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My sister has a bunch of toys piled up around our fireplace like a WALL, we are in dire need of some good space saving but gotta stretch the dollar, anyone got any good ideas besides walmart/ikea?
something that would be easy for her to find toys & put toys back herself, thanks much!
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It would depend on the size of toys. You can check out craigslist and look for a bookshelf type piece that suits your height/length and stack the toys that way. You can also post "wanted" ads on craigslist free. Check out your local Goodwill or Salvation army or second hand store. It is also fairly easy to build a sort of shelf and easy too. You can search online by typing "how to build a shelf" and you can find step by step instructions as well as a list of what you will need. Then you can have the kids paint the shelf and make it their own. If the toys are smaller, Dollar Tree has tons of Sterlite tupperware type stuff. They are advertised as shoe "boxes", but we use them to store in small pieces and barbie dolls etc. They are clear with either a blue or white lid. We have a ton of them in our house, I use them as a makeup "bag" in the bathroom. They are also great for traveling. Good Luck! I know toys DO pile up, you should see our house!
It would depend on the size of toys. You can check out craigslist and look for a bookshelf type piece that suits your height/length and stack the toys that way. You can also post "wanted" ads on craigslist free. Check out your local Goodwill or Salvation army or second hand store. It is also fairly easy to build a sort of shelf and easy too. You can search online by typing "how to build a shelf" and you can find step by step instructions as well as a list of what you will need. Then you can have the kids paint the shelf and make it their own. If the toys are smaller, Dollar Tree has tons of Sterlite tupperware type stuff. They are advertised as shoe "boxes", but we use them to store in small pieces and barbie dolls etc. They are clear with either a blue or white lid. We have a ton of them in our house, I use them as a makeup "bag" in the bathroom. They are also great for traveling. Good Luck! I know toys DO pile up, you should see our house!
Any suggestions how to entertain/occupy kids while on an 8 hour flight?
~Carrie~ h
Also, anyone with a big family whose been there and has advice about air travel would be appreciated.
lol Kay. Yes it's the move....Spain
Thanks for missing me=)
"Guess the city" sounds like fun...except that we'll be over water almost all of the tme LOL. Thanks for these answers; I totally would have forgotten pilows! =)
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It depends on how old the kids are
1-2 years old a few small hand toys -nothing with a bunch of little parts on any age.
2 - 3 a few small toys and a 2 books
4 - 7 some colors in a bag 1 color book , a book to read, a travel game.
8 and up a book to read, ipod, and a hand held game.
If the kids are old enough have them put their stuff in a small bag / purse and carry it if the kids are little maybe you can put each child's in a large zip lock bag and put their name on each bag, then put them in 1 large bag for you to carry, you can also put any baby food, snacks, and baby milk,diapers, wipes in the big bag - maybe use one of those cloth grocery bags with handles.
Try to take as little as you can on board .
as for little ones who can walk but might wounder off get a child leash - one that fits around the chest not just on the wrist I always hated them until my first flight with a 3 year old and it became my best friend, with the older kids make them buddy up ,
do a bathroom run before the flight, any stop overs and right after, you have plenty of time before your luggage gets to turn table.
and if the kids can have it make sure they have some gum for take off, if the kids are to little make sure they have a drink at take off time, it will help with ear popping. If your child needs a car seat in the car you could also check to see about useing a car seat on the flight - but be aware that it is a big hassle to carry one from plane to plane if you don't have any help, and you can't use buster (sp) seats on the plane but need them for the ride after the trip pack them in a suitcase so you don't have to buy new ones just for a vacation.
It depends on how old the kids are
1-2 years old a few small hand toys -nothing with a bunch of little parts on any age.
2 - 3 a few small toys and a 2 books
4 - 7 some colors in a bag 1 color book , a book to read, a travel game.
8 and up a book to read, ipod, and a hand held game.
If the kids are old enough have them put their stuff in a small bag / purse and carry it if the kids are little maybe you can put each child's in a large zip lock bag and put their name on each bag, then put them in 1 large bag for you to carry, you can also put any baby food, snacks, and baby milk,diapers, wipes in the big bag - maybe use one of those cloth grocery bags with handles.
Try to take as little as you can on board .
as for little ones who can walk but might wounder off get a child leash - one that fits around the chest not just on the wrist I always hated them until my first flight with a 3 year old and it became my best friend, with the older kids make them buddy up ,
do a bathroom run before the flight, any stop overs and right after, you have plenty of time before your luggage gets to turn table.
and if the kids can have it make sure they have some gum for take off, if the kids are to little make sure they have a drink at take off time, it will help with ear popping. If your child needs a car seat in the car you could also check to see about useing a car seat on the flight - but be aware that it is a big hassle to carry one from plane to plane if you don't have any help, and you can't use buster (sp) seats on the plane but need them for the ride after the trip pack them in a suitcase so you don't have to buy new ones just for a vacation.
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