Bin Labels

          One of my favorite YouTubers is Clutterbug! One of the reasons that I love her is because she comes right out and says she is a hot mess! She doesn't just show you beautiful spaces and act perfect. In some of her videos her bird is going crazy in the background. At the end of her videos she always has a little extra tip or funny story. Most of the stories are about her doing or saying something silly or making a mistake. I like the idea of someone that is that transparent! However, her channel still offers some great cleaning tips, organization/decoration tips, mom hacks, and DIY's!
          One of the unique concepts she talks about are clutterbugs! She says everyone has a different organizing style and simplifies them with the bugs. There are crickets, ladybugs, butterflies, and bees! Two of the bugs crave less visible stuff in a room. Two other bugs prefer that most of their things are visible at all times. She also describes how to organize a home that contains multiple bugs. One method to organizing a home with both a visual and non-visual bug in it, is to use LOTS of labels. Labels are an easy way to tell what is in a bin or basket or cabinet. But you don't have to see the stuff you are storing. Here's an example in the cube storage for my office area.

          Here is a close up of one of the labels.

          I used Scotch Self-seal laminating pouches. No machine required! I also made labels for my son's room. It is Totoro themed! The first time I used velcro dots to attach them. I also just cut them out of paper. BAD IDEA!!! He ATE them!! So I remade them and laminated them. I also used industrial strength velcro strips to attach them to the bins! We will see if they survive! Here is a picture of the final product.

          Here is a close up of one of the labels.

          My husband and I are the ones using these labels to put his clothes away. If I were making these labels for him to put away toys. I would have made pictures on the labels not just words. Almost all children need very visual reminders if you have any hope of them putting away toys!

I hope this post helps you get organized. But more so I hope it inspires you to take a second and a small budget and add a little cuteness/beauty as you do!