This Pack-Ahead Clothes Storage System Makes School Mornings Feel Effortless – And It’s Only $24

Calm the back-to-school rush before it starts

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You've survived the summer break, but now the back-to-school rush is looming, and any hope of slow, stress-free mornings is starting to slip away.

It doesn't have to be that way. One of the biggest morning bottlenecks is getting everyone dressed, which is why these $24 Amazon packing cubes can make such a difference. Simply plan outfits, pack each day's clothes into a separate cube, and place them somewhere your child can easily reach.

It's a simple trick to organize a kid's room that encourages independence, cuts down on decision-making, and helps everyone get out the door a little faster.

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This unconventional organizing method is simple. At the start of each week, select dress-code-friendly outfits for your child and pack each, with the appropriate extras such as hair ties, socks, etc., into the cubes. The weekday labels make them easy to arrange on a shelf or in a basket for your child to grab each morning.

The method is an easy way to encourage independence once your child is old enough to dress themselves, and can be a fantastic way to introduce your child to chores. The task can improve fine motor skills, help introduce routine, and offer a sense of autonomy.

These small accomplishments start the day with a sense of achievement. This, in turn, can help start the day in a better mood.

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There is more to solving the rush than organizing your kids room for back-to-school success. These organizers are perfect for creating organized zones throughout your home to make the school run simpler for you all.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.


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Chiana Dickson
Kitchen Appliances Editor

Chiana is Homes & Gardens’ kitchen appliances editor. With a lifelong passion for cooking and baking, she grew up experimenting in the kitchen every weekend with her baking-extraordinaire Mom, has spent time cooking with Le Creuset's expert chefs, and has developed a great understanding of how tools and appliances can make or break your ideal relaxing kitchen routine.