KIDS AND YOUR SANITY!

Hate the mess? Having children does not necessarily mean a messy home. Making organization fun for them will also return your sanity as well.

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Use colorful bins and LABEL!

I know it seems like another task to label but your kids will follow more if you teach them and label their bins. It will give them a sense of ownership.

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Set up hooks and a bench at the entry of your home or at the entry of your child's room.

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I never realized how important this is but having a command center is something I think everyone should have, kids or no kids. After all, we have letters, bills, shoes and other paraphernalia that will accumulate and create a mess if we don't have a space for it. Add bins at the bottom of the bench and label with each child's name.

Use a desk organizer, cork board/blackboard/whiteboard for their study.

Well, you're not the only one who needs this! Your kids do as well. They'll be studying for at least 16 years after all! For those with asthma, use a whiteboard. For older kids, a cork board and a blackboard is fun!

Place a bin near their bed.

I honestly don't know why my son has so much things near his bed. I solved the problem by adding a bin. It relegates his mess to one container! Sorry, son, you star in this role!!

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KID-PROOF YOUR LIVING ROOM WITH THIS EASY GUIDE!

With all the energy and at times, the tantrums, it takes hard work not only to keep up with your toddlers but also to keep them safe in your home. Another thing to consider is how your style would match and correspond to the needs of a toddler-friendly house, specifically your living room.

It should not be rocket science really. It will only require you a little bit of creativity and you are good to go!

When spending time in the family room, like watching movies, and you want to keep your little tykes busy and quiet, keep a pack or a mini box of colorful art supplies for them to work with. These could be placed on a toddler-friendly coffee table as well, which could be an ottoman, or even on your reading nook by the window. Remember to supervise though!

Your couch could be customized, in a dark color or patterned fabric. This is to avoid appalling appearances of spills and stains. Couches that could use a slipcover are good choices, too. Other fabric choices that are easy to clean is ultra suede, outdoor fabrics like Sunbrella. Check out your local fabric store for these. They can guide you to find the correct fabric. Any spills should still be cleaned immediately to prevent further staining.

Now when it comes to flooring, make use of a patterned rug to hide potential stains. This will also protect your running and highly energized toddlers from slipping and hitting their heads hard on the floor. Do use a carpet pad to avoid any slips.

Needless to say, remove all breakables and set them on a higher shelf. Make sure your furniture has round edges. No glass please. Even though it may be tempered, we wouldn't want any accidents for your children. Be careful as well with your window shade cords. Tie them up higher to avoid any accidents. Lastly, remember to cover all unused outlets. 

Kids will always be kids. Sometimes, no matter how childproof we make our homes, they still manage to do something we never thought they could! My kid drank a shampoo bottle so fast it just took milliseconds! We called the hospital and good thing, all the ingredients were harmless. Nevertheless, let us be watchful but hopefully, try not to be a nervous wreck. What matters most is that you spend time and have fun with your family!

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EASY WAYS TO ADD CHARM TO YOUR CHILD'S ROOM

As responsible and loving parents, we only want what’s best for our kids. This includes giving them a safe space that is both comfortable and appealing.

The good news is you don’t have to spend that much. There are lots of ways to enhance your children’s rooms, such as following DIY ideas, cheap but stylish wall decals, fun storage, and even colorful paint.

To start with, you could always count on the internet for do-it-yourself decorations. For example, you could have their names hung on their wall with Lego or paint!

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Use wall decals as a tool for decor or to educate your kids with the alphabet. These wall stickers/decals are commercially available in-store, as well as online. There are different designs to choose from that your children will definitely enjoy!

Charlotte's room

Storage need not be plain and boring. Teach your kids to fix their toys and place them back in colorful baskets. Who said that chores and cleaning up after themselves cannot be as fun and as colorful? You can color code them as well for easier storage. Remember to teach them the code!

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And lastly, play with different colors of paint. You can cover the walls with a striped pattern or with bright colors. Another fun idea is to leave a part of the wall plain white, and let your kids paint it themselves! Just make sure you use non-toxic paint. It will certainly be a perfect bonding moment between you and your kids!

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See, as long as your kids have fun, you really don’t have to shed too much cash on their bedroom decorations!

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