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Extra shoe laces or ribbons are great for keeping small items like barrettes, pins, or
clips in one spot. You could even use them for earings, or tie them around a bundle of pens/pencils! Those pens could also be stored with old soup cans,
but please wash it out first.

Plastic shoe boxes or cube shelfing can be super helpful
for holding paper work or books. In the shelf, they are easily accessible. Using the shoe boxes, on the other hand, keep them out of sight.