Comments on: Winterize Within, Part Two: Toys http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/ Uncomplicated parenting in a complex world. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:27:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Megan http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2636 Megan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:14:49 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2636 oh! I love the idea of keeping a purging basket handy in the same place all of the time to collect things that are ready for new homes. That would make this process SO much easier. thanks for sharing that! oh! I love the idea of keeping a purging basket handy in the same place all of the time to collect things that are ready for new homes. That would make this process SO much easier. thanks for sharing that!

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2635 Megan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:13:14 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2635 Even though there are definitely things dacey gets attached to, she also surprises me with her willingness to share with others. You make a great point, Corey, about the importance of including children in the process of sharing what we have with others. Even though there are definitely things dacey gets attached to, she also surprises me with her willingness to share with others. You make a great point, Corey, about the importance of including children in the process of sharing what we have with others.

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2634 Megan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:09:18 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2634 We have the same issue - especially with stuffed animals. We have MANY, but seriously the girls play with all of them. A lot. I try to work on finding workable storage solutions for the stuffed animals because they are the ones that would be the most missed if I tucked them away to find new homes. We have the same issue – especially with stuffed animals. We have MANY, but seriously the girls play with all of them. A lot. I try to work on finding workable storage solutions for the stuffed animals because they are the ones that would be the most missed if I tucked them away to find new homes.

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2633 Megan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:07:42 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2633 My oldest tends to get attached, too. I try to swap toys back and forth from our upstairs storage, and it really does keep them interested in the things we already have. My oldest tends to get attached, too. I try to swap toys back and forth from our upstairs storage, and it really does keep them interested in the things we already have.

]]> By: Megan http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2632 Megan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:04:19 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2632 Hope you got lots done today! Hope you got lots done today!

]]> By: The Orchard http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2631 The Orchard Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:58:59 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2631 Purging is definitely a task that I do without my children's input. However, I think that I am very in tune with what they really and truly love and value and I would never get rid of something that is special to them. I just get rid of the toys that are junky, old, broken etc. I don't get rid of things every month but one thing I started doing which has been tremendously helpful is to keep an empty box in the basement. As soon as I come across something I want to get rid of I automatically put it in the box. As soon as the box is full I take it to the local charity shop. I can't believe how helpful it has been to have that box available. Great series! Thanks, Tricia .-= The Orchard´s last blog ..<a href="http://triciaorchard.blogspot.com/2009/10/around-hood-blogtoberfest-27.html" rel="nofollow">Around The 'Hood (Blogtoberfest 26)</a> =-. Purging is definitely a task that I do without my children’s input. However, I think that I am very in tune with what they really and truly love and value and I would never get rid of something that is special to them. I just get rid of the toys that are junky, old, broken etc.

I don’t get rid of things every month but one thing I started doing which has been tremendously helpful is to keep an empty box in the basement. As soon as I come across something I want to get rid of I automatically put it in the box. As soon as the box is full I take it to the local charity shop. I can’t believe how helpful it has been to have that box available.

Great series! Thanks,
Tricia
.-= The Orchard´s last blog ..Around The ‘Hood (Blogtoberfest 26) =-.

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2630 uberVU - social comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:11:07 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2630 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by HighChair: Inspiring. Timely. RT @simplekids: Today is the day to purge those toys as we continue to winterize within! http://bit.ly/3XahSh... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Corey~ living and loving http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2629 Corey~ living and loving Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:44:17 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2629 i purge the toys about every three months. funny that I always find plenty to let go of, even when she gets to little coming in. She always helps me, and we choose things to go to "baby milee" or to her daycare. She sometimes feels sad about the things leaving, but if she knows it will be at daycare and she can play with it there, she is fine. I like having her help, so she can learn about sharing with others that don't have enough, and about not NEEDING so very much. .-= Corey~ living and loving´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LivingAndLovingEveryMinuteOfIt/~3/uJVD0F5z-Ss/5-little-pumpkinssugar-style.html" rel="nofollow">5 Little Pumpkins.....Sugar Style!</a> =-. i purge the toys about every three months. funny that I always find plenty to let go of, even when she gets to little coming in. She always helps me, and we choose things to go to “baby milee” or to her daycare. She sometimes feels sad about the things leaving, but if she knows it will be at daycare and she can play with it there, she is fine. I like having her help, so she can learn about sharing with others that don’t have enough, and about not NEEDING so very much.
.-= Corey~ living and loving´s last blog ..5 Little Pumpkins…..Sugar Style! =-.

]]> By: LaToya http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2628 LaToya Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:37:04 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2628 I purged once a year right before Christmas. I usually will just watch and see what isn't being played with anymore and put it out of sight. If it's not asked for within a month it goes. Although my boys play with EVERYTHING so it can be difficult sometimes. .-= LaToya´s last blog ..<a href="http://christian-momma.blogspot.com/2009/10/bible-story-sundays-samson.html" rel="nofollow">Bible Story Sundays- Samson</a> =-. I purged once a year right before Christmas. I usually will just watch and see what isn’t being played with anymore and put it out of sight. If it’s not asked for within a month it goes. Although my boys play with EVERYTHING so it can be difficult sometimes.
.-= LaToya´s last blog ..Bible Story Sundays- Samson =-.

]]> By: Angie @ Just Like The Number http://simplekids.net/winterize-within-part-two-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-2627 Angie @ Just Like The Number Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:20:04 +0000 http://simplekids.net/?p=1519#comment-2627 I tend to purge on a seasonal basis, and more often for my little one (2 years old) than my big one (7 years old). I keep a big plastic tub in the garage of toys for my 2 y/o. When he gets bored with the stuff in our toy cabinet I swap them out for the toys in the garage. I think this is a great time to purge toys - it makes a smidgen more room for incoming toys during the holiday season and donating your gently used toys helps families who might be struggling during this holiday season. I tackle this job on my own, though. The 2 y/o doesn't really pay attention, but the 7 y/o suddenly gets emotionally attached to every scrap and doo-dad in her room if she suspects a purge! I tend to purge on a seasonal basis, and more often for my little one (2 years old) than my big one (7 years old). I keep a big plastic tub in the garage of toys for my 2 y/o. When he gets bored with the stuff in our toy cabinet I swap them out for the toys in the garage. I think this is a great time to purge toys – it makes a smidgen more room for incoming toys during the holiday season and donating your gently used toys helps families who might be struggling during this holiday season. I tackle this job on my own, though. The 2 y/o doesn’t really pay attention, but the 7 y/o suddenly gets emotionally attached to every scrap and doo-dad in her room if she suspects a purge!

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