Do you feel like toys taking over your house? If you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of toys in your home, there’s a good chance your kids aren’t reaping the benefit of all those toys either. We tend to think the more toys kids have, the more things there are for them to do and the more entertained they will be, but what amount of toys is enough? The answer may surprise you…
Christmas is around the corner. Do you feel like you’re already drowning in toys? Are you unsure where all the incoming gadgets and gizmos are going to go? November is a great time tackle clutter and get organized before Santa comes to town.
In the same way a messy cluttered home causes you stress, cluttered kid’s spaces can cause your kids to feel irritable, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Your kids can actually develop a lack of interest in playing with all those toys you’re tripping over. As we approach the holidays, we promote being thankful for what we have and thinking of others. Children are generous by nature. Encourage your kids to donate items that they no longer need to children who are less fortunate.
My kids (ages 3 and 8) have helped me put together this declutter challenge… just for kids!
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been relying pretty heavily on indoor entertainment. The kids have been getting into the art supplies for some fun out of the sun. All those art and craft materials can get out of hand pretty quickly. It doesn’t matter if your supplies are for kids or the kid at heart, with so many little items to keep track of, it can be a real hassle to get it all organized. Fall is probably my favorite times to get crafty making DIY seasonal decor—and it’s going to be here before we know it. If you’ve got kids in the house, school supply lists are out and it’s time to prepare for another school year of assignments and projects. Whatever your artistic plans, now is a great time to take inventory of your craft supplies and get everything in order.
Have you ever stepped on a Lego? Found it difficult to find your child amongst the pile of stuffed animals on their bed? Is finding a place to store puzzles and games, well, puzzling? Over the years, I’ve learned the more organized I keep my kids toys, the more likely they are to actually play with them. I am going to share with you my hacks for organizing what I have found to be the 3 most difficult toys to store: Stuffed Animals, Puzzles + Games, and Legos. Who’s with me?
