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What these three have in common?

1) The grandchildren, grandparents are in a state other than where they live and the children visit only twice a year.

2) The grandparents live in a condo with limited space

3) Another grandparent is' obsessed with having a picture perfect home.

The common denominator is that all love their grandchildren and want to have toys for them when they come to visit and play, but do not know how to store toys without taking up much space in your house. Organizing toys in small spaces can be challenging. Here are some proven solutions:

1.Make a home for toys. Buy a container with lid and fill it with toys. The size of the container to determine how many new toys that you may have. Plastic containers on wheels that slide under of a bed is a solution for those with small spaces. Plastic crates and accumulate on the wheels can be stored in a closet of visits. A wicker basket with lid can serve as a toy box and coffee table. A convenient or not used to designate one or two drawers can store costumes for children, games and puzzles. A book of case in a guest room or any other area that rarely use the house could hold books, puzzles and large items such as dolls and trucks. The size of the toy, you can if you have at home.

2.When drawers help to label storage bins with a label so that children know where to find the toy. For young children take a picture of what is in the drawer and tape in the drawer, either outside or you prefer, into the drawer on the side where it is still visible. That the small pieces in plastic containers or bags inexpensive zippered closure. Using a permanent marker to write on the container or bag of game or toy that "in life.

Solution 3.Another toys for children to play with his grandmother and grandparents is that parents bring children's favorite toys when they come to play. However, I prefer to have toys that are different from those at home and you can play with Grandma and grandfather. This makes the toys even more special. Besides the toys, the activities of the actions you can do together to create memories of fun with these precious grandchildren when they come to visit. Some ideas are puzzles, clay and dress clothes to make plays or simply intended to help your imagination grow. Take photos of your game and make a small book to give to their parents as a surprise or a few days off as the mother or Father's Day.

So now you have the toys that children love to play with the containers so they can live and a storage area has been designated for containers when not in use, is something regard. Children need to know the expectations are when they have toys to play with them are also responsible for storing. After game time before returning home to give him time to put the toys where they belong. This teaches responsibility and a sense of ownership. You will not fear the future and have a lot more additional work to clean up after them when they leave and await his return.

Marilyn is a creative organizer who helps women, seniors and their families create space and end clutter in their homes and offices by setting up custom made systems. Marilyn invites you to visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find solutions to your organizing needs. She offers free tips in her blogs, articles and videos for your home and office organizing solutions.

Marilyn is a creative organizer who has been organizing for over 20 years. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and is working towards becoming a Certified Professional Organizer. Professionally she has been organizing homes and offices for two years. She holds a bachelors degree in Social Work. She has reared five daughters and currently lives in Utah.

Go to her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find free organizing tips and interesting blogs and helpful articles on organizing.

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