TBU#53: Organising your KIDS' books (with Lazy Genius Kitchen inspiration)

In this new Two Booked Up podcast episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss the challenging task of organizing kids' books. Shelley, a homeschooling mom and our resident expert in this field shares her insights into managing a home filled with books.

They introduce the Lazy Genius Process from The Lazy Genius Kitchen, focusing on five key steps: prioritise, essentialize, organize, personalize, and systemize. This practical process is applicable not only to parents but also to anyone looking to tackle a project.

Despite their different locations (Sydney, Australia, and Joburg, South Africa) and their children being in different age groups, Rowena's high school-aged boys and Shelley's primary-school-aged boys, both find common ground in applying this process to their respective contexts.

Tune in to gain valuable inspiration on how to personalize the organization of your kids' books, as Rowena and Shelley share their unique perspectives and approaches. Whether you're a parent or simply aiming to create a system for your home library, this episode offers practical insights tailored to your individual needs. 

Stay tuned for a wealth of ideas on perfecting the organization of your kids' books!

Episode Links Mentioned

• Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
• Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too
• Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business
• Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters 
• Two Booked Up Episode 37: Holiday Reads and Bookish Traditions

Book Links Mentioned 

• The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before by Kendra Adachi

• Julia Donaldson

• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney
• Lonely Planet Kids books
• The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
• The Treehouse Series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
• Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina 

Others Links Mentioned 

• Kendra’s Lazy Genius Podcast Episode #379: How to help kids clean their room
• Library Thing App
• Book Apps - Audible, Kindle, Libby
• Australian Only Book Apps - Hoopla, IndyReads, BorrowBox, 

Connect with us:

Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.

Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com to learn more about coaching with her, including how you can identify and embrace your strengths.

Get Rowena's new FREE resource, 3 Steps to Fall Back in Love with your Job. This is ideal if you used to love what you do, but the spark has gone, and now you feel like you’re just going through the motions. 

You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.

Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.