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25 Totally Clever Toy Storage Tips & Tricks

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Now that the holidays are over it’s time to make way for a whole new batch of toys. Move their Barbies to a shoe organizer and use a hanging fruit basket for bath toys. Add some vintage charm to their room, while also staying organized, by putting cars in an old Coca-Cola crate. Keep reading to see more…

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  • Labeled Buckets for Outdoor Toys

    Labeled Buckets for Outdoor Toys

    Use metal buckets for a way to store toys that get dirty from being outside.
    Check it out at Domestic Charm.

  • Pencil Pouches for Puzzles

    Pencil Pouches for Puzzles

    Hold onto all your puzzle pieces by placing them inside zipper pencil pouches.
    Find out more at The Navy Stripe.

  • Wall O' Buckets

    Wall O' Buckets

    Stack up sand buckets and connect them together with zip ties.
    Find out more at Grosgrain Fabulous.

  • Fruit Basket for Bath Toys

    Fruit Basket for Bath Toys

    Hang a fruit basket in your bathroom and use it to put their bath toys in.
    Find out more at Real Simple.

  • Cars on a Strip

    Cars on a Strip

    Hang toy cars on a magnetic knife strip.
    Spotted at D Coracao.

  • Tool Box for Toys

    Tool Box for Toys

    Turn your husband's tool box into your child's toy storage. It can also add to the decor.
    Spotted at DIY Inspired.

  • Bookshelf for Trains

    Bookshelf for Trains

    Put their train sets on a bookshelf where they can easily see and get to them.
    Find out more at Green Kitchen.

  • Tires for Toys

    Tires for Toys

    Store toys inside stacked tires on wheels.
    Spotted at Curbly.

  • Trundle for Toys

    Trundle for Toys

    Turn a trundle bed into a place to keep toys organized and hidden.
    Spotted at iVillage.

  • Shoe for Superheros

    Shoe for Superheros

    Use a shoe organizer to hold all their plastic dolls.
    Find out more at Organize Your Stuff Now.

  • Pasta Jars for Crafts

    Pasta Jars for Crafts

    Fill pasta jars with craft supplies or small toys.
    Find out more at Apartment Therapy.

  • Wood Crate for Toys

    Wood Crate for Toys

    Distress a wooden crate to make it look vintage and add wheels to the bottom. Fill it with their toys.
    Spotted at Etsy.

  • Garden Baskets for Toys

    Garden Baskets for Toys

    Hang garden baskets on a wall at a low height so the kids can reach them and put them back.
    Find out more at Better Homes and Gardens.

  • Dress Up Box

    Dress Up Box

    Build a dress up box to store those cool costumes and princess dresses.
    Find out more at Craftiness is Not Optional.

  • Pallet for Pool Toys

    Pallet for Pool Toys

    Keep outdoor pool toys in one place by storing them on a pallet.
    Spotted at Junk Market Style.

  • Wood Bottle Crate for Cars

    Wood Bottle Crate for Cars

    Hang a wood bottle crate on the wall and fill each slot with toy cars.
    Find out more at Life in the Thrifty Lane.

  • Dolls in a Suitcase

    Dolls in a Suitcase

    Keep Dolly and all her friends in a special doll suitcase.
    Find out more at Prudent Baby.

  • Peanut Butter Jar for Toys

    Peanut Butter Jar for Toys

    Poke a hole in the top of peanut butter jars, string a piece of ribbon through to make the toy storage portable.
    Check it out at Share and Remember.

  • Bungee Cord for Balls

    Bungee Cord for Balls

    Keep balls safely stored away by using bungee cords to hold them back.
    Find out more at Designed to Dwell.

  • Reusing Old Toys

    Reusing Old Toys

    Reuse old toys as a way to store new toys or in this case, art supplies.
    Find out more at Apartment Therapy.

  • Peek-a-Boo Bag for Toys

    Peek-a-Boo Bag for Toys

    Sew up a toy sack that the kids can see right through to find the toy they're looking for.
    Find out more at Make it Perfect.

  • Soap for Card Games

    Soap for Card Games

    Use a soap organizer as a place to hold card games.
    Find out more at Dollar Store Crafts.

  • Hamper for Large Toys

    Hamper for Large Toys

    Keep big toys together by putting them in a plastic hamper.
    Find out more at The Happy Housewife.

  • Baby Wipes for Tiny Toys

    Baby Wipes for Tiny Toys

    Reuse baby wipe containers by turning them into a place to store small toys.
    Find out more at Budget Savvy Diva.

  • Pillow for Stuffed Animals

    Pillow for Stuffed Animals

    Put their stuffed animals inside a cute mesh pillow.
    Find out more at One Step Ahead.

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Jaime Morrison Curtis is author of the bestselling book Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (A Life List for Every Woman), and follow up fill-in journal My Prudent Advice, and founding co-editor at Prudent Baby, the premier DIY destination for crafty moms seeking ways to make their lives even more stylish and beautiful.

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Jaime Morrison Curtis
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Jaime Morrison Curtis is author of the book Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (A Life List for Every Woman), founding editor at Prudent Baby, LA Kids Editor at DailyCandy and mother to three-year-old Scarlet Jane

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One thought on “25 Totally Clever Toy Storage Tips & Tricks

  1. MOMMBY MOM says:

    We use MOMMBY Storage Bags (http://mommby.com/Store/Bag.php) – clear reusable zipper storage bags so the kids can see the toys yet you can store the bags in baskets, bins, toy chest, or on shelves.

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