Our Secret to Keeping Toys Organized Story

Our Secret to Keeping Toys Organized

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While it may sound easier to just not even bother and to allow our play spaces to become free-for-all areas, I try to keep the spaces simple by only having a small variety of toys available at a time.

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After you have purged, purged, purged, and kept ONLY the very best favorite toys that your child actually plays with and learns from and enjoys often, it’s time to organize!

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SWIPE UP TO LEARN MORE!

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