The kids are out of school. What a wonderful time to prepare for the summer. By taking time to clear out the end of school papers, books and miscellaneous found objects you can set the stage for summer break. This could be the time to instill good habits and good feng shui by sorting through these items to determine which have special meaning and are important to save. Then you can involve the kids in how they want to save it, store it or get rid of it.
This is essentially clutter clearing 101. If you love it, use it or need it to function, it stays. Review each item and consider rotating art projects on display or choosing special writing projects to place in a decorated folder. Now, this review may be more of a challenge to some Moms than kids. Are you a save everything Mom or a throw everything out Mom? Perhaps there is a middle ground that can be found that can honour what the child has accomplished during the year. Determine how much space you are willing to devote to school memories then use your imagination.
School items can enhance the energy in the Children and Creativity area of the home. But, what if this area of the home appears to not be appropriate for children’s art work and writing? Perhaps there is a spot on a shelf, a shadow box on the wall or a decorated box that could fit into your lifestyle. Again, if it makes you happy, puts a smile on your face, or reminds you of the importance of family or the time you spent together creating the memory then you have put it in the right spot.
Copyright 2007 Brenda Rosenberg All rights reserved.
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