Before and After

I think that most parents of young kids would agree - the toy room (or other place that you store your kids' toys) is a constant battle. For me, it is especially so because it is the first room you see when you come in the front door. Some call it a formal living room, but we call it the toy room. One day, it may be a more exciting space, but for now, it is practical. Every so often, I decide to tackle the mess. Don't get me wrong - the kids are responsible for "cleaning it up" every night before bed, but things get put in the wrong place, get lost, get broken, get forgotten, etc. Every now and then I remove the forgotten toys and rearrange. These pictures are a glimpse of that day!

Before - Transformers, Legos, and cars - here, there, and everywhere!

After - labeled cases, organized cabinets, much better!

All of the signs are the same design - with simple words that the kids have learned to "read" (recognize)

Basic stickers with the same polka dots and lettering

Before - little girly things, thrown everywhere

After - organized animal house, castle stuff, and doll clothes!

Before - kitchen chaos, dress-up clothes everywhere, arts & crafts mess

After - dress-up divided up, labeled, organized art supplies, cleanish desk

Easy access, organization <3

Before - mess everywhere, old art on boards

After - new art up on boards, more organized, happy Mom!