The Women’s Book Columbus Area Calendar Postings for The Week of February 14, 2010

Snow is falling in central Ohio, which can lead to challenges on the roads and in our entryways. Keeping clutter at bay can be difficult this time of year, as clutter seems to accumulate when we first walk in the door. Here’s a few tips to keep you organized and ready to face the brisk winter season.

Make a Boot Box-Line the bottom of a tray or box with pebbles from the garden,using it for drainage with wet snow covered boots.

Assign Storage Bins- Give every member a space of “their own” to house belongings and essentials for outdoors. Bins can be placed in cubbies, stacked below a bench, or hung on the walls.

Accessories Organizer-Hang a few wire baskets on the wall or inside a closet door for gloves, scarves, and hats, hanging one for the adults separately, in order to have them when you need them.

Communications Wall- Create a message center with memo boards or chalkboards. It’s a great place to communicate with family members.

Accordian Wine Rack- Place an accordian wine rack on top of the dryer to hang gloves, hats, and scarves from to dry.

Slippery When Wet-Safeguard your home by placing mats and rugs through the entryway and into your home. If removing shoes is a policy in your home, have a basket or tray with a pair of shoes there, so guests know what to expect.