Pictures needing hung on the wall. The blankets that need put away in the basket. The puzzle that never got done. I could go on, but I'll spare you the rest of my list of "stray stuff" that has somehow ended up in my bedroom. Let's get all that extra "stuff" out! It's a bedroom, not a storage closet.
If you have too much "stray stuff" to deal with today, at least grab a box or laundry basket to contain it all in one place (preferably out of your bedroom) until you can get it distributed to the proper places. If you don't have any "stray stuff" (lucky you!), find another task that you can do to improve your room or closet. Some of the ideas we'll be doing later in the week are in the Monthly To Do box at the right side of the page.
Have the kids join you in these Monthly To Do tasks this week by working on their own rooms, if they're old enough. For today, do they have library books or art supplies that need put back? Who knows, they may even discover that lost roll of tape or their brother's favorite lego guy. If necessary, set a timer for ten or fifteen minutes so they don't feel overwhelmed trying to put away all the "stray stuff" that's hanging out in their rooms. If we break up the dreaded clean-your-room job into bite size pieces, the kiddos will be more willing (and able) to do it. And, you all may be pleasantly surprised by the finished, or at least improved, product at the end of the week.
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