Comments on: Overview http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:43:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Alli http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-36642 Alli Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:34:06 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-36642 Love LoVe LOVE the labeled boxes idea....boxes I had, labels I did not so my i always end up cleaning my 4 year olds room because he says he doesn't know how, bless his little heart though because he sure tries. Labels are perfect or even pictures if they can't read! Love LoVe LOVE the labeled boxes idea….boxes I had, labels I did not so my i always end up cleaning my 4 year olds room because he says he doesn’t know how, bless his little heart though because he sure tries. Labels are perfect or even pictures if they can’t read!

]]> By: Mayne http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 Mayne Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:31:23 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-1800 Marked my boxes with a sharpie. :) Marked my boxes with a sharpie. :)

]]> By: Shez http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Shez Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:46:33 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-201 i had simmilar luck with medium plastic boxes didn't lable them but baught a small bookcase that the boxes fitted perfectly in and no my girl pulls out the box of toys she wants to play with and puts it all away befor getting a new box out i had simmilar luck with medium plastic boxes didn’t lable them but baught a small bookcase that the boxes fitted perfectly in and no my girl pulls out the box of toys she wants to play with and puts it all away befor getting a new box out

]]> By: Monica http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Monica Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:04:39 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-120 I have 4 kids of my own and we have tried lots and lots (and lots) of toy sorting things, and they all seem to be useless, flimsy or both. I read an article online that suggested that kid's rooms be organized like a kindergarten classroom and that things should be easier to put away than to get out. After years of struggling to keep things up, I had found a solution. I picked up about 20 (to start) plastic shoe boxes (the clear ones) from target for .99, and also got a labeler (the kind that prints paper labels). I labeled each box and also the shelf where we put the box with what was supposed to be there (example: GI Joes or Hot Wheels or Polly Pockets or Barbie Clothes) The kids helped me decide what to put in each box (we sat on the floor in their messy rooms I had to clear a space to sit :) )and started filling boxes. It was imperative that they help, so that they were excited and invested in the process as well. Some things took more than one box, and some things were too big for the boxes. We did not use the lids...I wanted them to be able to toss things in the boxes without having to open them up. We labeled the spaces for everything, if it was a toy that sat on the floor; we stuck the label on the floor or wall behind it. That way if something was out of place, you could see what belonged in the empty space. When we were done, the boys had 2 larger clear Rubbermaid containers of stuff...one for Rescue Heroes and their stuff, and one for miscellaneous toys. I was amazed how well this worked in both the boys (9 and 4) and girls (7 and 6)rooms. We are really messy disorganized people, and suddenly the kids rooms were clean and actually stayed that way. When they had friends over, the mess would get out of hand, but only took a few minutes to put back. Our 4 year old could even do it by himself, once he figured out where most things went with help. It was a miracle. We kept it up for 2 months and then we suddenly decided to move to another town. Once we get settled in our new house and the renovations are done, the kids all get their own rooms, and they can't wait to set up their boxes. Our 4 year old actually asked for a toy shelf for his "toy boxes" instead of the big toy box in a catalog his grandma suggested. I'm so proud. Anyway, sorry I'm so long winded...I would have killed for a solution that worked years ago. Good luck, hope you find something that works for your family! I have 4 kids of my own and we have tried lots and lots (and lots) of toy sorting things,
and they all seem to be useless, flimsy or both. I read an article online that suggested that kid’s rooms be organized like a kindergarten classroom and that things should be easier to put away than to get out. After years of struggling to keep things up, I had found a solution. I picked up about 20 (to start) plastic shoe boxes (the clear ones) from target for .99, and also got a labeler (the kind
that prints paper labels). I labeled each box and also the shelf where we put the box with what was supposed to be there (example: GI Joes
or Hot Wheels or Polly Pockets or Barbie Clothes)
The kids helped me decide what to put in each box (we sat on the floor in their messy
rooms I had to clear a space to sit :) )and started filling boxes. It was imperative that they help, so that they were excited and invested in the process as well. Some things took more than one box, and some things were too big for the boxes. We did not use the lids…I wanted them to be able to toss things in the boxes without having to open them up. We labeled the spaces for everything, if it was a toy that sat on the floor; we stuck the label on the floor or wall behind it. That way if something was out of place, you could see what belonged in the empty space. When we were done, the boys had 2 larger clear Rubbermaid containers of stuff…one for Rescue Heroes and their stuff, and one for miscellaneous toys. I was amazed how
well this worked in both the boys (9 and 4) and girls (7 and 6)rooms. We are really messy disorganized people, and suddenly the kids rooms
were clean and actually stayed that way. When they had friends over, the mess would get out of hand, but only took a few minutes to put
back. Our 4 year old could even do it by himself, once he figured out where most things went with help. It was a miracle. We kept it up
for 2 months and then we suddenly decided to move to another town.
Once we get settled in our new house and the renovations are done, the kids all get their own rooms, and they can’t wait to set up their
boxes. Our 4 year old actually asked for a toy shelf for his “toy boxes” instead of the big toy box in a catalog his grandma suggested.
I’m so proud.

Anyway, sorry I’m so long winded…I would have killed for a solution that worked years ago. Good luck, hope you find something that works
for your family!

]]> By: Kristina Leist http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Kristina Leist Wed, 29 Dec 2004 14:37:20 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-119 Any tips for those without laundry rooms or garage? Our w/d used to be in the kitchen, but we recently remodeled our bathroom out of sheer necessity and moved them there. There is no room for a hamper now. So even towels go to the bedrooms. Any tips for those without laundry rooms or garage? Our w/d used to be in the kitchen, but we recently remodeled our bathroom out of sheer necessity and moved them there. There is no room for a hamper now. So even towels go to the bedrooms.

]]> By: Chrissy http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Chrissy Sun, 25 Apr 2004 01:30:30 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-118 I also use a laundry room and can only do laundry once a week. I do three loads weekly - bedding, whites, and colors. It works for us! I also use a laundry room and can only do laundry once a week. I do three loads weekly – bedding, whites, and colors. It works for us!

]]> By: Louise http://mymessyhouse.org/room-by-room/overview/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Louise Sun, 04 Jan 2004 22:31:16 +0000 http://mymessyhouse.org/?p=24#comment-117 This is a wonderful site!!! My problem is laundry. I can't do a load a day, seeing as I have to use the laundry room and that's EXPENSIVE... but other than that, this is the BEST site! This is a wonderful site!!!
My problem is laundry. I can’t do a load a day, seeing as I have to use the laundry room and that’s EXPENSIVE… but other than that, this is the BEST site!

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