1. A set of vacuum-sealing clothing bags to easily pack away clothes for the season if you're short on closet space or storing away baby clothes — aka one of the MOST tedious parts of parenthood. This pump is electric, low-profile, and will save you stress trying to navigate an absolutely too-full closet.
Promising review: "Worked perfectly! Looking for more things to store. Lol. The mini vacuum is easy to use and travels well.
The bags are various sizes and had more than enough room to store a family of 5 winter coats and sweaters." — readingwytch Get a set of 10 bags and a pump from Amazon for $30.99 .
2. A set of furniture risers that will lift up any bed to create some much-needed storage. When you're overrun with STUFF, just getting it out of sight will do wonders.
Promising review: "Purchased to try to gain some storage space underneath the guest bed. These work GREAT! They were very simple to slide under legs, are stable and sturdy, and elevated the bed exactly as I needed them to. I would order again if needed.
" — Christylyn Get a set of four from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five colors). 3.
A storage bench providing a place for toys or blankets while also doubling as additional seating! This sturdy bench will cleverly get those toys out of the way — or at least make them much easier to clean up when it's time. Promising review: "I got this bench to stow away my son's toys. The instructions were really easy to follow, and it took no time to put it togethe.