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I always vowed that my children's toys would not overtake my home. So my son has one basket with soft toys in it, and a round laundry basket with his playing toys, which is in the living room. I don't particuarlly like how there is just a random laudry basket full of toys in the middle of my living room, and wonder how other people store their kids toys, or if they have any ideas.
My son is nearly one, so where ever we put them, he needs to be able to get them without help.
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I so hear your pain. We moved from a 2000 square foot house to a 700 square foot mini home. When we had the space, I rearranged the living room in the big house so I could literally shove all the toys into one corner so they were out of sight. Now I don't have that option.
So we have two large plastic totes outside with outdoor toys (his large duplex blocks got relegated to an outdoor status along with many of his trucks, large noisy play tools, etc..) Inside I have in the living room one rubbermaid tote (one of the common big ones, not the really huge one) and two small cupboards I got from Walmart that have a door and 2 shelves. They were $20 each but had to put them together myself. There's several styles, they all fit together to make a custom shelving unit, and they come with the straps to attach them to the wall so little ones can't pull them over. I have many more of these being used as storage options all over my house now.
Then 2 weeks ago I had to add a diaper box to hold some of his other toys that I couldn't leave on the floor anymore as we got a puppy (yes we are insane). His bedroom has two drawers in a nightstand for his rainy day/quiet time puzzles and electronic toys.
One thing about toys, is you can purge but they sneak back in. Daddy buys something spur of the moment and brings it home. You get Jr a treat while you are out for being good. He goes to visit Aunty who just happens to have a new truck he can take home. You stop at a lawn sale and see that $100 farm set you would love to have for Jr for only $10 so that comes home. Then you purge again and start all over!
You'll find a system that works, Wait though as it only gets better. Start adding sports equipment and computer/video stuff to the mix!!!
I so hear your pain. We moved from a 2000 square foot house to a 700 square foot mini home. When we had the space, I rearranged the living room in the big house so I could literally shove all the toys into one corner so they were out of sight. Now I don't have that option.
So we have two large plastic totes outside with outdoor toys (his large duplex blocks got relegated to an outdoor status along with many of his trucks, large noisy play tools, etc..) Inside I have in the living room one rubbermaid tote (one of the common big ones, not the really huge one) and two small cupboards I got from Walmart that have a door and 2 shelves. They were $20 each but had to put them together myself. There's several styles, they all fit together to make a custom shelving unit, and they come with the straps to attach them to the wall so little ones can't pull them over. I have many more of these being used as storage options all over my house now.
Then 2 weeks ago I had to add a diaper box to hold some of his other toys that I couldn't leave on the floor anymore as we got a puppy (yes we are insane). His bedroom has two drawers in a nightstand for his rainy day/quiet time puzzles and electronic toys.
One thing about toys, is you can purge but they sneak back in. Daddy buys something spur of the moment and brings it home. You get Jr a treat while you are out for being good. He goes to visit Aunty who just happens to have a new truck he can take home. You stop at a lawn sale and see that $100 farm set you would love to have for Jr for only $10 so that comes home. Then you purge again and start all over!
You'll find a system that works, Wait though as it only gets better. Start adding sports equipment and computer/video stuff to the mix!!!
Can anyone help me with redoing my bedroom?
i am 15 years old and my mom is letting me redo my bedroom. im trying to do something that i will like till im older.i have a pretty good idea of what i want to do. but i need help finding stuff. i don't plan on painting my walls because there white already. the main colors i will be using are bright pink, black, and white.could you help me find some things?
-white loft, twin sized bed on top, and desk on the bottom.
-bright pink comforter.
-zebra print throw pillows.
-little Accessories to make the room look good.
i dont really have a budget, but i need to stay like under $700.
thanks((:
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Walmart Loft with bed on top and desk on bottom:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11996693&sourceid=1500000000000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11996693
Another loft at buy.com:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=210892629&listingid=39332430
Here is a pink/white dotted with black background comforter at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028UCYWW
Another cute comforter at JC Penny:
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=51827&CatID=51827&Grptyp=ENS&ItemId=1632dfe&cm_mmc=ShoppingFeed-_-Google-_-Juniors-_-Seventeen%20Geo%20Nights%20Comforter%20Set%20More%20%20Pink
Or Zebra print comforter and throw pillow:
http://www.beyond-bedding.com/hot-pink-black-zebra-print-twin-childrens-bedding-set.html?productid=hot-pink-black-zebra-print-twin-childrens-bedding-set&channelid=FROOG
Accessories:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F6VUS4
http://morgansnursery.com/item_1254/Zebra-Pink-Lamp-Shade.htm
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/185-5813922-2171409?ASIN=B0015QVC3M&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B0015QVC3M|Zebra_Print_Candle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B0015QVC3M&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=142333
Walmart Loft with bed on top and desk on bottom:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11996693&sourceid=1500000000000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11996693
Another loft at buy.com:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=210892629&listingid=39332430
Here is a pink/white dotted with black background comforter at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028UCYWW
Another cute comforter at JC Penny:
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?DeptID=51827&CatID=51827&Grptyp=ENS&ItemId=1632dfe&cm_mmc=ShoppingFeed-_-Google-_-Juniors-_-Seventeen%20Geo%20Nights%20Comforter%20Set%20More%20%20Pink
Or Zebra print comforter and throw pillow:
http://www.beyond-bedding.com/hot-pink-black-zebra-print-twin-childrens-bedding-set.html?productid=hot-pink-black-zebra-print-twin-childrens-bedding-set&channelid=FROOG
Accessories:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F6VUS4
http://morgansnursery.com/item_1254/Zebra-Pink-Lamp-Shade.htm
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/185-5813922-2171409?ASIN=B0015QVC3M&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B0015QVC3M|Zebra_Print_Candle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B0015QVC3M&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=142333
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