Before the chaos of summer approaches and the kids are out of school, it is time to get your house in order! To make sure your year will be a successful one, make sure you have the right tools to keep your home in order with style.

Here are some of our favorite tips to make your life more Happy. Hip. Helpful. this year:

Are you constantly finding things that don't belong in your kitchen or living room that your kids need to put away? How about creating a "Put Away Bin" to keep by your stairs or near the hallway to your kids' bedrooms. You can use items such as the Bin or Binnette to achieve the ultimate clean living room! Try personalizing a Bin for each family member to keep in a handy spot!

If you're looking for a good way to keep track of your bills and mail, how about using our Binettes as "In" and "Out" bins. This will make your life easier when it comes time to pay bills or to figure out what mail needs to be taken to the mailbox. Imagine having no more mail piled up on your kitchen counter! That sounds like sweet organizational bliss to us!

The beginning of the school year means more paperwork and more forms finding their way into your home. This year have a place to store all of those important documents, such as copies of birth certificates, immunizations, important school dates, etc. Try using our Organizer Caddy, which perfectly fits hanging file folders. Try this Hip Tip: create folders for each member of your household, even the pet! This way when you need it in a hurry you can find it easily!

Get ready for the upcoming school year by creating a homework station with the Organizer Caddy. Keep all the homework necessities together in this handy caddy that can be moved from table to table. Fill it with extra paper, a calculator, lots of extra pens and pencils, and anything a student might need to be successful!

Try using items like our Mini Handy Bin to keep blankets, towels, or yoga mats all in one place. With luxurious vegan leather handles, heading out to the pool or campfire with blankets won't be a struggle!

Does your family have a favorite weekly tradition like "Takeout Tuesday" or pizza on Friday nights? We have a great solution to make sure you always have cash handy when the delivery person arrives - use our Command Center on your wall to keep some cash each week. Make sure to keep coupons and menus easily accessible too!

When your kids are finished with their homework, or when you have a moment to unwind, pull out some art and craft supplies! By using a Get a Grip, or a Get a BIG Grip for serious crafters, you can have arts and crafts on the go! Fill it with markers, paper, glue and glitter for the kids or yarn and knitting needles for you!

Do you have a favorite organization trick that keeps your life Happy. Hip. Helpful? Let us know on our Facebook page!