HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS BELONGINGS ORGANIZED IN YOUR CAR (MOM'S QUICK TIP FOR THE WEEK)

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My Quick thrifty tip this week is all about car organization for your kids.

My mini van gets super messy, it amazes me how much “stuff” I find in the back of the van that my kids leave. I decided to come up with a plan to try to organize. My 2 boys like to keep busy while we are in the van so I added a on-the go basket for them.

I didn’t spend any money on this project. The large plastic bin I pull out from a storage drawer unit (I threw the until away and kept the drawers). Inside if this bin I placed 2 cloth baskets which were Easter baskets my kids got from family this year.

I pulled some items to put in their car organizer to keep them busy — books, a clip board, notebook, pencils and pencil sharpener

Some learning games – math and spelling as well as some crayons. (No the crayons didn’t melt surprisingly in the Florida sun)

The I add the books in one basket, the games, pencils and erasers in another basket and the coloring books and notebooks on the side in the larger bin.

Then I put the whole unit in between both my boys carseats so that both of them can reach the items in the bin.

Now it’s just a matter of trying them to keep it neat which is a challenge but it’s much better than finding their belongings on the floor, in between the seat, etc.

For my 3 year old daughter I did something I little different for her toys and books.

I added them to a clear plastic bag that was mine when I was a kid and draped them over her seat. She can easily reach over the side and pull out what she wants. (books, sunglasses, a mini notebook with crayons and a few small toys)