Hopefully, you have devised a system for organizing your kids’ toys. Now how do you keep this system from falling apart as days, weeks, and months go by?
Hopefully, you have devised a system for organizing your kids’ toys. Now how do you keep this system from falling apart as days, weeks, and months go by?
Let’s face it: keeping kids’ toys organized is like trying to hold water in your hands—it’s a constant, often futile battle. But with a few simple strategies, you can at least make the chaos manageable (and maybe even trick yourself into believing you’ve got it under control). Here’s a low-stress, realistic guide to organizing
Nobody says you must buy expensive containers to get organized… unless, of course, you want to. Take a look around the house: What is already there that could be multipurposed to help contain your items? Let’s explore five such vessels that could substitute for home organizers in disguise.
Mason Jars – There are different size mason jars. Their genius lies in the fact that they are clear so that you can see precisely what is inside and in what quantity. The jars are particularly great for storing items used in crafting, to name one use, and are easily placed in pantries, and garages. As to the latter, I have even seen folks drill holes in mason jar tops so that after screwing them on, they can be placed on nails on the underside of shelfs for even easier accessibility.
Ah Lego… Sitting in their neatly boxed kits on toy store shelves these tiny bricks seem full of possibilities. Lego has been proven to foster creativity, build imagination, and improve problem solving skills. They are also an excellent way to…