My Child Can Never Find Socks and Shoes

According to "Better Housekeeping", May 2010 issue, whether they don't land in the hamper or are eaten by the washer, stray socks litter the laundry room and clog drawers. Collect clean socks in a bin or bag by the dryer. Then host a re-pairing party (invite the kids to participate) to match up the stragglers, Use leftover socks for dusting.

In an idea world, kids would pair their shoes neatly at the bottom of the closet. Get real, and place and old laundry basket on the closet floor to contain footwear and shoes are a lot less likely to walk off if they are kept together.