Which tools and gear does Hilary Erickson recommend for efficient home management?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. I love leaning on a few simple tools instead of tons of fancy gadgets. Here are the big ones I regularly recommend for easier home management:

• Bins and baskets for toy rotation, pantries, and “throw it in and close the lid” cleanups
• A rolling cart for art supplies or kids’ activities so they can grab and put away things themselves
• A dedicated pool bag and a separate mom bag (snacks, water, first-aid basics, spare clothes) that stay packed
• A simple filing system (file box or drawer + weekly filing time) for papers and taxes
• Basic labels so kids know where things go without asking
• A weekly cleaning/organizing schedule (kitchen Monday, bathrooms Tuesday, etc.) so you’re not overwhelmed deciding what to do

If you tell me your biggest pain point (papers, toys, kitchen, or something else), I can narrow this to a short “starter kit” just for you. What area of home management feels the most out of control right now?