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Um, I have a corner with piles of books, a cluttered coffee table and an overflowing box of pencils, crayons, etc.

In my old place, I had 2 of the plastic rolling carts with 6 drawers. DH decided he didn't like them so now it's just messy, lol. I need to pare down and get rid of the books we actually aren't using right now.

I like those magazie holders! Where could I get some?

Mumkins wrote: I like those magazie holders! Where could I get some?

These look like what I have. I lost my link. You might be able to find them at Wal-mart also. I saw them there once. http://www.amazon.com/RUB40614-Jumbo-Te ... B000LGO4XM

water2wine wrote: It is not really as cluttered as it seems to look in these photos.

Oh my goodness Brenda, your home looks neat as a pin and so organized. I only have two kids and a dedicated school room. What's my excuse?? Can you come over and help me organize my home? Please.....

Mumkins wrote:I like those magazie holders! Where could I get some?

OK, it's not as attractive as the magazine racks, but if funds are limited, I took cardboard boxes and set them up on one end on a shelf. They make decent dividers for a shelf and keep all the books from falling over when you take one out, but they are NOT very attractive...

netpea wrote: Can you come over and help me organize my home? Please.....

If I can do it virtually I would be happy to help. I actually love doing stuff like that.

netpea wrote: OK, it's not as attractive as the magazine racks, but if funds are limited, I took cardboard boxes and set them up on one end on a shelf. They make decent dividers for a shelf and keep all the books from falling over when you take one out, but they are NOT very attractive..

Someone had a great idea of covering cereal boxes cut in the shape of magazine boxes with either fabric or wrapping paper. I had the thought to maybe decoupage them would make them stronger and you could do some cute things with a cereal box. Oatmeal containers store things well too. My kids love to decorate those. I like to hunt in my basement for old junk to use in new ways that makes it not junk...hahaha! Anyway I loved the cereal box idea to make magazine files. I think I might have heard it here even.

Another thing you could do is get one of those large plastic boxes with a smaller box inside to separate your programs and stick your HOD in that. Then at the end of the day it all goes in the box and the box goes in a closet or a cabinet. You can also consolidate your kitchen and use a cabinet shelf as well. I have given up some of my kitchen space for some other things and it was painful at first but now I do not even notice it. If you have a pantry that would work too. Just trying to think of some cheap organization. I used things I already had in my house and just moved the stuff inside someplace else. What is more important that school stuff anyway.