Fantastic Toy Storage Solution

I finally got sick of the boxes of mixed and assorted toys that abound in our house.

Not only do they take up heaps of floor space, but each individual one contains about 10% of each type of toy, making it impossible to ever find a full set of anything!

Last week at the shops they had these neat 5 litre plastic containers with lids for $2.50 each. They’ll fit perfectly onto a shelf in our tall bookcase (I didn’t want to unpack those books in the garage, anyway).

I bought half a dozen and with some brightly coloured labels they’ll be great for keeping themed toys and sets together. I’m going back today or tomorrow to get some more, as it’s a really handy size.

So far, we have pirates in the bottom box, dinosaurs above that and at the top, a bridge & road set. And yes, I know the photo is a bit tilted, but that’s just because I have one leg shorter than the other.

~ Now I just have to go through all the baskets and boxes… and drawers and cupboards… and under the lounge… and the trundle bed… and find all the bits and pieces that go together.