Saw that shelf sorting clip everyone shares? I think it's overrated.

That video of a mom sorting her kids' toys into clear bins went mega viral last month. People keep saying it's the best way to tame clutter in your home. I gave it a shot in my playroom, and it was a total flop. The bins she used are flimsy and cost way too much for what you get. My toddler pulled them down in two days, making a bigger mess than before. From my own tries, using old cardboard boxes with labels works just as well and saves cash. The hype around this clip is making folks buy into a system that isn't tough enough for real life. We need to stop praising every pretty organization idea that blows up online.

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thea7716mo ago

Tell me about it.

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emmaallen6mo ago

Three hours on hold yesterday just to get a basic billing question answered. Which company has you stuck in their awful phone tree this time? Modern customer service feels like a punishment for needing help.

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gonzalez.phoenix6mo ago

My record is eight hours with an airline, and I still had to hang up.

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