put in all the basics: a few books, toys, a burp cloth, a onesie, lotion, and a blanket. Now, we have easy access to all the basics, and it eliminates the need to go back and forth for little things.
It's not rocket science, and I'm sure a lot of people have figured this out long ago. But, you know me--I love the simple things.
What are simple ways you help contain the clutter in your home?
Burp cloths, blankets, little baby toys, books...etc. Even though we try and keep all the "stuff" at a minimum, it still feels like it is everywhere.
And a lot of that baby stuff migrates to our bedroom (which is where we often lounge and play in the mornings + late afternoons).
{I love our daily rest time on the bed: he smiles + giggles, and I smile right on back!}
When I cleaned our room, I would haul all the stuff back to the nursery (by haul I mean carry it five steps), and then a day later, it hiked on back to the bedroom. Eventually, I got frustrated with all the back + forth baby stuff parade :)
So, to solve this problem, I grabbed a basket, stuck it on our dresser, and put in all the basics: a few books, toys, a burp cloth, a onesie, lotion, and a blanket. Now, we have easy access to all the basics, and it eliminates the need to go back and forth for little things.
It's not rocket science, and I'm sure a lot of people have figured this out long ago. But, you know me--I love the simple things.
What are simple ways you help contain the clutter in your home?
I feel like I should add a basket like this in our living room. I end up taking a burp cloth from her diaper bag and then don't have one when we're out. I can only say I try to be diligent in my decluttering, no tips yet!
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