September 2, 2008

Organize your entryway for fall

By BETH BENCE REINKE
For Smart

Summer's out, school's in!

Back to the morning routine of packing lunches, stuffing book bags and searching for lost shoes and homework. One way to ease the transition is an entryway makeover.
In the morning and afternoon, the entryway serves as grand central station of your home, said Tammy Burke, professional organizer and owner of "Organize It All" in Dallastown.

"What happens after school is you have this flux of stuff coming in -- shoes, backpacks, sports equipment," she said. The trick is to provide spaces to drop essential items after school so that kids can grab-and-go the next morning.

Try these five simple steps to organize your entryway:

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