![]() The idea is to actually do something with the items so they don’t end up in the landfill. If you are in need of some ideas on where to give away/donate/sell particular items, I talk about it below, but I also have compiled a giant list of places in my post on how to declutter and stay eco-friendly. Knowing this ahead of time gives you fewer excuses to keep the items (trust me, I told myself all the excuses in the past), and allows you to DO SOMETHING WITH THE ITEMS as soon as you declutter, so they don’t just become clutter in another area of your house. Make sure you have specific people or places for the following categories: The second thing I always recommend is to have a plan for where the particular piles/bags/boxes are going to go once you are done with your decluttering. It also can help to track your progress and keep you motivated by seeing all the things you are giving away/selling. It may seem like a lot at first, but having these ready to go makes it a lot easier to keep track of what you are doing, and less likely to get overwhelmed. TIP: First, I want you to gather give bags/boxes/piles and label them with the following categories:įor the items you are keeping, put them back in the spot where it will be stored. One of the main things I recommend when starting to declutter is to be prepared (cue song from Lion King). This made it not only manageable but doable! ![]() We have just made it a point to be mindful about the number of toys that he has and try to focus on engaging him in other activities that we find important as well.ĭecluttering kids toys may seem like an overwhelming area to work through, but my family and I found that it really helped to break it down into small areas. And on a personal level, we certainly aren’t depriving our son of anything. Toys are definitely an important part of growth and development for kids. With less toys, kids are able to focus longer on one item/type of play.Īdditionally, less toys develops creativity by allowing kids to use their imagination to make ‘new’ uses for the toys. The same thing, according to the above study, happens to our kids. Think about it: if you’re surrounded by ‘things’ it’s hard to focus on what to do first. And since we know kids learn through play, this is important information. 5 Sign up for the FREE 7-Day ‘Decluttering when You’re Facing Internal and External Resistance’ E-Course! Why less toys are betterĪccording to an Infant and Behavior Development study, fewer toys creates fewer distractions, which equals better learning.
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