Get Organized Debbie Williams is an organizing strategist and founder of OrganizedTimes.com. She is the author of  "Common Sense Organizing" from Champion Press. Conquering Playroom Clutter Question: My kid's playroom is a disaster area. You'd think a tornado swept through is there anyway we can keep this space neat and clutter free? Robin Answer: Conquering kid clutter is quite a challenge, but there are some simple solutions that will contain that clutter once and for all. Use sturdy under-the-bed storage bins hold rolls of craft paper and art supplies. Top a plastic garbage can with a vinyl table round to make a chair side table, which doubles as hidden storage. Once the kids start entertaining their classmates, they'll be set for tea parties and after school visits. Create instant storage with metal racks that hang over the door. Fill with books, children's videos, and audiotapes. Vertical storage frees floor space and creates visual interest while utilizing unused space. Hang a vinyl pouch organizer on the back of the playroom door. Although these are normally used to organize jewelry, they do a fine job of corraling desk supplies, Barbie shoes and other small accessories. Shoe bags easily hang on a closet door and contain all those beanie babies, Barbies and action figures Two file cabinets can be used to support a desktop for a workspace, which is great for homework or arts and crafts Filing cabinets for your kids provide a spot for all those papers that seem to take over the house: school work, pictures, cards, awards and certificates, art projects, report cards. That leaves more room in the play room for creative play. If you don't want sharp metal edges or bulky file cabinets in your playroom, let them fill colorful folders with their paper treasures, then hang them in a plastic milk crate. This can easily be stored in their bedroom or carried to the kitchen when studying. Several organizing product companies sell a corrugated chest with pull out box "drawers." The unit holds six boxes, one for each school year, and provides a safe place for all those school year treasures. Or talk your neighborhood pizza parlor into giving you an unused pizza box, which your kids can decorate and fill with childhood treasures. Corral those stuffed animals in a doll's playpen, toy hammock or hang from a pole wrapped with velcro. Use divided containers such as tackle boxes and craft bins for toys with small parts. Legos, action figures and trading cards. Purchase a rolling cart with drawers to house the video game set and all the games that go with it. And my favorite: Implement a House Rule to make sure the kids clean as they go, picking up thei toys before going outside to ride bikes, eat dinner or go to bed. For some kids, competition is enough to get them going-- set a ticking timer and have them beat the clock or race each other. The winner gets to pick a movie or play video games first. Good luck, Debbie Williams Also see: Ask Debbie your questions Recently answered questions Use technology to simplify your life