We’ve gotten a lot of snow this winter at our cottage in Pennsylvania. Our girls LOVE to play in the snow, but it can take a long time to get everyone bundled and out the door. We have found that keeping our winter items organized in the entryway makes it so much easier! Here are our top 4 items to make getting out the door easier in winter!
Coat Hooks
I built a custom Board and Batten hook wall behind our entry door to store coats. There are 3 high hooks, so Emily and I each store our coat plus our family backpack at the top. There are also 3 low hooks, so each girl has a place to store their coat, and the older girls can access them independently.
Mitten Tree
My mom gave us a mitten tree (similar to this one), and it has been transformational! We can each store mittens, gloves, hats, or scarves on the hooks. It is a perfect place to store them and easily reach them, but the best part is that after we play in the snow the wet items are able to easily DRY on the hooks.
Shoe Trays
We keep these 3 shoe trays by the door, and each of us store one pair of tennis shoes and one pair of snow boots there. The shoe trays help to keep the shoes organized, and also keep any dirt or melting snow contained.
Floor Mats
We have this extra large floor mat in front of our door so that there is space for all of us to stand while removing wet coats, boots, mittens, hats, and scarves. This also helps to keep any dirt or melting snow contained, instead of spreading out onto the hardwood floor.
Play in the Snow
Those are the 4 items that we have found make getting out the door easier in winter. And then it’s time to play outside and enjoy the snow as a family! Here are the links again:
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Hi, I'm Tidy Dad!
Tyler Moore is the creator of the “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and website. A public school teacher in New York City, husband, and father of three young daughters, he has been featured on Good Morning America and in The Washington Post, The New York Times, New York Post, Better Homes & Gardens Secrets of Getting Organized magazine, Apartment Therapy, and many podcasts including HGTV and Minimalist Moms. During the school year, he lives with his wife, Emily, a pediatric occupational therapist, and three daughters in Queens, New York. In the summer, they spend as much time as possible in their small but tidy cottage in the Poconos.
February 2, 2021
Getting Out the Door Easier in Winter
We’ve gotten a lot of snow this winter at our cottage in Pennsylvania. Our girls LOVE to play in the snow, but it can take a long time to get everyone bundled and out the door. We have found that keeping our winter items organized in the entryway makes it so much easier! Here are our top 4 items to make getting out the door easier in winter!
Coat Hooks
I built a custom Board and Batten hook wall behind our entry door to store coats. There are 3 high hooks, so Emily and I each store our coat plus our family backpack at the top. There are also 3 low hooks, so each girl has a place to store their coat, and the older girls can access them independently.
Mitten Tree
My mom gave us a mitten tree (similar to this one), and it has been transformational! We can each store mittens, gloves, hats, or scarves on the hooks. It is a perfect place to store them and easily reach them, but the best part is that after we play in the snow the wet items are able to easily DRY on the hooks.
Shoe Trays
We keep these 3 shoe trays by the door, and each of us store one pair of tennis shoes and one pair of snow boots there. The shoe trays help to keep the shoes organized, and also keep any dirt or melting snow contained.
Floor Mats
We have this extra large floor mat in front of our door so that there is space for all of us to stand while removing wet coats, boots, mittens, hats, and scarves. This also helps to keep any dirt or melting snow contained, instead of spreading out onto the hardwood floor.
Play in the Snow
Those are the 4 items that we have found make getting out the door easier in winter. And then it’s time to play outside and enjoy the snow as a family! Here are the links again:
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This post contains affiliate links. We may make a small commission for purchases made through these links with no additional fee to the customer. We only link to products we use and love! Thank you for supporting our blog!
February 2, 2021
Getting Out the Door Easier in Winter
Hi, I'm Tidy Dad!
Tyler Moore is the creator of the “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and website. A public school teacher in New York City, husband, and father of three young daughters, he has been featured on Good Morning America and in The Washington Post, The New York Times, New York Post, Better Homes & Gardens Secrets of Getting Organized magazine, Apartment Therapy, and many podcasts including HGTV and Minimalist Moms. During the school year, he lives with his wife, Emily, a pediatric occupational therapist, and three daughters in Queens, New York. In the summer, they spend as much time as possible in their small but tidy cottage in the Poconos.
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