Hi again! It’s Jeremy from Hollywood Storage Center with a few new tips to help you keep up with all the latest and greatest in storage tips and trends.
“All things storage” is kinda my specialty, so I figured I could put together some tips for how to rid the house of toy-related clutter… especially after the holidays and as we enter the new year. I don’t have any kids myself, but I’ve got a bunch of friends that do. Kids love their toys (heck, I do too!), and my parent-pals are always looking for a better way to store them. There’s nothing worse than stepping barefoot on a Lego, right?
First off, SORT.
Put all those toys into three piles:
- “Keep” (for the great ones your kids still play with),
- “Donate” (for the gently-used ones that other kids will get a kick out of), and
- “Toss” (for the toys that should’ve gone into the “circular file” a couple months ago.) Bonus points if you can get the children involved; they feel a lot better about “letting go” of toys if they have a say in it and know that other kids will enjoy some of them.
Pick a place you want to store the toys
Easier said than done. Should they all go in the kid’s room? In the playroom? The living room? Organizer Pamela Macleod suggests somewhere that’s close to where they play with the toys the most.
Set up a “system” for how you want the toys cleaned up at the end of the day
Get the kids’ involvement if possible. If you model how to use the system, your kids are more likely to follow suit.
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Shop for smaller containers without those flip-top lids
A shallower bin means children have an easier time locating a favorite toy. Label the containers so it’s easier to see what goes where. Clear bins also allow kids to see what’s inside easily.
And finally, think about investing in some dual-purpose furniture
Ottomans with removable tops are a great suggestion; they can be used as a seat—or a table for smaller folk—and can keep some toys tucked away in their off-time (even G.I. Joes and My Little Ponies need an occasional break!).
If your kids are older, but you want to keep some of their favorite toys for the future, I’ve got just the place! Hollywood Storage Center is your local one-stop-shop for clean, spacious storage and great customer service! We’re conveniently located for anyone living in the Conejo Valley, including Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Hope to see you soon!
Readers: Do you have any other tips for storing your kids’ toys and knickknacks? Share them below!
This was a guest post from Jeremy, a longtime Storage Consultant here at Hollywood Storage Center. You might’ve met him the last time you checked out one of our low-cost self-storage units. Thanks, Jeremy! We’re always happy to pass along your great tips to our customers.