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  • Deck box for storing gardening tools, athletic equipment, outdoor dining décor and more
  • With poly-resin construction for durability; resists fading and rust
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  • Holds up to 50 gallons of gear; the USA-made box requires some simple assembly
  • Deck box measures 41 by 21 by 22 inches and weighs 28 pounds upon shipping; 5-year limited warranty


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Keep yard gear out of sight when you stow it in this large 50-gal. storage box. Perfect for the deck or patio, the box is made of durable resin with a unique stay-dry design that keeps contents dry and out of the elements. In a pinch, it can also be used as extra seating. Use it to store everything from rakes and watering cans to couch cushions and patio accessories. Hinged top flips open for easy access to storage area.

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Keep frequently used garden trowels and clippers accessible by stowing such tools in this convenient 50-gallon deck box from Suncast. The deck box provides 6.8 cubic feet of storage on a household patio or deck, creating a handy spot to conceal the typical yard clutter of miscellaneous tools, toys, dirty soccer cleats or gardening clogs and other outdoor fare. In addition to the storing space, the deck box also blends into décor with ease.

Suncast crafted the deck box in UV-resistant poly resin for stability and durability. The lid flips open on a rustproof hinge for quick entry. To keep contents dry, rainwater funnels off the lid by careful design. Made in the USA, the deck box does require assembly upon purchase. The sides and parts of the box snap together and necessitate minimal use of tools. The deck box is intended solely for storage purposes and should not be used for play or sitting. Keep the deck box away from heat sources to prevent fire. The box measures 41 by 21 by 22 inches and weighs 28 pounds upon shipping.

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A Child and a Wooden Toy Barn

What parent and grandparent does not want to give their child a unique toy that can be uplifting? A wooden toy barn would be a toy that would be high on the list. Children love to be in their own pretend world and what better world to be in than a play farmer?

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Raising my children on a dairy farm, their dad built a barn for his children before they were born. This barn was not only a barn but represented a lifestyle. Children can play out their own world of parents and grandparents with a wooden toy barn.

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I place a lot of emphasis on wooden toy barns because I believe that they are so much better in construction than the many plastic toy barns that are made and found in many stores today. Wooden toy barns are greatly detailed and become a unique, wooden toy that is manufactured here in the USA.
Some wooden toy barns have 4 sides and other wooden toy barns are open in the back so that a child has easy access to the inside with a loft and stall inside to play with all the animals that they "own."

Other wooden toy barns are large enough to be used as a toy box and even climb inside them and hide! No matter the size of wooden toy barns, they can all be used as toy boxes to keep their farm implements and animals inside. This also helps to keep things organized and helps a child to learn the skills of organization as well.

When playing with a wooden toy barn another toy that is almost essential is a wooden toy fence. All livestock farmers need to keep their animals corralled somehow and so does the little farmer. The best fences I have seen are the wooden toy fences that are expandable. These fences are nice as they can be in square or circle and fold up and can be stored inside the barn once the educational playtime is over.

Wooden toy barns made in the USA can be an excellent choice for a parent to give a child if they want to give a unique, quality built toy. A wooden toy barn can be purchase but there is another gift that comes with a different price tag. This gift can not be bought but it is spelled T-I-M-E. There is something special about that word when you see a child playing with a barn, fence and animals. When seeing a child so involved with their "real world", I would recommend that you put the remote down and join the little one and spend that last hour before bedtime feeding and caring for the livestock and encouraging the little farmer.

A wooden toy barn can be passed from generation to generation if given tender, loving care, and just as it seems like you blink your eyes and your child is grown and gone, there may come a day when the wooden toy barn that you gave your child, can now be given a new life playing once again..... this time with a wonderful grandchild! Yes, a wooden toy barn is a toy of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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Black Friday Little Tikes Primary Colors Toy Chest 2011 Deals

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Little Tikes Sort 'n Store Toy ChestA place for everything, and everything is in its place with this extra-large capacity toy chest. The Sort 'n Store Toy Chest provides six cubic feet of storage for all your little one's toys. The two removable bins hold smaller toys for better organization. The lid detaches for safety.



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  • Lid detaches for safety
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  • Holds lots of toys
  • Built of durable and resistant material
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Little Tikes Classic Toys by Little TikesFor almost 40 years Little Tikes has been making iconic and classic toys like the Classic Doll Stroller and Doll Buggy. Your kids will enjoy the same Classic Castle playhouse or Table and Chairs that you did in your childhood. Choose from several toy boxes. Little Tikes classic toys - creating fond childhood memories generation after generation. Extra-large capacity toy chest has 6 cubic feet of storage to hold big toys. Won't look out of place in the corner of any room. Features: Oversized, contemporary design Detachable lid for safety Age 2 years and upSpecifications: Product Dimensions: 21.75"H x 23.25"W x 39"D



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Top Toys for 2-Year-Olds

Let's face it, most parents splurge a little more for a child's second Christmas. Ride on toys are hugely popular, as well as play areas like kitchens, train tables and mini playgrounds. Here are Newby Mom's picks for your 2-year-old!

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Ready, Set Go Trike! (R) by Alex (R)

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Fully loaded! This trike has everything to adapt from super stroller to easy rider. For tiny tikes, start with the push bar, safety bar, seat belt, removable headrest, detachable/adjustable canopy and foot rest. As child grows, remove the headrest and safety bar. Ready for solo? Flip up the footrest, lose the push-bar and release the clutch for pedal-powered freewheeling! High quality metal frame with sturdy molded plastic components. Also includes bottle holder, tipping basket, safety parking brake, non-slip plastic wheels with rubber tires and non-slip pedals. 9.95

Y Bike

Introducing a smarter, safer, balance bike! A huge hit worldwide, this sleek skill-building bike is safer than others, with an angled front wheel for tip-resistance and covered back wheel to shield little feet. Both wheels are larger, providing added stability on uneven surfaces. In tests, this training bike has been proven to build balance, coordination, and self-confidence, helping kids learn faster. Support up to 90 lbs. For ages 2 and up -

Grocery Store/Lemonade Stand

Many parents are thinking about buying kitchens or play yards this holiday, but a grocery store will last for years to come. This Melissa & Doug Grocery Storefront turns into a lemonade stand. Toddlers can enjoy sorting the fruit and vegetables and pretending they're the store clerk. As they get older, add a register, teach them to count money and process transactions. During the Summers parents can help their kids run a lemonade stand and raise money for a cause they believe in or allow them to spend their profits on something of value to them. Best of all, parents can surprise their children regularly by adding to their grocery store shelves with empty boxes of cereal or rice! 9.99

FunTime Tractor

The Funtime Tractor features five animal friends that stand in the trailer and make animal sounds when placed in their appropriate spots. Press the funnel to hear realistic engine sounds and then the tractor rolls along for 10 seconds! Push the driver to hear a fun melody, and you can also push the steering wheel to hear a horn sound. This small toy for kids is not only fun, but it is also a learning tool for them to teach themselves about different shapes and sounds. .99

Bouncy Ride On Toys

Wahoo™ the puppy and Yippee! Gator are from the Mind of Marky Sparky. The jumpiest, bounciest, happiest animals ever. Wahoo™ and Yippee never get tired. They won't chew on your shoes. Shedding? Not these guys! All they want is to be loved and to be jumped on (not necessarily in that order). Pump included. .99

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They're cute! They're zanny! They're the lastest singing sensations!! This Years Hottest Find! The Sing-a-ma-jigs sing, talk, and harmonize! Just squeeze their belly to listen! Click here to see them in action!

Train Sets

Wonder Works Toy Store out of Charleston, SC is offering off a train table with any 0 train set purchase. This amazing set includes everything needed for railway fun: a spacious roundhouse engine shed, dozens of track pieces in curves and straights, trees, workers and even traffic signs! There are multi-piece trains and magnetic-tipped cranes, switches and a T-junction for passing lanes! A suspension bridge, trestle bridge and roundtable, too! A tremendous value! Compatible with popular wooden railway systems. 9.99

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Black Friday Original Chain Gang Toy Organizer - White 2011 Deals

Nov 26, 2011 13:55:12

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  • Hangs on a wall or ceiling and suspends toys from clips
  • Great way to diversify toy organization and make cleaning up fun for kids
  • Size: 6 feet long


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* 6? durable white plastic chain * 20 permanently attached clips * Includes ceiling hook * Fully assembled Toys not included * For children of all ages * Stuffed animals not included.



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Making Jewelry Boxes

Handcrafted jewelry boxes are a specialty item. It takes a lot of skill and hard work to create the exquisite pieces that we see for sale in shops. The first step is to decide upon the design and type of wood to be used. And once the actual making process starts innovative ideas creep in and the readied piece is often different but much better than the original idea. The only exceptions are customized boxes where strict instructions are adhered to .Then comes the all important finish that can make or break the value of a handcrafted wooden jewelry box. Several coats of special natural oils are rubbed in. This enhances the natural color of the wood and enlivens the grain.

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Jewelry boxes are made of several materials including plastic and metal. These are made on a large scale and the bulk manufacturing of a single design, shape and color is very common.

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Some of us have a penchant for doing things by ourselves. Creating something from scratch can be a very satisfying experience. Craft stores have a wide range of equipment and accessories that can provide all the items needed for almost any project. Jewelry boxes are one of the items that people love to make on their own. The main advantage of this is that individual specifications can be catered to in a satisfactory manner. Those with carpentry skills can easily make jewelry boxes out of pieces of wood left over from other projects.

Children love working with their hands and creating something nice and pretty. They find the very prospect of creating a whole piece that will be of some practical use to be very thrilling. Several toy shops and craft stores carry jewelry box kits. With the basic box outline provided these kits allow children to add features and decorate their boxes using the material provided. Such kits make lovely gifts for girls.

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Black Friday KidCo Bath Storage Basket 2011 Deals

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  • Divider panels separate toys from bath care items
  • Holds bath toys, soap, shampoo and more
  • Easy to attach and remove


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The KidCo Bath Storage Basket is adjustable in length, making it great to fit most tubs. Children will love not having to lug all of their bath toys into the tub with them. Now they can sit back, splash around and enjoy all of their bathtime toys. Parents will love not having to go digging in other rooms for toys to bring to tub time. Parents will also love that the KidCo Bath Storage Basket has divider panels to help separate toys from bath care items.



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Interesting Party Bag Ideas on a Tight Budget

Organising a child's party can end up being quite expensive and that's just organising the venue and entertainment. Of course then you have to think about the party bags, more often with very little money left.

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Here are some great ideas for interesting party bags on a tight budget:

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- Plastic loot bags - these are inexpensive and you can buy them in themes to suit. Just fill them with sweets, bubbles, a balloon and perhaps a small toy.

- Paper bags - you can decorate each bag with each child's name or get them to do it as part of the fun. They will look great and you can fill them with a few inexpensive toys and sweets.

- Buy a book - you can buy packs of books from most major supermarkets or bargain book shops.

- Pop a few sweets into a balloon and blow it up. Kids won't know whether to play with it or pop it to get to the goodies!

- Sweetie bags - fill some penny sweets into cellophane bags and tie with a ribbon or put them into little jars.

- Fill a paper cup with some sweets and a toy, cover with a cellophane and tie with ribbon.

- Make up a lucky dip box and fill with cheap toys and sweets. The kids then get to have a dip in the box as they leave the party.

- Get the children to make something at the party, such as decorate a cupcake or cookie or pain a fabric pencil case. They then get to take their creations home with them.

Whatever you decide to buy, it always works out cheaper buying in bulk. For sweets, buy bigger value bags and split them out. The same applies to books or even pocket-money toys.

Party bags really don't have to cost a lot to look great. It's what you make of it. Use your imagination and try and create something unusual or a bit different.

Utilise materials in the house such as jam jars, containers and boxes, which you can collect, ask your neighbours, relatives and friends to help you collect things if you don't have much time before the party.

Whatever you decide to make, remember that most children are easily pleased and it should not be something to get stressed about, but rather a fun and pleasurable experience.

Chances are that kids with love them!

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How to Organize Your Home School

So you homeschool - that is great! Homeschooling is wonderful, we have been enjoying it ourselves for a number of years and we love it. The big question - I have all this great stuff - where do I put it? How do I organize the papers, and pencils and pens and those little tiny bears and don't even get me started on the books, oh my the books. I have the stuff, now I need to know how to organize it all.

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First - take a deep breathe and know that you are not alone, either in your homeschooling journey or in your quest to manage the madness and learn how to organize.

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The Steps to Organization (a.k.a. How to Organize) are fairly straight forward. Imagine you are putting together a puzzle. What do you do first? (Well, first you open the box, but I am figuring we got past that part.) So what do you second? Depending on the kind of person you are, you start by sorting the pieces. The pieces with the straight edges go into one pile and the pieces without the straight edges go back into the bottom of the box. So our first step in learning how to organize is:

HOW TO ORGANIZE STEP 1 -- SORTING (woo hoo, yeah, think trumpets and fanfare -- this is exciting, we know where to start learning how to organize)

After you are done sorting your pieces, we move on to step two. (I know, I know - I didn't tell you how to sort or what to sort or how to organize anything yet - that comes later in the article. Just hang in there.)
So what is the next thing that you do when building a puzzle? Do we sort it out and then just walk away? Do we put all the middle pieces (i.e. pieces without the straight edge) together first? No, first we build a border for our pieces. So step two is:

HOW TO ORGANIZE STEP 2 -- BUILDING A BORDER (more fanfare, sounds of cheering)

The border is now built, but we are not done yet. If you left the puzzle with just a border you never get to enjoy the beauty of it. The same goes for learning how to organize. Building a border is great, but now you have to use it. How do you use a border? I am glad that you asked (OK, I am glad that I asked, but if you were here I am sure you would have asked.) We use a puzzle border to give us information about the puzzle. The border tells us how big the final product will be. It helps us to determine where the interior pieces should go and it also lets us see a light at the end of the tunnel. (I went from puzzles to trains, and soon I will go back again. It's a mixed metaphor, but I digress.) So step three of how to organize is:

HOW TO ORGANIZE STEP 3 -- FILLING IN THE PIECES

This makes sense when you are thinking about a puzzle, after all you have this pile of non-straight-edge pieces just sitting there and waiting. How does this work with organizing? Do you recall way back in how to organize - step one where we were sorting? Those are our missing pieces, so filling in the pieces means that you are now putting stuff away. (Yes, another light at the end of the tunnel) So that's it we are done, right? After all, we sorted the pieces, we built the border, we filled in the pieces, our puzzle is done. Right? Wrong! Sorry, but there is one more step before you are organized. (Actually, I am not sorry, but it sounds nicer to say it that way rather than - tough luck bucko, quit being a whiner.) So then what is the last step? Take a minute and think about it - when you are done with a puzzle what do you do? Do you leave it where you built it? Do you take it all apart so you can do it again another time? Do you smear goo on it so that is will become a work of art for you to hang on the wall? For the purposes of our analogy (i.e. comparing building a puzzle with learning how to organize) We are going to so no, no, yes. No, we don't just leave it where it is - that just adds to the clutter. No, we don't take it apart (What? Are you crazy? We just did all this work getting organized, for goodness sake, don't take it apart.) Yes, we smear goo on it so it is a work of art. Now, before you go get actual goo and really make a mess of things remember - this is an analogy. The goo is basically the stuff that holds the puzzle together and keeps it looking nice. That is what we need - we want our newly organized area to look nice. So the final step is:

HOW TO ORGANIZE STEP 4 -- THE FINAL STEP - KEEP IT ORGANIZED (I forgot the fanfare for step three so let's just add it in here - fanfare, fireworks and a laser light show, and a skywriter writing out "you just learned the basic steps of how to organize".)

Now that we have climbed the "Steps of Organization" (aka how to organize) together, let's look at an example.

Note: if you have only short periods of time to work on your organizing project then still work your way through the steps, however organize in small sections. For example, organize the floor first, then organize shelves (one at a time), etc.)

Step 1: Sorting

This is the hard part, but if you want to learn how to organize and stay organized, it really is necessary. Let's head off to your homeschool room / area / closet and bring some boxes with you. Begin by labeling your boxes in the following way - trash, donate / sell, doesn't belong in this area - depending on the amount of stuff that you have you may need multiple boxes. Once you have gone through your initial sort, take the trash away, and move the donate / sell boxes to another place (preferably out of your house). Now we get down to the nitty gritty of learning how to organize - in the next step we will start building our border so that we are able to put things back in an organized way. Keep a box or two around so that any items you decide you no longer need can be placed in the box. If you have a lot of items you no longer need, consider selling them at a local convention or online homeschool books site.

If you are limited on space in your school area, take a look around your home to see if you have storage spaces anywhere. To keep the number of school items to a minimum you can choose to keep out only what you will be using immediately (within the week, month, semester or year). For the items you are storing organize them on a shelf (if possible) or in labeled boxes. Label your boxes with the contents so when you need to retrieve items they will be easier to find. An idea for how to organize the storage boxes are to label them with the approximate year (i.e. first grade, middle school, etc), the subject (math, science) and the date of when you put the box into storage. If you find that you have one or more boxes that you do not use for a while, consider if you need to keep the items in the box, or if you can sell or donate the items.

Step 2: Building a Border

Since I have yet to see two homeschool rooms that look alike I am going to go over some of the basics of how to organize your homeschool items, from there, you should have a pretty good handle on things and can continue on. If not, send me an email through our contact us page and let me know your question on how to organize your homeschool (or any other area) and I will try to be of some assistance.

Books:

Living books, textbooks, workbooks, lab books, notebooks, chapter books, first reader books, picture books, puzzle books, teacher books, student books, books about homeschooling, books, books, books - if you homeschool, you have books. The question is how to organize all of those books?

One option, depending on space, is a bookshelf. We have used kit built shelves as well as have custom bookshelves built into a closet by using shelf brackets and wood from our local hardware store. Homemade shelves are fairly simple to make and if you don't have the equipment to cut the wood at home, most hardware stores will cut pieces for you (for a small fee), just make sure you measure before you go. (Measure twice, cut once - otherwise it is measure once, cut once, buy some more...)

If you want other shelf organizer options, you can look at the cubbyhole shelf options, or a wall mounted book shelf. There are a number of options available so take your time and look around to determine the best idea on how to organize your books. (after all, you have to live with it, I don't)

Supplies:

Supplies tend to multiply, you start with a few pens, then they somehow grow into dozens of pens. Deciding how to organize these supplies will vary from homeschool to homeschool. Below you will find a variety of drawer suggestions and other ways to organize various supplies. Use these items as a spring board to style your own border. Be sure to read through step 3 for information on using a label maker to help you learn how to organize your bins, boxes, and drawers in an easy to use way.

Wide drawers will organize paper, pens, even workbooks. I discovered these drawers when I was trying to decide how to organize lab supplies. One of my drawers is for live experiments, this doesn't mean that I keep frogs or bugs in there, instead I use it for organizing food for fish and frogs, seeds for plants and other supplies. Another drawer is our Explorer Gear drawer, that one contains binoculars, small nets, a small bug habitat as well as other supplies. Wide drawers are can be found in the plastic storage section or the craft section. These are generally 12 x 12 so they are great for books and papers.

Mini drawers are great for organizing pens, pencils, paper clips, rubber bands and all of those little office supplies. When looking at drawers be sure to check the information on the drawer sizes before buying online. For example, on some websites the mini drawers look larger than the wide drawers, this is however, not the case in real life. Check your space allotment by measuring, then find drawers that will fit. (Great homeschool project - make the kids measure then figure out the area of the space and which drawers will fit best)

Shoe boxes may not seem to have a space in your homeschool space, but they are wonderful for organizing. When you want to discover how to organize math manipulatives, various games and science equipment think shoe boxes. Items can be easily organized and as the boxes have lids they can also be stacked. When looking for storage boxes, be sure to look for clear boxes for ease of identification of the items within, if you constantly have to take the tops off of boxes to find out what is in the box you will soon give up on your organizational system. You also want boxes that have lids. While having baskets may look prettier, they do not stack and if something is taken off of the shelf incorrectly it make a big mess. Another reason to have boxes with lids is that you are learning how to organize, and it is very easy in the beginning of the learn how to organize process to fall back into old habits. A box without a lid becomes a dumping ground for little things.

A decorative way to organize includes the use of baskets (I know I just said don't use baskets, but after you have learned how to organize, you can begin to look at other options, like baskets. Just be sure they are used for very specific things. We have three baskets under a long table by the front door, these are our library baskets. Only library books and the check out slips are placed in the baskets. You can also utilize door space, by using something like a 15-Pocket Over Door Organizer or a file folder holder. We have also used the Kids' Toy Organizer and Storage Bin, but not in the schoolroom. It started in the schoolroom, but then I have found this doesn't work as well since there are no lids. In the kids rooms, toy organizers work fairly well to keep toys organized, but it all depends on the ages of your kids and the variety of your supplies. Teaching your kids how to organize their own things now will save you time later.

Step 3: Filling in the Pieces

Now is when you start putting things back. An item that I have found to be a great organizing tool is a label maker. Some examples of label makers are the DYMO Personal Label Maker or the Brother P-touch Electronic Labeling System. You can even use printable Avery Mailing Labels. The whole point is you need a way to label. What are you going to label? The short answer is: everything. All of the boxes, drawers, and pockets should get a label. This way if you find an empty box, you know what was supposed to be in it. Also, when you look into your storage area you can see at a glance what you have. Where else can you use these labels? 3 Ring Binders! If you want to know how to organize multiple binders in the same space (I usually buy them as a multi-pack so they all look alike) without getting having to open each binder to determine its content, put a label on the spine and eliminate this issue.

Step 4: The Final Step - How to Organize to that You Can Stay Organized

Once you have learned how to organize you need to learn how to keep it organized. A simple organizational system will make it easier for you to keep organized. One of the ways I do this is by labeling my boxes on both ends, that way when the kids put them back onto the shelf (see - teaching kids how to organize) backwards it doesn't matter, because the boxes are labeled on both ends. Another way I keep organized is by having a Mommy section and a kids section. In the kids section there are the items that the kids can use and learn with on their own, in the mommy section are the things that I think they need help with. This will vary based on the age of your kids. Remember unless you live alone (and if you homeschool then you don't live alone) you are not the only one who needs to know how to organize. If everyone knows how to organize then your life will be a lot easier.

The bottom line - have fun turning your school area into an organized place to be, that way you will all enjoy spending time there. Organizing doesn't have to be hard - take time to look through your things. Keep what you want, get rid of what you don't and organize what is left so that you can find everything when you need to.

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Black Friday Little Tikes Primary Colors Toy Chest 2011 Deals

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Black Friday Little Tikes Primary Colors Toy Chest Feature

  • Six cubic feet of storage space
  • Ideal for big toys
  • Two removable bins
  • Bins are ideal for smaller toys
  • Detachable lid for safety


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Little Tikes Sort 'n Store Toy ChestA place for everything, and everything is in its place with this extra-large capacity toy chest. The Sort 'n Store Toy Chest provides six cubic feet of storage for all your little one's toys. The two removable bins hold smaller toys for better organization. The lid detaches for safety.



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Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White

Black Friday Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White 2011 Deals

Nov 23, 2011 00:40:08

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Black Friday Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White Feature

  • 3-drawer storage cart perfect for clothes, hobby supplies, toys, and more
  • Clear drawer front design allows for easy identification of contents
  • Comfortable handles and easy slide-out drawers
  • Includes removable caster wheels for rolling storage options
  • Measures 15-1/4 inches long by 21-3/4 wide by 24 inches high without wheels


Black Friday Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart with See-Through Drawers and Black Casters, White Overview

Sterilite 29308001 3 Drawer White Wide Storage Drawer CartSterilite 29308001 3 Drawer White Wide Storage Drawer Cart Features:; Durable storage cart; Features clear drawer front design that allows for easy identification of contents; Useful in any room of the home or office; Comfortable handles and easy slide-out drawers are simple to use; Casters are included to create rolling storage options; Great for crafts and hobby's; Assembled and ready to use; White; 15-1/4" x 21-3/4 x 24"



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Tips For Storing Melissa and Doug Wooden Toys &amp; Legos Building Blocks

Ever stepped on a Lego barefoot in the dark? If you have (and you didn't immediately consign the whole minefield of such crippling objects to the nearest available garage sale!), you are probably eagerly searching for appropriate storage containers and ideas. Those wooden building blocks, dollhouse accessories, and Hotwheels cars aren't much better to encounter on a dark night, and need a bedtime home as well.

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The good news is there are many options, suitable for every décor and lifestyle. From empty packing boxes to lined wicker, from a washed ice cream bucket to color coded stacking drawers, there is something that will meet every family's needs.

Plastic Toy Boxes

For those who wish to be boldly creative and independent, there are a variety of make-at-home options. First, the old stand-bys, shoe boxes and washed plastic food containers such as ice cream buckets or margarine tubs. Simply wash and rinse well. Allow to dry, then turn them upside down on a piece of newspaper and spray paint them and their lids a nice color.

Next, be sure to label them, container and lid alike with the contents, such as "Lego Blocks, Large" or "Melissa and Doug Wooden Toys" or "Necklace Beads." The kids will enjoy helping out, perhaps even using up some of those beads which get so easily scattered by gluing them on as decoration. A tip from experienced moms is that for a really successful container system, you should also label the shelves where the containers go. This way, clean up for the kids is as easy as a matching game.

For those who wish they had time for all that, but must purchase something instead, the options range from stackable plastic storage drawers from Wal-Mart to designer wicker baskets from specialty outlets. These really add an artistic touch and are very convenient, even for toys that have a lot of smaller pieces like Melissa and Doug wooden toys. The key is to have each container lined to keep the small pieces from falling into the wicker.

Another great idea is a system of sturdy hanging pegs mounted at child-height. Toys then get stored in tote bags or drawstring bags and hung neatly on the pegs each evening. Some moms have successfully used over-the door shoe bags. The individual pockets are just the right size for hot wheels cars or wooden building blocks like Discovery Toys blocks or Melissa and Doug wooden toys.

All of the above are great ideas, but my personal two favorites are the Box4BLOX and the Drop Bag. The Box4BLOX is a unique item. It is specially designed to keep different size Legos sorted and organized. There are four stackable trays with open grids in the bottom, which actually filter the Legos through based on size. The bottom layer holds the tiny pieces which otherwise get lost so easily, and there is a lid to close the top.

Best of all, not only are the Legos easily contained in this neat and tidy box, but when the child goes to play with them, he does not tend to dump the building blocks all over the floor to find what he needs. He doesn't have to. The pieces are ready-sorted for him. He now gets to spend more time in building and less in hunting for the right piece.

The Drop Bag is another ingenious idea from one smart mommy. This is something you can make yourself in just an hour or two. You'll need a large circle of cloth, 44 inches or 60 inches in diameter and a piece of rope six inches longer than the circumference of the fabric.

Sew a casing into the perimeter of your fabric circle. Run the rope through inside the casing and tie the ends together. Spread the fabric out on the floor and instruct the child to stay on the fabric when she plays with her Melissa and Doug wooden toys or Legos building blocks. When she's through, it's a snap to lift the edges, pull the rope to close it into a drawstring bag and hang the bag on a peg.

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Black Friday American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set 2011 Deals

Nov 22, 2011 03:26:12

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American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set

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Black Friday American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set Feature

  • Complete tea party set
  • 25 piece tea service set
  • Table measures 21 1/4" x 21 1/4" x 16"
  • 2 chairs measure 12 5/8" x 14 1/8" x 15 1/4"
  • Easy assembly


Black Friday American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set Overview

13620 Features: -Set includes: 25 tea service items, 1 table, 2 chairs. -Perfect for an afternoon tea party. -Packaged in a colorful, corrugated carton with full color litho label. -Some assembly required. -For 2 years and up.



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Labels For Kids - PVC - Vinyl Sticker Labels

Parents concerned about the costs of sending their children to school are more and more looking to minimise lost property by labelling their children's belongings. There are many online companies that sell a range of labels that can be used to identify all the belongings taken to school. The most widely used of the labels is a vinyl sticker label that can be used for almost anything, even items like lunch boxes and drink bottles that are washed in the family dishwasher.

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Vinyl, also known as PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is an environmentally unfriendly chemical compound that is widely used in the construction industry. It is a tough material and can be produced relatively cheaply. However, its toughness causes it to be somewhat inflexible. In order to make it more flexible, it is mixed with chemical additives called phthalates. These give the PVC a more "plastic", pliable quality.

Plastic Toy Boxes

However, the phthalates have been known to cause toxins to leak from the PVC and increase the risk of cancer, asthma and allergies. They have also been linked to damage to the reproductive system, the liver and the kidneys. As a result, the EU banned the use of various phthalates in children's toys in 1999 because of concerns that children could become ill if they put the toys in their mouths.

PVC is also used in many other products, such as cosmetics, medical products, shower curtains, car interiors and some types of food packaging. However, several companies have started trying to eliminate PVC from their products. The 2000 Sydney Olympics aimed to use no PVC in its materials, wherever possible.

Other concerns about PVC include the release of dioxins during its production process. Also, dioxins can be released into the atmosphere when PVC is incinerated after use. Similarly, toxins can be released into the soil if PVC is dumped into landfill. And its chemical constitution makes it very difficult (and expensive) to recycle PVC. In other words, PVC can cause problems when it is produced, all through its lifetime and even when it is disposed of.

Polyester labels are a more environmentally friendly alternative to PVC labels. However, polyester labels lack the pliability of PVC labels. They will stick to flasks and bottles, but not on areas that have double curves, such as necks of bottles and some baby bottles. They also have trouble sticking to tight curves like pens and pencils. They are a "green" solution, but they do not meet all the needs of today's kids.

Sticker labels made of a combination of polypropylene and polyethylene (PP/PE), result in a much "greener" label. For example, these labels do not emit toxins when heated, so they can be used in microwaves. This unique chemical compound also creates a highly flexible label, capable of conforming to double curves and tight curves.

According to Greenpeace, polyester rates better for the environment than PVC but not as good as polyethylene or polypropylene. (PVC scores 1/5, and is the worst. Polyester scores 3/5. Polyethylene & polypropylene score 4/5. Bio-based plastics are the best, scoring 5/5. However, there are currently no bio-based plastics that have all the characteristics that are needed for the labels.)

In summary -

PVC labels come in bright colors. PP/PE labels only come in white.
Both labels are equally flexible and use the same adhesive.
PP/PE labels out perform PVC in terms of temperature resistance, and there fore can be used on baby bottles that are cleaned in sterilizers.
PP/PE labels are safer for the environment and human health.

The vast majority of children's school label companies today, still use the PVC labels, mainly because of aesthetics and cost. Thanks to the internet consumers now have more choice available to them. Labels are small and light so in most cases postage is either free or at a small cost and delivery times can be fairly quick to any where in the world.

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Black Friday American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set 2011 Deals

Nov 21, 2011 06:11:17

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Black Friday American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set Feature

  • Complete tea party set
  • 25 piece tea service set
  • Table measures 21 1/4" x 21 1/4" x 16"
  • 2 chairs measure 12 5/8" x 14 1/8" x 15 1/4"
  • Easy assembly


Black Friday American Plastic Toy 28 Piece Tea Party Set Overview

13620 Features: -Set includes: 25 tea service items, 1 table, 2 chairs. -Perfect for an afternoon tea party. -Packaged in a colorful, corrugated carton with full color litho label. -Some assembly required. -For 2 years and up.



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Tot Tutors Toy Organizer, Primary Colors

Black Friday Tot Tutors Toy Organizer, Primary Colors 2011 Deals

Nov 20, 2011 08:57:10

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Black Friday Tot Tutors Toy Organizer, Primary Colors Feature

  • Useful 4-tier toy organizer from Tot tutors; great for containing blocks, crayons, toy trucks, and more
  • Sturdy wood frame with natural finish; steel dowels support toy bins
  • Removable bins crafted in rugged plastic; bins come in 2 sizes and 4 classic colors
  • Easy to clean with soap and water; requires some home assembly
  • Measures 34 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 31 inches high; for children ages 3 and up


Black Friday Tot Tutors Toy Organizer, Primary Colors Overview

This fun and functional wood organizer stores loads of children's toys in easy-to-see, easy-to-access plastic bins. Carry the bins around the house, play all day, fill them back up with toys and store them in the sturdy rack.



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Jewels of the Sea - Kids Jewelry Sea Shell Musical Box w/ Accessories

Black Friday Jewels of the Sea - Kids Jewelry Sea Shell Musical Box w/ Accessories 2011 Deals

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Black Friday Jewels of the Sea - Kids Jewelry Sea Shell Musical Box w/ Accessories Feature

  • Kids Sea Shell Jewelry Box w/ Mirror
  • Flashing Lights and Music
  • Includes 2 Pony Tail Holders, Pearl Bracelet, Seashell Earrings, Brooch, Ring, and Jewelry Box
  • Made of Plastic
  • Ages 3 and Up.


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Jewels of the Sea. Kids Toy Jewelry Box. Sea Shell Jewelry Box w/ Lights and Music. Includes 2 Pony Tail Holders, Pearl Bracelet, Seashell Earrings, Brooch, Ring, and Jewelry Box. Made of Plastic. Ages 3 and Up.



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