March Break is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to tackle family organization projects before the busy pace of spring begins. With the first day of spring on March 20, it’s a great opportunity to involve the whole family in organizing your home and preparing for the season ahead. By dedicating some time during March Break to declutter and refresh key areas of your home, you’ll set the tone for a more organized and stress-free year.

Here’s how to make it a fun, family-friendly activity by focusing on the principles of SPACE: Sort, Purge, Assign, Containerize, and Evaluate.

Your entranceway is the first thing you see when you come home, and during the winter months, it often becomes cluttered with boots, heavy coats, and stray mittens. Start by gathering the whole family to Sort through all the items in the space.

• Purge items that no longer fit or are worn out, such as old gloves or broken umbrellas.
• Assign spaces for each family member. Use bins, hooks, or cubbies labeled with their names for jackets, shoes, and bags.
• Containerize seasonal gear. Pack away winter essentials like scarves and boots in labeled bins for easy access next year, and make space for spring jackets and rain gear.
• Evaluate your setup periodically to ensure it’s still working as the seasons change.
• Family Tips: Have younger kids help by sorting items that belong to them & make matching sets—it turns organizing into a game! Consider switching out winter decor for the entrance way with spring decor as a family to welcome the new season.

Bedrooms can quickly become overwhelmed with clothing, toys, and personal belongings. Use March Break to involve each family member in tidying their personal spaces.

• Sort through clothing, toys, and other belongings. Move heavy sweaters & winter wear into storage. Review spring clothing & footwear to make sure it still fits. Make a list of any new required items to purchase.
• Purge items that are no longer worn, loved, or useful. For example, donate outgrown clothes and toys to local charities.
• Assign each item to a “home,” such as drawers, shelves, or bins.
• Containerize small items, like accessories or keepsakes, using storage cubes or baskets.
• Evaluate how often items are used, and create an “infrequent use” bin for things that can be stored elsewhere.

Family Tip: Kids are constantly growing – keep bins marked by size for clothing that is too small and another one for any hand-me-downs that are too large (and figure out how to donate/depose clothing that no longer can be worn by members of the family).You will be constantly cycling through clothing until they stop growing.

Living rooms, playrooms, kitchens and family spaces often become catch-alls for books, games, and miscellaneous items. Use the SPACE method to create a more functional and inviting area:

• Sort books, toys, and decor.
• Purge outdated magazines, broken toys, and anything that doesn’t bring joy or serve a purpose.
• Assign zones for specific activities like homework, reading, gaming, or family movie nights.
• Containerize items with decorative baskets, storage ottomans, or wall-mounted shelves.
• Evaluate the space for clutter regularly to maintain its functionality.

Family Tip: Have kids “shop” their own toy collection to pick what stays in the living room, encouraging them to rotate toys to keep things fresh.

By the time March Break ends, you’ll have a home that’s ready for the new season. Celebrate your hard work by planning a fun family activity or enjoying your freshly organized spaces together. The key to maintaining your progress is setting aside time every week to tidy up and reevaluate your systems.

Feeling overwhelmed or not sure where to begin? Organized Solutions Inc. specializes in creating personalized organizing systems that work for your family and lifestyle. Whether it’s decluttering your garage, optimizing shared living spaces, or refreshing your bedrooms, we’re here to help.

[Produced with the assistance of Generative AI with editorial review to ensure accuracy.]