August has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute it's the Fourth of July, and the next you're standing in a store surrounded by notebooks and pencils, wondering how summer went so fast and why your house looks like there was an explosion in every room.

If you want this school year to feel like a fresh start instead of barely controlled chaos, this episode is for you.

In This Episode:

The four spaces that actually matter before school starts (hint: the closet you’ve been meaning to get to for the past 5 years isn't one of them).

A 30-minute reset for clearing out everything left over from the last school.

How to set up systems for backpacks, school papers, and homework so weekly meltdowns (Theirs? Yours? No judgment) aren’t happening like clockwork.

A listener question about decluttering a kid's room when they don't want you touching their stuff, and a game that makes it easier for everyone.

Resources Mentioned: Clear the Clutter session: www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/clear-the-clutter

Related episode on Zombie Decluttering: Episode 10

Next Steps:

1. Grab the Decluttering and Organizing Quick Wins Guide or Home Clarity Guide at www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/free and get weekly tips, new ideas, and updates delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
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Related Episodes: 10: Zombie Decluttering: Get Your Kids and Husband to Help So You Have More Time for Making Fun Memories 07: Decluttering Routines That Continue Working Even When Your Life Changes 08: Summer Organizing Routines to Keep Your Home From Falling Apart When the Kids Are Out of School