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K ID S’ ROOM

Belt It Out

A canvas belt made

for gardening tools makes a great

holder for art supplies. Velcro the

belt to the edge of a child’s table

and tuck the straps out of sight.

Jade Fig Canvas Garden Belt, $65;

hableconstruction.com

Clear View

Storing bulk pantry

items in same-shape containers saves

space, but what to do with the cooking

directions? Attach clear adhesive

pockets to the outside of the

containers then slip in the info. M.O.

adhesive Business Card and CD Pockets,

$5-$6 per set of 5; seejanework.com

Amanda Catalanotto, a mom and professional organizer, uses what she calls a

“transfer basket” to gather everything that needs to go out the door the next

day— library books, bills to mail, schoolwork. The basket is hauled into the car

every morning and is brought back into the house when errands are done.

“The transfer basket has changed my life,” she says.

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