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Getting Organized
- Sons: Ages 21, 20 & 16
- Group Leader
- Organizing Kids' Rooms
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For such little people they sure do have a lot of stuff and it can grow out of control quickly. What tricks have you found to keep your children's rooms in order. Do you use cubbies or shelving units? Have you found a way to maximize closet space? Share your tips as well as your questions here.
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- Sons: Ages 19, 17 & 5
- Daughter: Age 2
- Stay at home
- ferrari-johnson - October 02, 2008
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We are presently in the middle of revamping our "space" to accommodate room and board for their toys. First thing I did was tell my mother in law to stop buying toys every week or they were going to be kept in her room from now on! Poor thing, she moved back to NY to be closer to her only grandchildren and is worse in the toy aisles than the kids! We've gone through little prince's stuff and anything that was broken or missing pieces we threw out. If he outgrew something we passed it along to the princess. Still trying to figure out what to buy for storing. His Christmas list has grown to include BIG things this year. Any ideas would be appreciated...
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- Sons: Ages 3 & 5 months
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- Mom2SammyW - October 02, 2008
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We made a wall unit in our last apartment. It was made from discarded ice cream buckets which we cut down so they were 12" high, and we filed the cut edges so they were smooth and rounded. Then we got a piece of plywood and screwed the bottom of the buckets to the plywood in a staggered fashion (honeycomb style) so that the stacked buckets formed a pyramid. Then we bolted the plywood to the wall. We ended up with 21 buckets and filled them with all sorts of stuff!
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- Daughters: Ages 11 & 8
- Jennyboots - October 04, 2008
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We are presently in the middle of revamping our "space" to accommodate room and board for their toys. First thing I did was tell my mother in law to stop buying toys every week or they were going to be kept in her room from now on! Poor thing, she moved back to NY to be closer to her only grandchildren and is worse in the toy aisles than the kids! We've gone through little prince's stuff and anything that was broken or missing pieces we threw out. If he outgrew something we passed it along to the princess. Still trying to figure out what to buy for storing. His Christmas list has grown to include BIG things this year. Any ideas would be appreciated...
- By ferrari-johnson
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I agree... it seems gramma is always buying things and I had to do the same thing, tell her to please stop. Both my girls have very cluttered rooms, I have gone in and sorted and thrown out but it never seems to help. I am hoping I can get my husband to put up some shelving this weekend, perfect to set the stuffed toys! I did find a rolling large storage unit the goes right under the bed for the Barbie dolls which did help with that mess. If they don't get rid of some things, there will be no room for Christmas gifts!
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- Sons: Ages 21, 20 & 16
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- FamilyHost_Cheryl - October 04, 2008
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We are presently in the middle of revamping our "space" to accommodate room and board for their toys. First thing I did was tell my mother in law to stop buying toys every week or they were going to be kept in her room from now on! Poor thing, she moved back to NY to be closer to her only grandchildren and is worse in the toy aisles than the kids! We've gone through little prince's stuff and anything that was broken or missing pieces we threw out. If he outgrew something we passed it along to the princess. Still trying to figure out what to buy for storing. His Christmas list has grown to include BIG things this year. Any ideas would be appreciated...
- By ferrari-johnson
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Here's a different kind of suggestion. How about having grandma buy a gift of a membership to the zoo or children's museum if you have one? I got so tired of picking up more and more toys that one year I asked for something for the kids that I would never have to pick up and store and a family golf membership (to a course that appreciated children) was sent to me. It was the best gift ever and we still ask for a renewal as the family gift each year.
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- Sons: Ages 19, 17 & 5
- Daughter: Age 2
- Stay at home
- ferrari-johnson - October 04, 2008
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Here's a different kind of suggestion. How about having grandma buy a gift of a membership to the zoo or children's museum if you have one? I got so tired of picking up more and more toys that one year I asked for something for the kids that I would never have to pick up and store and a family golf membership (to a course that appreciated children) was sent to me. It was the best gift ever and we still ask for a renewal as the family gift each year.
- By FamilyHost_Cheryl
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Oh I LOVE THIS IDEA!!! I always forget to ask for those. Put them on MY list before I responded. Thank you sooooo much!
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- Sons: Ages 21, 20 & 16
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- FamilyHost_Cheryl - October 05, 2008
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Oh I LOVE THIS IDEA!!! I always forget to ask for those. Put them on MY list before I responded. Thank you sooooo much!
- By ferrari-johnson
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You are very welcome!
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- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
- Daughter: Age 15
- Work at home
- johnnadlong - October 06, 2008
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Purge, Purge, Purge!!! I go through my kids things every few months and throw away anything that is broken, damaged, or has missing parts. It hurts to toss things that cost so much, but the loss of space that occurs from having too much stuff is worse. I also try to evaluate the rest of the toys and other things at this time as well. Any item unused within the past six months gets donated. For clothing, check for outgrown items (obviously) or items that have never been or never will be worn. For toys, if you have not seen your child play with it in months, out it goes. If it is a seasonal item that will only be used during winter or summer, I try to determine whether they have outgrown it use, or if they even used it last season. When preparing items for donation, check your area for consignment stores. If you have clothing that is in good shape with no stains, or damage, most consignment stores will gladly take your items. Children's clothing is always in high demand at these stores and you will be able to make a little money back (to go towards some organizing tools of course!). Grandma might not like it that you "gave away" that sweater she bought little Johnny last Christmas or the Barbie collection that little Susie has outgrown, but she will no doubt be glad that you donated these items to someone who could use them.
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You can't be selfish and be happy at the same time. ~ Johnna
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- Sons: Ages 19, 17 & 5
- Daughter: Age 2
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- ferrari-johnson - October 06, 2008
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Purge, Purge, Purge!!! [....]
- By johnnadlong
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Funny you should mention this, I just did this a week ago. Like the idea of the consignment shop and possibly making some extra dough at the same time. Thank you for the idea. I have 2 large boxes of things I was going to sell in garage sales next spring. Maybe I'll give this a try first. Thank you again:)
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- Sons: Ages 13 & 5
- Daughter: Age 15
- Work at home
- johnnadlong - October 06, 2008
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Another idea is to take a (or maybe two) plastic storage bin and pack up half (or two thirds) of your child's toys. Keep the storage bin(s) in the garage or attic, etc. and every few months, rotate the toys. Bring in a storage bin of toys to the room and pack up the toys that have been in the room. This will not only keep the room from being on toy overload, but will give your child "new" toys to play with. The toys will most likely be played with more as well.
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You can't be selfish and be happy at the same time. ~ Johnna
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- Son: Age 32
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- BroncosDad - October 07, 2008
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Purge, Purge, Purge!!! I go through my kids things every few months and throw away anything that is broken, damaged, or has missing parts. It hurts to toss things that cost so much, but the loss of space that occurs from having too much stuff is worse. I also try to evaluate the rest of the toys and other things at this time as well. Any item unused within the past six months gets donated. For clothing, check for outgrown items (obviously) or items that have never been or never will be worn. For toys, if you have not seen your child play with it in months, out it goes. If it is a seasonal item that will only be used during winter or summer, I try to determine whether they have outgrown it use, or if they even used it last season. When preparing items for donation, check your area for consignment stores. If you have clothing that is in good shape with no stains, or damage, most consignment stores will gladly take your items. Children's clothing is always in high demand at these stores and you will be able to make a little money back (to go towards some organizing tools of course!). Grandma might not like it that you "gave away" that sweater she bought little Johnny last Christmas or the Barbie collection that little Susie has outgrown, but she will no doubt be glad that you donated these items to someone who could use them.
- By johnnadlong
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Agreed! Kids have so much stuff that clutter is inevitable unless we're willing to get rid of some of the junk. Some is usable and can be given away, but much is broken or damaged and simply needs to be tossed. EVERY toy our kids had isn't a memento! Purge is the way to go
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