We Are Not Playing Games.......Organizing Games and Toys

Guest blogger and domestic engineer Audra Fettinger shares how she doesn't play games when it come to organizing board games..............

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 Here are some simple solutions to end the battle with game pieces, messy art supplies and puzzles. Ya know, the ones with 500 pieces that make you cringe as they are flung across the floor? This is how won the game against Milton Bradley and Crayola.

Designate an area in your house that is for games and toys that require supervision from an adult.

First, discard toys that are no longer played with or missing too many pieces.

Then measure each game and purchase (or reuse) plastic containers for storage.

Cut off the front of the box and place it in the new container with all the supplies. This helps the non-reader know what game goes where.

*MOMMY TIP*

Ditch the cardboard box. It’s just not worth the hassle. But remember to keep the directions.

Also, think vertical space. Small games and puzzles can go in Ziplock bags and be hung with pant hangers.

Finally, label each game, arrange them and create a list of rules to go with the new space.

Congratulations! You’re a winner! Now you know were the fun begins on the next rainy day. This limited access gives kids time to miss the games, control over the mess of the day. Your children will also feel special knowing it’s playtime with their favorite person, YOU!

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Written by ANF