The holidays have come and gone but left in their path 7 million toys for you to grapple with each day. Macaroni Kid of Pittsburgh LLC scoured the net for some clever and affordable ways to earn your "organization badge!" We moms will do anything for some recognition! Macaroni Kid has a super duper special TOY ORGANIZATION BADGE for you and you alone!
Each of these ideas can be stretched to accomodate a myriad of toys. It's trial and error and you are welcome to test them out for yourselves. We showed off the items we felt best fit the toy need in OUR homes. Your home might be different! Let us know below if you tried anything or if you have some clever and affordable TOY organizational tips yourself!
Milk Crate Seats!
These are a FUN and totally do-able option for not only storage but SEATING! It's a great alternative to buying chairs and certainly more functional. Here is our version.
TARGET
Super-Hero Dudes
My Little Ponies
GOAL
A place to THROW them that they won't fall out of.
A FUNctional seating option!
HOW TO
* Milk Crate
* Plywood or MDF cut to the milk crate tops size if you ask Lowe's or Home Depot they will cut it to size)
* Fabric
* Foam
* Staple gun
* Embellishments
Here are some sites with tutorials and different versions.
Milk Crate Stools
How To Make A Crate Seat
Crate Seats My Way
DID IT REALLY WORK?
It sure did! The kids helped to make portions of the seat and enjoyed picking out their own fabric. Julia chose a plushier fabric for 'cushy tusy' purposes! They're functional and FUN solving two problems at one time. They were also super easy to make.
TARGET
Super-Hero Dudes
My Little Ponies
GOAL
A place to THROW them that they won't fall out of.
A FUNctional seating option!
HOW TO
* Milk Crate
* Plywood or MDF cut to the milk crate tops size if you ask Lowe's or Home Depot they will cut it to size)
* Fabric
* Foam
* Staple gun
* Embellishments
Here are some sites with tutorials and different versions.
Milk Crate Stools
How To Make A Crate Seat
Crate Seats My Way
DID IT REALLY WORK?
It sure did! The kids helped to make portions of the seat and enjoyed picking out their own fabric. Julia chose a plushier fabric for 'cushy tusy' purposes! They're functional and FUN solving two problems at one time. They were also super easy to make.
