Comments on: One of my tricks for keeping the toys under control…. http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html Teaching the world how to enjoy life one pile of clutter at a time. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:06:52 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Ang http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-31223 Ang Tue, 26 May 2009 00:09:12 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-31223 Wow! Even a year later this information and ideas have been a tremendous help for me today. My main trouble is toy room (would be a dining room) that is out of control. I'll be starting with some purging and separate bins for the different categories of toys. Thanks so much! Wow! Even a year later this information and ideas have been a tremendous help for me today.

My main trouble is toy room (would be a dining room) that is out of control. I’ll be starting with some purging and separate bins for the different categories of toys.

Thanks so much!

]]> By: 4 tips for organizing kiddos « real women. real advice. http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-27472 4 tips for organizing kiddos « real women. real advice. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:53:28 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-27472 [...] Adopt the “Toy Room Rule.” Designate rooms for toys, and make sure your kids don’t cart their entertainment from room to room. Living room toys stay in the living room, playroom toys stay in the play room. Laura says you’ll be amazed at how this little rule helps you get a handle on little mess-makers. [...]

[...] Adopt the “Toy Room Rule.” Designate rooms for toys, and make sure your kids don’t cart their entertainment from room to room. Living room toys stay in the living room, playroom toys stay in the play room. Laura says you’ll be amazed at how this little rule helps you get a handle on little mess-makers. [...]

]]> By: Kim http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-25221 Kim Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:15:19 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-25221 My best tip for stuffed animals is to keep the stuffed animals out of the house in the first place! If they bring one home, I let it stay for a day or two, then it "disappears" before any sentimental value is attached. My MIL gave me a great Idea to box some sentimental stuffed animals and put them in the garage, then my daughter can deal with them on her own later! But keeping them out in the first place has really helped! My best tip for stuffed animals is to keep the stuffed animals out of the house in the first place! If they bring one home, I let it stay for a day or two, then it “disappears” before any sentimental value is attached. My MIL gave me a great Idea to box some sentimental stuffed animals and put them in the garage, then my daughter can deal with them on her own later! But keeping them out in the first place has really helped!

]]> By: I’m an Organizing Junkie » Organizing the playroom… http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-17442 I’m an Organizing Junkie » Organizing the playroom… Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:18:28 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-17442 [...] One of my tricks for keeping the toys under control [...]

[...] One of my tricks for keeping the toys under control [...]

]]> By: Col @ gigablonde :: http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-16965 Col @ gigablonde :: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:46:03 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-16965 Now if we could train *me* to do this, we'd be all set! ;) (I just realized as I read this that a big piece of my challenge is my own toys ... jewelry-making supplies being brought up from downstairs or crafmaking materials being brought down from upstairs. Interesting ... good to notice! Thank you! Now if we could train *me* to do this, we’d be all set! ;) (I just realized as I read this that a big piece of my challenge is my own toys … jewelry-making supplies being brought up from downstairs or crafmaking materials being brought down from upstairs.

Interesting … good to notice! Thank you!

]]> By: Jasi http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-16363 Jasi Mon, 19 May 2008 18:18:43 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-16363 We have a split level and that's amazing for keeping kids clutter under control. While toys might slip out of the upstairs playroom, it's not likely to find it's way into the kitchen or living area. We recently organized her playroom closet with white plastic Plano shelving from Target (under $20) and red/blue bins from Ikea ($1.50). Little people in one bin, wooden train tracks in another, balls, puzzles, etc. We have a split level and that’s amazing for keeping kids clutter under control. While toys might slip out of the upstairs playroom, it’s not likely to find it’s way into the kitchen or living area.

We recently organized her playroom closet with white plastic Plano shelving from Target (under $20) and red/blue bins from Ikea ($1.50). Little people in one bin, wooden train tracks in another, balls, puzzles, etc.

]]> By: I’m an Organizing Junkie » Link-Tastic ~ Kids’ Bedroom Edition! http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-16206 I’m an Organizing Junkie » Link-Tastic ~ Kids’ Bedroom Edition! Wed, 14 May 2008 05:28:58 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-16206 [...] There are some fantastic suggestions, tips, advice, input going on in the comments of some of my posts. I’ve got the best readers that genuinely want to help each other out. Really see for yourself, check out all the great toy tips in the comments of this post. [...]

[...] There are some fantastic suggestions, tips, advice, input going on in the comments of some of my posts. I’ve got the best readers that genuinely want to help each other out. Really see for yourself, check out all the great toy tips in the comments of this post. [...]

]]> By: HeatherJ http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-16058 HeatherJ Fri, 09 May 2008 23:32:39 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-16058 OH... and I forgot to tell you my other sanity saver. THE STAIR BASKET. I have a wicker square laundry basket with pretty liner that sits along the wall at the bottom of the stairs. If anything doesn't belong downstairs, it goes in the basket. Every other day the kids take turns carrying the Stair Basket around and delivering the items into their respective rooms. YAY! OH… and I forgot to tell you my other sanity saver. THE STAIR BASKET. I have a wicker square laundry basket with pretty liner that sits along the wall at the bottom of the stairs. If anything doesn’t belong downstairs, it goes in the basket. Every other day the kids take turns carrying the Stair Basket around and delivering the items into their respective rooms.
YAY!

]]> By: HeatherJ http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-16057 HeatherJ Fri, 09 May 2008 23:30:28 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-16057 I buy those clear plastic boxes that are about 14"x12"x8" with the attached lids (so they don't go astray!!). Now, my kids know that they can have THAT amount of one kind of toy. Legos and Polly Pocket houses are the only exception to the rule~ but they only get the next size up box... with attached lids. I like clear boxes because you and the kids can easily see what is inside them, and I don't have to write on the box (I change things up from time to time and they look messy all scratched out and rewritten). I like the uniformity of box sizes because they fit OCD-ishly together! LOL! Everything looks neater when the boxes are the same size and kind, not to mention they stack beautifully. Wait until they go on sale, and then buy a few. Wait again - buy again. I have found my sanity doing it this way! If the kids want to play with a certain toy in a certain part of the house, it's okay, but they must clean it up when finished. I tried the toy container hidden in each room, but they loved to go from room to room dumping them out. grrrrr. Love your website!!!! I buy those clear plastic boxes that are about 14″x12″x8″ with the attached lids (so they don’t go astray!!). Now, my kids know that they can have THAT amount of one kind of toy. Legos and Polly Pocket houses are the only exception to the rule~ but they only get the next size up box… with attached lids. I like clear boxes because you and the kids can easily see what is inside them, and I don’t have to write on the box (I change things up from time to time and they look messy all scratched out and rewritten).

I like the uniformity of box sizes because they fit OCD-ishly together! LOL! Everything looks neater when the boxes are the same size and kind, not to mention they stack beautifully.

Wait until they go on sale, and then buy a few. Wait again – buy again. I have found my sanity doing it this way! If the kids want to play with a certain toy in a certain part of the house, it’s okay, but they must clean it up when finished. I tried the toy container hidden in each room, but they loved to go from room to room dumping them out. grrrrr.

Love your website!!!!

]]> By: PlanningQueen http://orgjunkie.com/2008/05/one-of-my-tricks-for-keeping-the-toys-under-control.html/comment-page-1#comment-16040 PlanningQueen Fri, 09 May 2008 06:46:29 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=798#comment-16040 I have a "spare parts" bag which hangs on the door of my oldest boy's room. I am like you and must have all sets together however, innevitably I always find some stray pieces in my travels around the house. I simply put them in the spare parts bag and it is the children's responsibility to empty this regularly and put everything back in its right place. (Sometimes I have to remind them to do this.) I find this helpful for when the children aren't around and cannot put the toy away themselves. BTW - I have a free e-book to download on my my site that you might be interested in called <a href="http://planningwithkids.com/2008/05/09/free-e-book-planning-with-kids-top-100-tips-volume-1/" rel="nofollow">Planning With Kids Top 100 Tips.</a> I have a “spare parts” bag which hangs on the door of my oldest boy’s room. I am like you and must have all sets together however, innevitably I always find some stray pieces in my travels around the house. I simply put them in the spare parts bag and it is the children’s responsibility to empty this regularly and put everything back in its right place. (Sometimes I have to remind them to do this.)

I find this helpful for when the children aren’t around and cannot put the toy away themselves.

BTW – I have a free e-book to download on my my site that you might be interested in called Planning With Kids Top 100 Tips.

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