Culling and storing kids' artwork: some tips to keep clutter at bay

Some tips to make storing - or trashing - kids' artwork easier:

-Let the kids help decide what stays and what goes. It helps to know which pieces they care about.

-Weigh each piece's significance or eye appeal. You might keep children's art that exemplifies a particular age, a significant change or is simply really good.

-Set aside limited storage space for arts and crafts. For example, designate a large box for each child's work. Have the children revisit their creations once or twice a year, eliminating some. Long, under-the-bed containers work well for storing drawings, too.

-Designate a "gallery" at home where framed art can be displayed. Hang as much of your children's work as you like - it's your house, and theirs.

-Take pictures of the projects you're not going to keep. They'll be immortalized but won't take up space.