Summer is a busy time, especially for parents who have young children. You want to keep your little ones entertained in the hot summer heat while still making it on-time to work, appointments, and social gatherings. Being organized can help you get out the door easier.

Whether you’re taking your children to the pool, park or beach, you likely have lots of extra gear to tote around. One of the best summer organization tips you can use is establishing drop zones for your home. Whether it’s your garage, mudroom, or basement, these places help keep clutter contained and help you keep your sanity.

Make sure kids know where to put their soccer gear so it’s ready to go for the next practice. If you have a pool bag, make sure the kids return goggles, water guns and other pool toys to the bag so you know where everything is when it’s time to hit the pool or beach.