Keeping up with the growing mass of clutter that comes with children is a difficult skill to master. I found that as my sweet little baby grew into an active toddler it became nearly impossible to keep up.  Just as I would find a place for everything, there would be a birthday, or holiday, or visit from relatives and I would once again be stuck with a pile of toys in the corner.

I finally got smart and bought the Multi-Bin Organizer by Brookstone.  At first I had a hard time finding one that I liked.  I was stuck on the idea that I wanted an organizer or child bookshelf that looked like it was for a toddler.  Then I stumbled upon this one by accident.

It wasn't what I thought I wanted, not pink and lacy, or loud and colorful, but simple and classic.  It reminded me that all forms of home décor don't have to have a theme.  It also occurred to me that this could work for my things as well as hers.

The Brookstone multi-bin organizer comes in white, mahogany, honey oak, and black so it really works just about anywhere.  I bought one for my daughter's room and was happy to learn that cleaning up after her was quick and easy, but even better than that was how easy it is for her to clean up after herself.

She can simply throw her toys into the bins in whatever way she feels like, and it still looks surprisingly neat and organized.  She actually enjoys sorting through her things and putting them in different categories!  Coloring books, legos, dolls, crayons, everything has a place now.

I liked it so much that I bought the set of three for my family room.  They look beautiful stacked, and they even come with the hardware and felt pads needed for safe stacking.  The single unit is 27 1/2” W x 11 1/2” D x 26” H and is made of warp-resistant wood composite, so it easily fits in most homes and looks great.

I find the stackable storage bins very useful for when I have last minute guests.  I can quickly throw everyday items such as gloves, magazines, shoes, toys, cell phones, mail, pretty much anything all in one place and my home appears much neater. Curious children can't get into the higher bins, so I throw things I don't want them touching into the taller shelves.

I love that there is nothing you can't use this piece of furniture for.  It is great for books and magazines, organizing shoes in a mudroom, tools in a workshop and  planting accessories, and is beautiful for rolled up towels in the bathroom. It can be a very attractive office organizer, a new way of organizing your food pantry, even a unique way of storing wine bottles.

I've looked around and found similar pieces of furniture, but the Brookstone Multi-Bin Organizer is priced right and from my experience it is a great buy.  I know we don't like to think about our children growing up, but one day they will. With this organizer you won't have to find a place to store it after only using it for a few years, because it is so stylish. 

Do yourself a huge favor and get your home as organized a possible.  I feel that anything that saves me some time is appreciated.  Spend less time wondering why your house always seems cluttered and more time doing the things that make you happy, like spending time with your little one.