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Playroom Organization: Photo Labels for the IKEA Expedit

While we don't have a playroom, we do use bins in an Ikea Expedit for storing our son's clothing. The bins take up most of the shelf so it's hard to see inside and our husband is constantly complai...

Peg Rails from Period House

We really like the clean and classic look of Shaker peg rails. They're a great solution for storage if you always find members of the family are leaving their coats or bags lying around. The Period...

Eina Storage Bench

A couple of years ago, when we were creating a play area in our home, this storage bench from Ikea was exactly what we were looking for. Too bad it didn't exist then. If, like us, you're looking for r...

Tips for Paring Down

We saw our neighbor's flyer for a garage sale last weekend. They had listed all manner of things that piqued our interest - baby toys, books, furniture and gear. Then we realized, we were on the wro...

Make Like a Clothes Tree

Summer may not seem like a time when your young 'uns need a clothes tree, but consider the following seasonal detritus: bathing suits, towels, goggles, hats, hoodies, and assorted bags and packs. If y...

Chore Charts

Last summer, we highlighted Simple Mom's advocacy of chore charts for preschoolers. With so many ways to construct your own child's charts and plans, it's nice to also have so many sources out there a...

Via Toy Box: Organization for More than Toys

Storage solutions from Via Toy Box Company can and should be stretched further than just wrangling in toys. Our favorite uses for these customizable designs are for closet organization, under-the-bed ...

Digital Spring Cleaning

We normally like to think we're pretty organized when it comes to our digital files, but looking back at the photos from our son's (almost) first year of life - they're a mess! We have two major pr...

10 Secrets Of Organized Families

We know life is full of finger paintings and macaroni necklaces which is why a suggestion from a recent list of 10 secrets of organized families caught our attention. By using a mailing box for each...

Storage Idea: Use a Dollhouse

Lori at Pretty Little Things spotted this dollhouse at Target, decided it was a must-have for her work studio, and turned it into a main storage piece......

Moving Tip: Lean on Your Friends

One of the best things we can offer friends (especially those who are parents) is help during the most chaotic and stressful life moments. Packing and moving with a baby or child in your life is most ...

Erasable Labels

How is it we didn't know about these labels until now? Apparently, the Container Store carries an entire system of them- so you can use erasable labels for your home files, the kid's cubbies, and wha...

Home Pets: Books & Magazine Storage

Home Pets, by Metodot, were designed to be magazine storage for your home. They are part of the endeavor to provide modern spaces something playful and cheery. We think they will make a great addit...

Good Idea: Pegboard in the Nursery

Pegboard in a nursery or child's room is such a perfect space-saving idea. Properly installed, pegboard can support everything from artwork to storage containers, plus it allows you a huge degree of f...

Do You Have Toy-Free Rooms?

Since we're talking about small spaces this month, we're wondering- how much space in your home do you give to toys? Have they taken over, or do you have any toy-free zones? An article over at Par...

Getting Dressed Made Easy: Days Of The Week Tags

Kids dressing themselves is a valuable lesson (one which we're not entirely sure everyone learned) which can go off without a hitch or can end in morning drama, lost pants, tantrums and more. Amy Lo...

Over the Door Pocket Organizers

click thumbnails for larger pics We're talking about using space wisely in your small spaces this month on Ohdeedoh, and if you really want to use your space well, you have to consider over the door...

How To: Wooden Block Calendar

Using a wooden block calendar is such a simple and great way to start each day and teach your children about dates. You can easily make your own, but we also scouted around to find a few favorites fo...

How To: Make a French Memo Board

We really like french memo boards. They're more child-friendly than tack boards, and of course, they're pretty. We like using one in the kitchen to rotate mail like postcards, thank you notes, and ...

Squirrel Coat Rack

Pardon the pun, but we're nuts about this coat rack. (Actually, don't pardon that pun. It was terrible.) Made of powder-coated stainless steel, this Swedish design features three squirrels and three b...

Giddy Giddy Hair Clip Holder

We can't think of a prettier way to store and organize pretty little hair clips. Our personal favorite is the Cuckoo Clock. ...

Look! Art Table Organization

Ohdeedoh reader Jessica wrote in to share how she organized her daughter's art table. She said: Inspired by the tips from the "Good Questions" post on organizing craft supplies, I decided to finally ...

Chalkboard Calendar

We stumbled upon this great looking chalkboard calendar by Pinch Design. This is an idea that could work well with families with lots going on - playdates, piano lessons, dentist appointments, book c...

KangaRoom Teen and Tween Storage

We're a fan of KangaRoom's fun storage systems and solutions, and we recently revisited their site to find several great storage items that may appeal to the 'tween/teen set. ...