When Clean Your Room Day and Mother's Day Collide

Lisa Simopoulos
May 9
2 min read

May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day, and May 11th is Mother’s Day. Coincidence? We think not. Because if there’s one thing every mom deserves (besides brunch, quiet coffee time, and a million other things), it’s a clean, beautifully organized home—especially the kids' rooms.

A cheerful, well-organized playroom with colorful bins, plush toys, and a low cubby shelf beneath a mural of a green dinosaur and a blue elephant on a white brick wall.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: A Tidy Room

Let’s be honest. The best gift your kids could give you this year isn’t another mug. It’s their stuff off the floor. It’s matching bins, labeled cubbies, and closets that don’t attack when opened. While we have dreams of their rooms looking something like this:

A sunlit playroom with oversized windows, cozy textiles, and neutral-toned furniture, featuring neatly arranged toy bins, plush animals, and a pastel-hued caterpillar mural on the wall.

It usually ends up looking more like this (and better- or worse, depending on the kid!):

A chaotic children’s bedroom with clothes and toys strewn everywhere, as a young girl sits wide-eyed in a small armchair, overwhelmed by the mess surrounding her.

It's time to actually make all of this happen. And hey—this isn’t just a gift for you. It’s character-building for them 😉 Even if they don't utilize it as they should, at least you've got some systems in place to help facilitate it happening!

Here's how to help them "surprise" you (hint: it might not hurt to forward this to your partner or strategically leave it open on your laptop).

Top Picks to Get the Kids’ Rooms in Shape (and Keep Them That Way)

1. Color-Coded Storage Bins – The Container Store: Getting color-coded bins for toys, books, and clothes. Let the kids choose their favorite colors so it feels more like a game and less like... well, cleaning.

2. Over-the-Door Pocket Organizers – Amazon: A lifesaver for storing small toys, hair accessories, socks, and all the tiny things that magically multiply.

3. Label Maker – Brother P-Touch at Target: Let older kids go wild with labeling drawers, bins, even their siblings (kidding—sort of). It makes cleanup a breeze because everyone knows where everything goes.

4. Under-Bed Storage Drawers – IKEA: Perfect for seasonal clothes or toys on rotation.

5. Command Hooks – The Container Store: Easy to install and even easier to remove—great for hanging backpacks, robes, or that collection of mini purses must be displayed.

6. Woven Storage Baskets – Target: Tuck toys, dress-up clothes, or extra blankets into beautifully crafted woven baskets that look as good as they are functional. Their natural texture adds a warm, tactile layer to any space—no lid necessary.

7. Stacking Basket Set – Maisonette: A trio of minimalist baskets that bring calm to the chaos. Whether it’s blocks, art supplies, or rogue doll shoes, these stackable beauties make cleanup stylish and simple—just toss and go.

clean your room day meets mother's day. A photo of woven organized baskets in a closet space for a kid's room.

To Moms Everywhere:

You deserve more than flowers (although we fully support those too). You deserve a home that feels good to be in—and yes, that includes the kids' rooms. So this Mother's Day, give yourself permission to guide your crew toward gifting you something practical and beautiful: peace of mind, one organized corner at a time.

PS: Need help designing spaces that make cleanup easier and prettier? Our MicroDesign services are perfect for busy moms who love stylish solutions. Drop us a message—we’ll make your rooms work harder, look better, and stay organized longer.