What Toys to Keep?? (2018 Organize & Declutter Toys Series Ep. 11)

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What toys should you keep when simplifying and decluttering kids toys? Good question! The first step is to observe what toys your kids ACTUALLY play with (not what we hope they'll play with or we expect them to play with or the most expensive toys, but what they really play with!), plus a few other tips for toy organization and simplification success!!
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3. Top 3 Ways to get your kids excited about giving away toys they've outgrown or no longer play with | • 3 Ways to get Kids EXC...
4. Ditching Buyer's Remorse relating to TOYS | • How to DITCH Buyer's R...
5. How many Children's Books should we have? | • How Many Children's Bo...
6. How to get your Friends & Family to GIVE LESS TOYS |
• How to get Family to g...
6 1/2. Mom, STOP guilting me about getting rid of toys! |
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7. Why its safe to get rid of BIG toys | • Its ok! DUMP all of th...
8. Outdoor Toys that keep kids playing LONGER | • How to get kids to PLA...
9. Organizing Kids Craft & Art Supplies | • Organizing & Declutter...
10. Throw or keep? How to handle kids art projects | • What to do with Kids' ...
11. What Toys to Keep? | That's this video!
12. Toys in Bedrooms? Stuffed Animals? | • Toys in Bedrooms? Stuf...
13. How many Puzzles & Games? | • How many Puzzles & Boa...
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12. What about TUB TOYS?
13. The Best Toy Storage?
14. What to do about Puzzles & Board Games?
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@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!! You can find the playlist of all toy videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZ-AWUEixtg0_kCqOMGfC2f_KmP5xwQBK

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

The Minimal Mom In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@racheltheshadesoforange8700 Жыл бұрын

Could you do an update on how your toy collection has changed/grown as your kids are getting older?

@MarleneHen 2 жыл бұрын

I have 6 kids, and your comment about the big toys is right on, though my philosophy is that it's the other way around for outdoor toys. The smaller outdoor toys usually end up lost in the yard or damaged. So go small inside and go big outside.

@suejones92 4 жыл бұрын

I wish the videos were all dated! Just found you this summer and am catching up! My kids are grown, but my best tip ever for playing with blocks- is to put them on a bedsheet! So easy to pick up the corners and dump them back into the bin or box!

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Sue Jones In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@kimcoburn9798 5 жыл бұрын

As a Grandma of 6 (8 years & under) I find your channel very helpful, also. I like to have toys available at my house for the grand kids to play with, but I was getting overwhelmed by too many (especially big things, hobby horses etc...)! Such a difference to just pare down and donate the big stuff that takes up too much space. Not one of them asked where something went!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

YAY! I'm so glad to hear this! (and Grandma's are the greatest!!!! :)

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Kim Coburn In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@sweetlady6059 Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid grandma had toys and we loved going over and playing with them. She had: wood log cabin blocks, with red plastic roof; colouring books, plastic stacking blocks, and sometimes the kids played cribbage with the grown ups. We got creative and we got to play with cousins. So much fun! As Dawn says simplified toys are the best.

@mnmo4bb 2 жыл бұрын

Can you update this? 3 years later, kids are older, what do you have now? Duplos, Magnatiles, Action figures, Cars, Imaginex, kitchen, dolls were all listed easily when I asked my younger 4 (ages 11, 8, 5 & 2) what to keep. We're getting rid of the doll house but not the smaller fire station or kitchen. We will sort by category & size (small things, medium & big) My oldest ones keep their stuff in their rooms. The Lego are insane in the teen boys' room but there's no downsizing it LOL They still at 16 & 14 play for hours with Lego. They also play match box cars, duplo & magna tiles with (and sometimes even without lol) the younger kids. So those are clear winners.

@MarisaManning 5 жыл бұрын

Your style of video is great. It gets straight to the point and is quick. You don’t sit there diverging or playing with your hair. Thank you for all your videos. They have really helped me

@JasperAlley 2 жыл бұрын

For Lego, if you lay a blanket down and dump them out on that, then when it's time to clean up, pick up the blanket and dump it back in the bucket

@laceyburris8396 2 жыл бұрын

I love a lot about this! We do have some larger toys (kitchen, car tracks, tool bench, doll houses), but we rotate through them and only have one out at a time - while leaving the basics available as well. When the kids start playing more with the basics and ignore the larger toys I know it is time to trade out the big toy for a different one. It has worked great for us!

@linbron2018 5 жыл бұрын

Donate to daycare centers in your neighborhood , they year can use it. Old towels too, and kids blankets are always needed. Great video . I rotate my kids toys , every 2 months it surprises me how they forget what they have. In the Garage it goes .

@donnamarshall4805 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! 😊

@sarahpearce3164 Жыл бұрын

I never even thought about donating to daycare centers! Thanks for the idea!

@sulagnapanda3332 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so practical and so simple! Why can't I ever think like this or get ideas like you?!!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

(And it has taken years for me to develop this thought process, it will come!!!)

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Sulagna Panda In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@BeuTful 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos! I recently happened upon Joshua Becker just a few weeks ago and tackled the easy living room. After discovering your channel yesterday, I decided to tackle my 3-year-old's room. I wasn't really sure what to expect or how long it would take. I figured I would start with the items in his room and hopefully get to his closet. I am a very visual person so it really helped to see how few toys your kids actually have. I can gladly say that it took about an hour to go through everything, including the closet, and clean while I went. I probably got rid of at least 75% of the stuff in his room! Once I saw all that stuff piled together, I couldn't believe how much it amounted to. He wasn't home at the time but when he saw his room, he was so excited and wanted to show it off to everyone. It is amazing how much even a 3 year old will react to a less cluttered room (and his wasn't even that bad). I'm also thinking about how I can incorporate the toys into the living space of our house like you have. I brought one of his newly sorted bins out to the coffee table and he played by himself for almost an hour while I cooked dinner and his older sisters did homework nearby. It was amazing!

@kensidickerson4188 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this toy series! I found your channel a few days ago and have been so blessed by your advice and tips. We have three little ones and the amount of stuff we accumulate is ridiculous between the kids constantly outgrowing clothes, grandparents buying them toys every time they see them, etc. I long to live more simply and to be able to stay on top of housework without feeling defeated and overwhelmed. Ugh! The mom guilt is so real! 😫 I loved it when you shared the research showing that kids are more creative and overall better off with fewer toys. That was so eye opening. I worked on my bathroom cabinet Friday and filled an entire garbage bag of products I never use 🤦‍♀️, I scaled down the kids clothes yesterday and turns out we have plenty of hangers 🤪 ( I was always buying more because there never seemed to be enough 😆) and we are working on the toy situation today. 😳 It’s CRAZY how many toys they have. One of my boys doesn’t want to throw ANYTHING away and the other is like, “Throw it ALL away!”🤣 Tomorrow I plan on going through my own closet and truly considering which pieces are my favorite and which ones I never wear. Thank you for the motivation! It’s just what I needed. 🤗💕

@sarahhart7260 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! I sooooo agree w the anxiety in kids relating to the clutter in their lives!

@jessi_katya4185 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best description of how to get started. Thank you thank you thank you😃. The clutter is overwhelming to both children and parents. Having the kiddos help with the declutter was pretty fun too.

@itsstephanie4365 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all these toy minimalizing videos. As a fellow mom of 4 under 9yrs, I have felt so overwhelmed by the amount of stuff/toys in our home. I've kept so many things from one kid to the next, that the amount is crazy! We just did a major start to our toy purge and it feels so good! The kids are even excited about it and we found so many things they never even play with and now the toys we have are able to be seen and accessed easily. Thanks for your words of wisdom, everything in the videos is so relevant to where we are at in life also. We are far from minimal, but the start we've made feels good! Thanks again!

@lydiahiott6164 3 жыл бұрын

As a teacher I will say the less the toy does the better. Anything that stimulates the imagination.Both boys LOVED Legos! There is one hundred things to do with a ball and art supplies are great❤️

@sarahreinhardt1414 2 жыл бұрын

Since dramatically simplifying my boys toys this summer, my boys play better together and they are so mu h more creative. Not just with their toys, but artistically. They go through so much construction paper and notebook paper because they are constantly drawing or cutting and gluing to make new creations.

@Lovelylol445 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you so much for your videos, you have helped me to completely change my home from being overrun by toys and other clutter. I used to find it to be completely overwhelming and thought I didn’t have enough space or there was something wrong with me because I couldn’t keep our home tidy. Your videos made me realise I just had too much stuff and it was ok to let the excess go. I have decluttered every aspect of my home with your help and it is wonderful. I love your analogy of being at an air bnb. When our home was cluttered we stayed at an air bnb and my daughter said to me Mum it’s so nice here I never want to leave and my reply to her was it was so nice because we weren’t surrounded my stuff and it was such a relaxing environment. Secondly we didn’t have to spend half the day tidying up what was on the floor before we went out and spent time together. You have also changed the life of my friend as she was overwhelmed with kids toys. She thanked me so much for recommending your videos and said once she started she didn’t want to stop and she estimated she got rid of 80 percent of their belongings!

@lighteninggazelle816 2 жыл бұрын

This is the encouragement I needed right this moment ❤️❤️❤️ I’ve been binging the last 4 weeks and can tell I’m about half way done. I needed a toy encouragement to tell me I’m surly not crazy for feeling this way. Most these toys gotta go!!!

@paulasalisbury9090 3 жыл бұрын

The kids' favourite Christmas gifts from us this year: stickers, a dollar pack of sellotape, a book each and a few pieces of clothes they needed anyway, like swimwear and pyjamas. It really is the simple things.

@krystalhindson7637 3 жыл бұрын

Your such a beautiful soul and share such great ideas. I appreciate that you present yourself in a very realistic way and can relate to us everyday mamas. Sending you much love and light💖😇🙏

@donnamarshall4805 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking back to when my children used most of a roll of grey duct tape to make 'homemade' wallets. Then they made a huge wooden bridge with various shapes of pine scrap wood destined as kindling. Yes I got a great memory photo. 🌲Thank you Dawn for great info.! Blessings2U+ your awesome family.🌻

@msmary126 5 жыл бұрын

Dawn, I LOVE your philosophy about toys and how to go about managing them! Your videos have seriously helped improve my home :)

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

I'm SO glad to hear this Mary, thank YOU!!!! :)

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Mary Pinheiro In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@vernamyspencer2158 5 жыл бұрын

The brief clip in this video showing the book area you created in one of your previous videos reminded me to tell you that because of that video, I cleaned out an unused room at the top of the stairs in our house and turned it into a library for my kids. We added a futon and the kids LOVE that area now.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that!!! :)

@svitlanaivanenko9042 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Thanks so much for sharing. I love every video and take something from each one to apply to my life.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!!! :)

@bonniesouter3026 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these ideas! I tried your suggestion for categorizing toys yesterday and it worked better than expected. I have 5 categories, soft toys, figures/animals (including the accessories that go with them like brushes for my little ponies etc..), vehicles, building blocks and baby toys, I only had a handful that didn't fit into these categories. I was feeling so overwhelmed with toys, but categorizing them actually showed me we have less than I realized, it just looks like a lot when they are all over the living room and have no specific home. I noticed last night the kids played better and seemed less bored. My living room stayed (mostly) tidy too. Another bonus, tidying the toys away showed me which toys they actually care about, my 5 year old asked for 3-4 specific toys and my 1 year old played with 1 baby toy, 1 dinosaur and 1 car.

@risl1540 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! You are so encouraging and supportive to all that watch. I really feel that you have everyone's backs. Your videos are changing my life! I am so glad that I found your channel when I was trying to figure out how to minimalise my kids toys. But I also found how to minimalise my whole house! Thank you thank you thank you x

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank YOU, I greatly appreciate it!!! :)

@chaank1069 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Love your channel so much. Lol I think I’ve said this a thousand times already. You’ve been such an inspiration to me in decluttering my Home.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I appreciate it every time ;) THANK YOU!!!

@keetz8490 5 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to tell you that you have literally changed my life. I was on one day and ran across your launders room video and I was amazed. We are in the process of remodeling a farmhouse and your videos have made the process of me facing a move soooo much easier. We have simplified our lives so much that we are not moving very much stuff and the rest is going. I lost my mom three weeks ago and I saw first hand things don't matter. Sorry for rambling on but I just wanted to share that you are doing good here. Please continue!!! Thank u for helping to make MY life so much easier

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

First, I'm so sorry for your loss Rhonda and second, I'm so glad this has been helpful. We received some bad news yesterday about a close friend and I had the same thought, NONE of this stuff matters...people and our health are the only things that hold any real value. Many, many blessings to you!

@karenm656 5 жыл бұрын

Also been to Ikea and got desk and cube shelving for stationary supplies for each of their bedrooms as they like to draw and make comics. So have got almost all toys out of bedrooms now. Really been focusing on what they actually like to do and play with. I'm so delighted with how it's turned out!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! SO glad to hear this!!! Good work!

@nancyfehr2768 5 жыл бұрын

Ive been having such a hard time with this. I know i need to declutter and simplify but im sentimentality attached to their things. I remember tiny hand playing with all of it. And the looks on their faces when they opened those gifts. :(

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! That can make it difficult! For me, that's where boxing them and putting them in storage helps with the detachment. The key of course, is to NOT open the boxes when it is time to donate! Taking pictures can help, too :)

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Nancy Fehr In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@sonohrina2012 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh I remember when I was a kid I spend more time looking for the toy I wanted than playing with it

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Adri C In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@karenm656 5 жыл бұрын

I have just boxed up toys yesterday!! And put them in storage. Been working on playroom all day today. We moved into this house couple years ago, and I was so excited as there was fully floored roofspace full length of house that was perfect playroom. But always far too many toys in it and kids never played in it as it got so messed up you could hardly find the floor!! So I've pared it down to a few categories of toys and boxed up the rest under the eaves. Told my sons we can now rotate the toys and they were happy with that. Also threw out all broken toys and donated a lot too. 2 of my boys good at giving away. One not so much.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

YAY!! That's awesome!! (And we have one, too, that doesn't like to give toys away, what can you do!?!)

@victoriakaceyy 4 жыл бұрын

Binge watching all your videos! We’ve moved 3 times since August 2018, we have 5 kids total and I’m a stay at home mom and all I know is I feel like I was going to lose my mind

@jacalli 5 жыл бұрын

Please be direct! I appreciate it. I did simplify the toys and the fighting has significantly improved. They are more willing to sell or donate toys now. My stress has dropped from not getting angry at toys everywhere. Still would live to see a instructional video on how to make that awesome pallet coffee table

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

SO glad to hear this!!! And my sister-in-law made the table, I will have to see if she would be willing to do a video!!!

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Jacalli In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@amcorazon698 5 жыл бұрын

Just TODAY I Was wondering what to keep. You have been a huge help! Greetings from Mexico

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

SO glad to hear this!!!! :)

@danniosgood1362 5 жыл бұрын

I simplified our kids toys over the summer (two boys, 3&4) I have also found in addition to minimizing the toys to "open ended" ones and fewer choices, another thing that has had a big impact is shutting off the "tv". (we just watch shows on the laptop but still call it tv, lol.) What a difference. The first three days of no tv are the hardest, but then the play MUCH better with each other, they play a lot longer and are more creative. They like to play with empty laundry baskets, string and tape, dishes, etc. I'm dreading Christmas this year though, as my in-laws give them soooooo much stuff no matter what we say. Sad part is, most of it breaks in two weeks and I bet the kids can't even remember what they got last year. Wish me luck!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

This is SUCH good encouragement! THANK YOU for sharing!!!

@tiffanychalmers8866 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips as always. I love all the videos in this series. I have found the same as you, that once my son gets used to having fewer toys, we can get rid of even more, like your doll furniture. Can’t wait for the puzzles and games video x

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Oh good, I'm glad to hear this echoed...that has been my experience, but I never know for sure ;)

@ashleylewis799 5 жыл бұрын

Is that what it takes for them to adjust, time. We don't have a ton of toys but are about to have our fourth and live in a small home. Everything feels so cluttered. I tried going through my Kids toys and they had a melt down. It was surprisingly emotionally draining for everyone. Any advice would be appreciated.

@kellistanford2604 3 жыл бұрын

thank you dawn i love ALL your videos hope to meet you one day!

@cecilly59 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a grandma and just today began sorting through my 3 grandkid's toys. My questions tho are these: Are books, play-doh, puzzles, board games, and art supplies included in your "keeper" toys like the blocks and legos, or are they a separate category unto themselves? And then what about toys for kids moving toward 10 YO? My oldest grandson is almost 9 and isn't much interested in the younger kid's toys anymore (girl age 6, boy age 4). At his house he has gobs of legos so at my house I think he'd like something different. Any suggestions that aren't "remote control" things or video type games? Thanks for your very helpful vids.

@EmmaMG21 4 жыл бұрын

I love toys (not necessarily stuffed ones..) more than my kids.. I volunteered for over 5 years at two playgroups in our area.. I forget our house is not the playgroup. Sometimes I keep toys things how much I would love running one myself. (In UK playgroup is not the same as preschool, it’s a place where parents come and play with their kids)

@pau6847 Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to declutter my girls toys today using categories. I also have this new idea in my head, that instead of awarding them with gifts, toys, ect, I rather reward them with memories. I rather plan an activity, go to the park, museum, zoo, ect. It doesn't even need to be expensive, there are free or very low cost museums, zoos or other attractions that not only will they create a memory, but they will learn from.

@libraz83 4 жыл бұрын

I Sooo Wish Someone Would of Told Me That When We Had Our Daughter! I constantly felt like she needed each staple to be able to go to bc it stimulates more/different development skills!

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Terra Chaney In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@helenazeristruchelut678 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Thank you for sharing.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!!

@ashleylaha2967 4 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE for you to do a video showing all of the toys you do own. What kinds of toys you decided to keep.

@thismumslife_9437 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and have been waiting for this one I have kept 6 tubs Legos Train set Doll house/barbies Dress ups Musical instruments Baby doll clothes/2 baby born My kids only have played with the train set, legos and the barbies/doll house stuff I kept lol dolls and shopkins put away and they have asked for them so got them out. I did have blocks but they never played with them always the LEGO. My little 1 year old plays with the musical instruments a lot but she’s 1 so loves it. I have to thank you for making my life a lot simpler

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

This is SO great to hear!!!!! Good work!!!

@deenahaines200 2 жыл бұрын

I will be keeping more than you have, but am really going to try to be as strict and realistic as I can! I’ve gone through toys many many times but have never done as big of a purge as I need to. I really need to get rid of most stuffies and am finally going to get rid of their toy kitchen that they almost never play with. I’m actually take it to our church nursery and expect to see them play with it more often once it’s out of the house🤣

@keyisme1356 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I have an Amazon box crafter too!! I just bought him a box of multicolor duct tape. He loves it. Sure makes a mess though... Bits of box and tape everywhere.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Right!?! I got a little broom set from the dollar store so he can start cleaning up his own mess ;)

@paigekrome1141 5 жыл бұрын

I have three boxes to donate and I feel like there are even more I could box up. I actually had a hard time finding a place to donate them. Two out three of my local thrift stores weren’t taking toys at this time-maybe they get overwhelmed with toys before the holidays🤷‍♀️.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

That is really interesting, I din't know they would turn away toys, but it does make sense, I feel bad donating our toys alot of the time because I don't actually want other moms to take them home!!! ;)

@Elizabeth-fh9qe 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm going to do it! We've already downsized A LOT, but this really helps me think about why we're still kind of struggling. Onward.....

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@sbenefield76 5 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the tape. My daughter's toys of choice now are boxes and crafting. I love it, but she makes a HUGE mess! She has made a really cute and impressive "store" with a window, welcome sign, advertisements, grass, etc. and makes items to sell in the store. I bought a big box of paper punches at a yard sell and she and her friends are obsessed.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

That's really fun (despite the mess ;)

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Stacy Benefield In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@crissylea123 5 жыл бұрын

Ive been trying to declutter for over a year. I have no idea how we accumulate sooo much stuff. We have a awkward shaped house with small bedrooms and our entire basement is unusable because it keeps getting filled with all the over flow.. I have an 11 year old, a 2 year old, and I'm 6 months pregnant. I'm constantly exhausted and overwhelmed. I know all this stuff is a lot of the problem. I have a major goal to get all the toys decluttered and majorly minimized before christmas. I know it will only get harder after the new baby is here. I've been binge watching your videos, I adore you, so helpful!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and BEST WISHES with the process...and when in doubt throw it ;) New stuff is really easy to come by!!! ;)

@user-ls4dh1fd7z 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of storage do you have?? And where did you get it??

@kristenjung6645 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!! I have been de-cluttering our house this past month and it feels wonderful! We have donated/sold so many items...especially toys. What is your "rule" regarding toys in the kids bedrooms? We have a playroom where we have only a few bins out. Just curious about toys in other parts of your house. Thanks for all the encouraging videos. Please keep them coming!!!!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

GOOD question, I'll tackle this in the next video!! And thank YOU for the kind words!

@amberjarvis1982 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos so much and get excited every time you post a new one! What about games? We are a big board game family and see them as sort of an experience. But they do take up a lot of space. Also, do you have rules for screen time in your family?

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Games coming up in the next video and good question about screen time, I don't like having to manage too many things (like you get one show or 30 minutes, etc) so we basically have times throughout the day when screens are ok and when they aren't, it varies from season to season, but usually it is 6-7am and 6:30-7:00pm. And then I make exceptions, if I feel like they earned it (like they were playing outside for 4 hours on a summer day and come in or are extra helpful) or if I need them all to go watch a show for a little bit or if everyone just seems tired or off and need a break. On the computer they can only go to PBSkids.com and for TV we only have DVD's (again, less to manage!!! ;)

@libraz83 4 жыл бұрын

The Minimal Mom We have lived with only dvds for year's...almost my entire childhood, and now except maybe 3x for a bit in the last 19yrs! We use our library to get new movies, then they go back..lol But people literally have tried to make me feel guilty or crazy for not having tv, so a year ago I got custody of my 2 cousins and they have always had tv, so last November I caved...Nothing got Done! So 4 months ago we let it go..lol The energy feels so much different in the house too And now I Notice how extremely out of hand things got. I would love to submit pictures, I'm going to attempt, but my phone gallery is full so we'll see how it goes. Thank You For being You!

@drawingwithvee3793 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was wondering what your method of storing or keeping the creations the kids make? My girls love to “make” stuff and that causes it’s own kind of clutter 😂. Thank you for your tips!

@GreenMommaLana 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man I was just convicted with the tape thing! haha, I am always after my kids for stealing MY TAPE! I guess a simple solution, instead of stifling creativity, would be to get them their own stash ;) My girls are the same with boxes that come through - cut and tape or just drawing on them to make them into a dollhouse or animal den!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I'm learning to be more generous with the tape, but seriously, when I NEED tape, there are very few substitutions!!! ;)

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips.

@cathyjames6867 4 жыл бұрын

How do you store the outdoor toys?

@Esyllt21 4 жыл бұрын

How do u feel about action figures? I noticed you didnt have any for the boys. My kids play with them constantly!

@parryparty 4 жыл бұрын

What tips do you have for parents of babies? I'm expecting my second and I'm having a hard time knowing what to keep because of all the different stages of development/being drawn to different kinds of toys. Any thoughts?

@jessicaarida609 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn! Your a huge inspiration to me. Your videos have helped me so much! Especially your laundry system and kids toys. I do have a question for you. My kids 5 kids are ages 1,2,6,8, and 10. Not so much my ten year old but my other four still take baths and always had bath toys. How did you handle those? We always had set toys but over time they bring non bath toys in the bathroom and next thing I know the whole tub is full of bath toys. Today I emptied out the entire bathroom and left just the essentials with no toys. Is that overboard? Should I keep a few in there or let them have a set number they can bring in their bath or just none at all? I don't want to be overly strict but am sick of being overwhelmed with sorting and organizing the entire house.

@corilarge9267 Жыл бұрын

I know this video is 4 years old, but I was wondering what brand of doll house toys were in the bin. There's a play kitchen toy that is a replica of the play kitchen I had as a child.

@FarmLifestyle997 Жыл бұрын

I've decluttered toys and it's a relief, I mean I still am in the process.... however I always ask my kids what they want to keep or throw away, I think it's just wrong for parents to throw away without consulting the child first, one mans trash is another mans treasure. Each child usually only have one or two toys they're very attached to.

@nope.nah.nothanks 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the drawer shelf organizer thing beside your couch?!

@Maerev349 7 ай бұрын

I never played with toys when I was little I always was so creative even though I had thousands of dolls and toys

@Maerev349 7 ай бұрын

I would be creative and make drinks for my babies lol

@summergirl6130 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! My question is, what do you keep in your kids’ rooms since all of their toys are in the living room? I have 5 kids and a small house but the bedrooms are big. I feel like their bedrooms become wasted space.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

I agree! Our kids have a HUGE room and I wish I could move that space elsewhere! But they just have beds (with up to 3 stuffed animals on them) and night stands in their room...but I do still make them go and play in their room...actually, I usually tell them to go make their beds and clean their room, and come up to find them building a fort with blankets or playing house. I'll talk about this more in our next video :)

@sable747 5 жыл бұрын

Love all the tips! I am getting a little hung up on not having the exact ikea system? Also, I bought all the items to make the mason jar crafts from your blog and now holloween is over. I’m realizing this is a source of frustration for me is half done crafts of mine or not done at all but boxes and boxes of supplies - like a cabinet of mason jars I probably don’t “need”?

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Its definitely a learning process! At the end of the day, what crafts/activities do I actually have time, energy and brain space for??...I've been there...but I'm getting better at it now that I'm aware-- so don't be too hard on yourself!! (Maybe return the jars if they're taunting you, not sure if you've opened them yet! Or use red and green balloons to make Christmas jars? ;) As far as the toys system, I am going to talk about other ways to store toys coming up--I hope that will help, you aren't alone with this!

@britniewing4012 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me the brand and or where you purchased the black toy storage shelf in you living room? Thanks!

@ashleypearce3185 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Minimal Mom! I love your videos :) I've watched so many and will be watching all! They are so inspiring and encouraging. I have a question about toys. I have 8 and 10 year old girls and a 1 year old boy. I am struggling with the question, should I keep these toys so my boy can play with them when he's older? Toys like Playmobile that are such good quality and I'm sure my son would love. What should I do?

@jakobbourne6381 2 жыл бұрын

Filling their boxes with toys while young will indeed cause clutter, try to promote healthy and neat gifts that expose them to good hobbies such as reading, why not go for educational books or custom versions of it ( *personalised childrens books* )

@peggysmith9643 5 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend the Viahart "brain flakes" ? Or do you prefer a different brand?

@body9639 5 жыл бұрын

Hai Dawn, thank you for this video! I didn't see your nice black closet in the Ikea. Do they still sell that? My stuggle is still what to do with bulky toys: like Thomas the train sets, Hotwheels, etc. Do you have tips for that too? Now they are in boxes at the attic but I want to have them downstairs but they won't fit in the black closet you have or other boxes/draws I have seen in the Ikea. Thanks and have a nice day! I hope more video's will follow about toys and memorables of them and of myself.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Good questions! I don't know if they sell the black anymore? I think they only have other colors, we purchased it about 5 years ago :( And I do have some other videos about big toys, not sure if you've seen the other videos in the series, but mostly, it seems that while the kids would sometimes play with the bigger things, they're really content now with what we have out so I just got rid of them!!

@chelanecolston5493 3 жыл бұрын

Where did the shelf & tubs for toy storage come from?

@MichelleGillespie92 4 жыл бұрын

What brand of blocks do you have? We have a set, but they are kind of small and are hard to build with. Looking for some slightly bigger ones and your look like they fit the bill. TIA!

@garyandsusannayoder8392 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get your black toy bin shelf??

@sarahscheenstra7 3 жыл бұрын

What about keeping baby toys for future kiddos? I’m expecting our 3rd boy next month & have a bunch of baby rattles & things that aren’t getting played with by my older two boys, but I’m hesitant to get rid of all the baby stuff since we’re not sure if we’re done having kids. Same thing with all the clothes. Any tips for dealing with deciding what to keep for future kids?

@lvlc5 5 жыл бұрын

also, can you comment on having kids at different ages and stages and how this system or how to keep the toys so both can enjoy... this riddles me.. I have a 2yo and a 5yo.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Good question! I think that's why I like things like blocks, legos and cars, the kids have played with them from 1 year through 8 years old. I find that the open ended toys really span the age groups, but that's just me!!

@Notlevi223 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the black toy storage shelf at I love it!

@missmarjolein92 4 жыл бұрын

ikea, it is called trofast

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

carrie Effinger In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@grinstaspinsta 3 жыл бұрын

How do you manage new toys coming in? Our 4 kids are the first grandkids on both sides of the family, and all the grandparents and aunties and uncles love to buy them gifts. We're grateful but it's overwhelming to try and stay on top of keeping minimal toys without hurting feelings or constantly fighting with the kids to pare things down. Any advice??

@MyLifeAsAMum 3 жыл бұрын

@TheMinimalMom I have 15 'moving' cardboard boxes coming Monday.. I've wrote a few categories 'to keep' & I'm going to put the rest of the toy's in storage, my 9yo daughter is a hoarder lol she LOVES her baby doll's & there clothes & her babies toy's and blankets and car & her baby has a wardrobe (her dads co-worker was getting rid, gave it to us) her baby has a car seat and a double pram.. it's safe to say her babies category is the biggest, let me see she has.. close to 10 dolls but that's after we've gotten rid of her easier to get rid of babies, now these are her 'best/fav' and oh lord! lol She's going to have a huge family when she's older.. Anyway all that to say, I've tried SO many way to declutter and organise this is just about my last resort, it has to work lol failing this I'm moving out :-D or hiring a cleaner, something has to give. I've been trying to become minimal & organised for 3? -4 years and I have my son's room nailed, he actually has maybe 1 bin I could go through but he's so minimal I don't bother. it's my daughter that needs taming, she came in to me 2 days ago, mum look my friend gave me this BABY for my birthday (our rule is no more buying babies) they just keep coming! Lol she asked, can i keep her Me: *sob's, ok.

@michaelacolburn6926 2 жыл бұрын

Random q: But did you paint your IKEA trofast furniture?

@livinasimplebudgetfamilyli8782 5 жыл бұрын

I think I have done really well simplifying our kids toys, my problem is stuffed toys though, my 2 girls like to pile them on their beds, they have about 6 each ( so not to bad ) but they are huge, do you have beds full of stuffed toys ?

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Our kids can have 3 each on their bed, some are big, some aren't, they have never really been into stuffed animals so I feel grateful for that ;)

@anabelpacomartinez1773 4 жыл бұрын

Where are those bins from?

@Gracie-qg5lm 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter has 3 barbies and some dolls but she doesn’t play with them. She would rather have the calico critters. I will be tossing all the dolls this week.

@rachelcave1945 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy they toy organizer?

@mrsmichellegardner 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video so I don’t know if you’ll see this but my problem is that my 7 year old rarely plays with toys mostly he plays with video games and if he plays with toys he goes to his baby brothers room and plays with his toys. He refuses to donate his own toys though I don’t know what to do!!

@tiffanyhale108 5 жыл бұрын

I may have missed this in the comments but I am curious where you purchased your toy bin?

@kelliemarieross 4 жыл бұрын

Ikea

@heatherjones1906 3 жыл бұрын

How do people manage the “Mum I need XYZ, where did it go?” Our son is so reluctant to get rid of things. We’ve been working with him until now but he’s 5 and is realising things don’t come back and starting to get anxious when i declutter and ask him to pass something on (aka get rid of it).

@sarahscheenstra7 3 жыл бұрын

What about keeping baby toys? I’m expecting our 3rd boy next month & have baby toys that aren’t getting used by my older two but I’m hesitant to get rid of the baby stuff. Same with all the baby clothes. Any tips on deciding what to keep for future kids when you’re expecting and/or not sure you’re family is done growing?

@alison2984 2 жыл бұрын

Don't get rid of it if your expecting a baby ... that would be silly get rid of them now and buy again in 6 months

@jenniferoliver164 2 жыл бұрын

What if your say 3 kids are not so close in age & you have toys in storage & yet you still have alot of toys ? This method still work ? 🤷‍♀️

@Krisg611 5 жыл бұрын

You mentioned somewhere in a blog about not keeping baby toys. I have a 1 and 3 year old. Both girls. Do you think I should just move on from those baby toys? And leave out the blocks, wooden train set, baby doll and kitchen toys... and call it good? Not sure if the baby plays any differently... she throws stuff either way right?!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

After having four kids now I think baby toys are completely unnecessary! The babies always preferred spatulas, measuring cups and wipes packages and then started playing with the older kids' toys. So yes, I think it is safe to get rid of them!

@marykatherinemcknight3556 5 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the organizational center with tubs in your den? I need one of those in our home!!

@libraz83 4 жыл бұрын

Mary Katherine McKnight Me too! I think in her room redo video of her now tv, piano room she started saying something about it and my Internet went out and I never got to go back and see what she said lol...I was literally just thinking about that when I seen your comment😅

@westcoastcountry4342 4 жыл бұрын

It’s from ikea

@tkoppisch108 3 жыл бұрын

@akdupay1 5 жыл бұрын

Do the kids have toys in their rooms? Or only in the living room/play area?

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Good question: Only in the living room, I'll talk about it more in the next video, its been coming up alot!!

@Cheriahdoll 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this while separating my sons' legos from the k'nex. 🤯 I'm selling the k'nex because they rarely play with those. Update: once they say all the knex separated in their own box, all 3 boys started building together and have been for 3 weeks straight now. Well they ride dirt bikes on the weekends but yeah.

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Cheriahdoll In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@amandapack9018 4 жыл бұрын

My son loves to create things from boxes...bolts..trash really...to built things...But the question is...Do you allow them to keep it?!?!

@astraviil3043 4 жыл бұрын

Amanda Pack In my opinion, kids could also get toys at other times if they have been very good and good kids all the time. If there is any kind of trip or Disneyland going, then I think the kids should get something out there because the things they bought from the trips are still very valuable souvenirs that are not sold in shops, and every thing that is bought, will be remembered for their wonderful trips. I highly recommend that you let the children choose what they like very much, their biggest dream and buy it. children may not like them at all.Purchase only the things that they really wanted and make them really happy.Sometimes they could rarely allow children to have the toys they deserve with their great nobility.If children are still very good, then, very rarely, they could just as well afford more expensive things. Very expensive things, then for the holidays. I advise against banning things that children really like, because then they start plans to just want more.I advise not to buy all the time, but sometimes very rarely still be able to afford something if they have been very good children for a long time.I certainly also recommend that you let the children choose from online stores, because there are just so many rare, popular, exciting, cakey, and sweet things that may not be available in stores. Hello there! Dear parents! Every child has the right to keep all the toys because they are valuable! If you have space, let them keep everything in their childhood! Keep the toys, if the kids like them very much!!! Could you please forward these messages to the other people and parents too,because it is very important for all of us that every single kid can get the best childhood ever and their dreams should also come true and they will be very happy then!!!It will teach all the parents,how to give the best childhood for their children!!!This is the best lesson for all the parents!!!Thank You!

@tkoppisch108 3 жыл бұрын

What are your chances for you guys 7

@luckyme9130 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have an advent calendar for your kids? If yes, what are you filling it with? Thank you!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good question...we haven't done one with them...for that very reason...what do you put inside besides candy???

@sabinekirschmann7647 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMinimalMom last year we made an advent calendar out of toilet paper rolls that we hung up in the shape of a christmas tree, which was already fun with the kids painting and decorating each roll with glitter, stickers and the number! Then we stuck little messages in that we printed out on the computer- that said what we were going to do that day- like bake christmas cookies, write cards to friends and family, drink Punsch, go to the Christmas Market etc. We all loved it - it was our best advent ever and we even had a tiny newborn at the time! Our kids already asked for the same calendar again!

@jasonjillforeman6736 5 жыл бұрын

You could put a few puzzle pieces in each night of a Christmas puzzle.