Back-to-school season is here, and if your house is anything like mine, your kids are leaving their things everywhere. Shoes on the couch, backpacks in the kitchen, school papers scattered across the stairs… it’s a daily obstacle course. Enter my new favorite organizing hack: stair baskets!

I recently picked up the Kirkton Home Organizing Baskets with wooden handles from Aldi (just $9.99 for a set of two) during my usual stroll down the Aisle of Shame—you know, that aisle where all the home goods steals live. As an avid Aldi shopper, I can’t resist these little gems that make life a tiny bit easier.

Here’s how we’re using them: each child has their own basket that sits on the stairs. Loose items like shoes, backpacks, jackets, and random school supplies get tossed into their basket at the end of the day. Then, in the morning, the kids can carry their baskets upstairs to their rooms, unpack, and bring the empty baskets back down. It’s simple, practical, and keeps the stairs—and the rest of the house—tidy.

I can’t tell you how much calmer mornings feel knowing I don’t have to pick up scattered belongings before we even start breakfast. And the best part? The baskets are sturdy, cute, and the wooden handles make them easy for my kids to grab and carry themselves.

If your kids are notorious for leaving their stuff all over the house like mine, this is a game-changer. A small $10 investment, a little daily habit, and suddenly, our home feels just a bit more organized.

This product is Mom Hack Approved!

How do you keep your kids’ stuff organized during the school year? I’d love to hear your tips! Share them in the comments below.