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So your child's room looks like Toys "R" Us after a tornado? Grab some large containers. It's time to Trash, Stash or Donate...
...two old toys for every new toy.
...broken toys (beyond repair or not worth fixing).
...board games missing so many pieces they're no longer playable.
...toys and books they've outgrown or lost interest in.
...broken pieces and random parts that don't seem to go to with anything (and just end up clogging the vacuum cleaner).
...sentimental or valuable items you want to save for "one day".
...dried out markers, paints, Play Doh, glue, etc.
...anything sticky, smelly or just plain gross.
Finally, a word of prevention: Birthdays and holidays mean kids are often overwhelmed by a flurry of new books and toys. Consider rotating a few in and out at a time. That way they always have something new to play with, and you keep the clutter to a manageable minimum. |
