Well look at me. Blogging twice in one week?!
I figured after the last post, I'd lighten it up a bit.
When we bought our home a few years ago, one of the top things on my wishlist was a playroom near our living space. I'm OCD about a few things, and toys laying around my living room is one of them.
Yes, I've heard all the quotes about "letting them be little," and "embracing the fingerprints on the walls," as well as my favorite, "putting the laundry down, leaving the toys strewn all about and just play with your kids."
Well, listen here. I'm a better mom when the chaos is contained. And my kids have clean panties. So thanks for the advice, but I'll never be able to "embrace" stepping on play-doh or sharp blocks as I walk across my kitchen, or not doing laundry for more than a week.
When it was just Lara, the thrown together playroom in the pictures below worked fine. We had a massive TV cabinet where I stuffed away most of the junk and a toy chest. As time went on, the TV cabinet became a catch all for toys we needed to get rid of, not for actually storing a television.
So off it went, and off we went to Ikea.
For less than $300, we now have a playroom that mom and kids can enjoy because every toy is organized because every toy has a spot.
I'll link some of my favorite items in the event you're looking to organize your play space this winter!
IKEA Dog Tail Hook
IKEA Kids Toy Storage Trunk
IKEA Metal Wire Photo Hanger
IKEA White Ledge Shelf
I figured after the last post, I'd lighten it up a bit.
When we bought our home a few years ago, one of the top things on my wishlist was a playroom near our living space. I'm OCD about a few things, and toys laying around my living room is one of them.
Yes, I've heard all the quotes about "letting them be little," and "embracing the fingerprints on the walls," as well as my favorite, "putting the laundry down, leaving the toys strewn all about and just play with your kids."
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| Toy chest made by Grandpa! |
Well, listen here. I'm a better mom when the chaos is contained. And my kids have clean panties. So thanks for the advice, but I'll never be able to "embrace" stepping on play-doh or sharp blocks as I walk across my kitchen, or not doing laundry for more than a week.
When it was just Lara, the thrown together playroom in the pictures below worked fine. We had a massive TV cabinet where I stuffed away most of the junk and a toy chest. As time went on, the TV cabinet became a catch all for toys we needed to get rid of, not for actually storing a television.
So off it went, and off we went to Ikea.
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| Playroom Before |
I'll link some of my favorite items in the event you're looking to organize your play space this winter!
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| Pandora Disney Music all day, every day on this nifty little Bluetooth speaker. |
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| The best gifts are homemade gifts! Made for Lara by a dear friend for her first birthday |
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