I was going to suggest the tub for each child aswell, they can pick their favorite things and then tell them things NOT in that tub will be going to kids who need them.
You can take them to the op shop or sell them on e-bay or through friends on FB etc.
I've also started mentioning to people that we are NOT doing many toys for our girls, if they ask and it's something educational that will last then thats fine but we don't want the little itsy bits that will get used once and never again.
The best advice if someone asks what to get your LO's don't say oh whatever.. don't be afraid to say you know what i'd love some BOOKS or PENCILS etc etc.
I'm so glad its not just me, I swear our toys multiply overnight!
Thanks for this thread Trish, heaps of good ideas here. I've started culling our toys and I've recently bought some tubs so I can rotate too. I've filled up one garbage bag this week and I'm planning on more before the weekend. My motto has become 'if in doubt, chuck it' (or donate it if its in good condition!)
I remember one day getting fed up with toys and got tough when the kids were in bed. I was like you felt bad about getting rid gifts etc but in the end I thought no I HAVE to do this. I got everything together made a throw out pile, a donate pile and keep pile.
Anything broken or pieces missing gone, crappy little cheap toys gone, I did keep a few sentimental stuff put them away.
Told the kids next day that there are children who don't have any toys at all and therefore we're sharing ours.
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