Plus, the best toys for 1-year-olds.
Looking for gift ideas for the little ones in your life? You're in luck! Cubby's Gift Guides launch this week, beginning with the best toys for 1-year-olds. Don't want to miss a list? Just keep reading this newsletter every Thursday; we'll make sure to include the latest guides. –The Cubby Team |
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By Chantal Lamers As a parent, I'm constantly on the lookout for solutions to kid clutter and toy clutter, ideas that will help keep my kids' toys, art supplies, and clothes organized while also making sure they're easy to access and clean up. Tuck toys out of sight, and you'll forget they exist; make putting items away complicated, and everyone will end up feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. Depending on the age of your kids, I recommend asking for their input when organizing spaces. What methods are they most excited about? What blocks should go in what bin? Getting their organizing say now will pay off in the long run. Need some ideas and inspiration? Here are 10 child-tested and affordable storage solutions from my own home that have made our lives easier and more organized. |
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| Any parent who knows the sharp pain of stepping on a rogue LEGO brick knows how important it is to have a toy storage system that works for kids. Trying to maintain a sleek way to store LEGO was an effort in futility, and every storage system I tried was quickly dismantled. This is why I can declare that Swoop Bags are the best addition to our playroom since LEGO. Here's why. –Beth Shea, Cubby contributor |
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cubby finds: beach towels |
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| I want my kids to eat healthy, but sometimes time is so short. What's your go-to weeknight meal when you're really busy? – Alison |
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| Dear Alison, I have to admit that there are some nights in the month when I don't cook at all, when we get home late or want to make dinner quickly so we can do other things, and that's when we reach for the smoothie. We have a Nutribullet to make it really easy, and I do believe it's probably healthier than some of the other things I cook, because I love butter, meat, and other juicy fatty things. Smoothie night is super popular with Ursula as well, and now she will lead the charge and make them. This is her favorite recipe: |
Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com |
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