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Hello Reader!

Sweet summertime is winding down and the hunt for the best "fit" (IYKYK πŸ˜‰) and all those handy supplies is on. It's time to switch gears from laid back to back staying on schedule. If this is tough transition for your household, our home organizing tips and strategies will help you.

While we can't give you warm temperatures and sunshine all year long, imagine knowing where your keys are everyday or never having to join in on that last minute shoe search when you are already running behind. Sounds amazing, right? From streamlining those hectic mornings to knowing exactly what each day holds, you can breeze through each day with less stress and more calm.

All it takes is a little preparation with our organizing tips and strategies. Let's learn somethin'πŸ€“


Organized for success πŸŽ’

Whether this time of year brings you joy, sadness, excitement, dread or an odd combination of feelings, getting back into the swing of things can be a challenge. This holds true for parents and kids. Back to school means back to alarms, homework and often busy, rushed evenings.

Whether you are celebrating or going kicking and screaming πŸ˜…starting the year off organized will make the experience and process so much easier. From getting those closets ready to knowing exactly what the next day holds, our Back to School organization tips will help you and your kids hit the ground running this school year.

Cheers to a year filled with fun, growth and organization!


Take command of your day to day! πŸ™Œ

Having a Family Command Center will keep your family organized. This is the spot to keep all of your day to day essentials. The goal is to have everything that impacts your daily routine in one place. This space can vary, but often the best location is near your kitchen or entry door.

A few essentials:

  • Keys
  • Jackets
  • Shoes
  • Bookbags
  • Lunch containers
  • Daily calendar
  • Weekly meal plan
  • Running shopping list
  • Kid's school papers

There are a variety of ways to create your family command center. The most important thing is to tailor it to your family's needs. With the right products and system, you can create a space that works with the way your family lives, allowing you to maximize the efficiency of your daily grind. And that feels amazing! 🀩


College bound? πŸŽ“

Do you have a kid heading off to college this fall? Join us for College Night at The Container Store in Charlotte. Our team will be onsite to answer any questions you have and help you shop for all of those dorm must haves.

Of course we will have special discounts and there will be prizes! 🧧

πŸ“…Wednesday, August 12th​
πŸ•7pm to 10pm
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πŸ“The Container Store 4345 Barclay Downs Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209

Check out our list of college must haves here to help you get ready to shop with us!


Those speciality spots... πŸ–ΌοΈ

As we near the end of our Come Home to Calm challenge, we are moving into those optional spaces. You know the craft room that tends to stay in a hot mess so creating is challenging without tidying up first. Or the home gym in your garage that also serves as a storage space that is overfilled with items that don't quite fit anywhere else?

That's your focus for the next couple of weeks.

We aren't aiming for perfection here. The goal is to create spaces in your home where you know where things are, can find them when you need them and can reset the space in just a few minutes.

And actually enjoy the space for it's intended purpose!

If you haven't yet, grab our free guide designed to help you tackle organizing each space in your home with ease. Even if you haven't started yet, this resources will help you with your big or small home organizing projects.

Don't forget to check out Nicole McAlister's Instagram page as she completes the challenge right along with you.


Get It While It's Hot πŸ”₯

We all like saving some cash, right? We are sharing the current sales you can take advantage of at The Container Store to start or finish your home organization projects. Happy Organizing!

The Big Organizing Event ~ 40% off Select Kitchen In Store & Online

If getting your pantry and fridge purged and organized is on your to do list, you don't want to miss this sale. Perfect timing for you to have a highly functional, organized kitchen before the rush of all things fall and winter.

Watch this refrigerator go from messy to perfectly organized in an amazing before and after transformation! In this video, we’ll show you smart storage solutions, space-saving tips, and the best products to keep your fridge neat and functional. Whether you’re looking to reduce food waste, make meal prep easier, or just create a more organized space, this makeover will give you plenty of inspiration!

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