Back to School: Seasonal Self Storage Solutions

Your children are about to begin a new school year, and quietly gazing at your messy house sends mixed signals. Part of you is relieved that the kids will be back in school soon. Your house will be cluttered only a few hours each day instead of 24/7. You’ll have time to yourself, allowing you to reset, catch up with work, and resume your daily routines.

On the other hand, you enjoyed your children. Family vacations, sleepovers, and everyday activities have left you exhausted, but content. Recalling that you have only 18 summers before college or other endeavors take over their lives gives you pause.

Before you get too emotional, remember that it’s your responsibility to set your students up for success. Give them the structure and balance that they need to have a successful year. One way to do this is to declutter and organize: clear the clutter, clear the mind.

While you’re laying the groundwork to move into the school year, consider leasing a self storage unit.

A secure self storage unit is like having an extra closet. You can stock up on school supplies without stuffing you’re already overflowing closets. When your student mentions that they need a poster board at 10:00 on a Sunday evening, you don’t panic. You can zip over to your storage unit because you’ve been stocking up on extra materials.

Trusted Self Storage is your go-to for the perfect size self storage unit. They have tons of locations and a wide range of sizes and configurations. Self storage will save you stress and help make your home an organized haven for the coming school year.

For more information, check our website and FAQs. If you need assistance, our friendly staff is available to help.

Tips and Tricks for Back to School Organization

Rent Self Storage
Get the ball rolling by renting a safe, affordable, self storage unit. You can store school supplies, seasonal school clothes, and the gear that goes along with extra curricular activities.

Face it, students are constantly running out of materials, growing out of clothes, and losing everything. With all of your essentials stashed in a convenient self storage unit, everything you need is easily accessible.

You’ll avoid extra trips to the store and the panic that comes with knowing it’s after 9:00 and everything is closed.

Create a Back to School Shopping List
Before setting out on your back to school shopping trip, create a categorized list to ensure that your students have everything they need. You can search supply lists for your school on both Walmart and TeacherLists.com. If you want to do something special for your child’s teacher, Amazon has a classroom registry for teacher wishlists.

Double check to be sure that you don’t forget the extras like graphing calculators and flash drives.

If you lease a self storage unit, you can buy sale items in bulk and keep them stashed in self storage. This will eliminate those constant shopping trips during the school year.

Choose the Right Backpack
GregoryHahn, MD at Johns Hopkins Medicine has some tips for choosing the right backpack.

Select a backpack that is lightweight and sturdy. It should have strong zippers and high-quality nylon fabric that will stand up to wear and tear.

Wide, padded shoulder straps and padded back support will prevent strain. Be sure the backpack is large enough to carry books, supplies, and personal items without being overly bulky.

It’s recommended that both straps are used. Carrying a backpack on one shoulder can lead to severe muscle and joint damage, resulting in neck, back, and shoulder strain.

A filled backpack should not weigh more than 10 pounds. Clean out a younger child’s backpack regularly to be sure that it doesn’t exceed the recommended weight. Encourage older kids to clean their bag from time to time.

Have your child help decide on the best area to store the packback and keep it neat and organized. Kids are more likely to keep things tidy if they are included in the decision making process.

Set Your Student Up for Academic Success
Carving out a dedicated study and homework space for your child is the key to academic success. Whether this space is a corner of their bedroom or another area of the home, it should be free of distractions and clutter.

Extra furniture, unused toys, and boxes of seasonal decorations can be moved into your self storage unit. Your now tidy area can be outfitted with a desk, a comfy chair, and shelving for extra school supplies.

Along with giving your student a quiet study area, foster time management and positive learning with a consistent daily routine. Create a schedule for homework and extracurricular activities. Include relaxation time and a reasonable bedtime. Children need plenty of rest to recharge so that they can be alert and productive.

Conclusion

Another summer is in the books, and it’s time to get the kids back to school. Make this year the best one yet by leasing a self storage unit. You’ll have extra space for school supplies, seasonal clothes, and distracting clutter.

Give your students designated study space spaces by storing the excess furniture and unnecessary items that may be in the way. You’ll set them up to achieve their academic goals and have a memorable school year.