Entryway Organizing

This is one of those ideas that just seems so obvious, and yet, how many of us have a designated place for all those miscellaneous bits and pieces that we carry around in our pockets?

I just found this little tip on Ohdeedoh, one of my favorite blogs, and I encourage you to try it.

All you need is a clear jar or open container placed near the most often used entry to your home or where you're most likely to empty your pockets. (That might mean you need a jar in your laundry room as well.) Let the whole family know that the purpose of the jar is to collect their "pocket finds" so that those items don't end up hiding in cupboards and drawers throughout the house.

It's important that you use a clear jar, as a solid or closed-up container will only serve the same purpose as a junk drawer. If you can see the contents of the jar, you're more likely to use them or eventually return those items to their homes.

Photo Source: Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh