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06.18.08, 16:42 PM General Topics
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Ok, stupid question, but seriously: What do you do with all of the junk toys, you know the ones that aren't part of a set and dont really belong anywhere. Party favors, McDonald's toys, etc. I have a 4yo and 2yo and the house is seriously overrun with toys...I need help. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.18.08, 04:42 PM Flag
 

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toss them. they won't even notice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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oh, you don't know my 4yo...he remembers everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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yes, but then what kind of help do you need? maybe you can tell him that the toys went to children who need them or something? if your house is overrun, they just have to go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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^^and is there anything wrong with packing away all of the big toys that were gifts and they never use? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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I put them in a box. They can take out the box and play with them. If they haven't played with them in a year or so, in the trash or donated to charity they go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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thank you, gppd idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I throw stuff out and admittedly tell my older ds that I don't know where it is when he asks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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LOL! I do that, too! Also have those huge Ikea drawers in our playroom and both DC have a designated "junk drawer" for little toys like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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i throw them out -- and if DS asks for them, i tell him, "I don't know where it is. Where did you put it?" What a mean mommy I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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toss them when they're not looking, or they're the ones I throw out as punishment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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big black garbage bag after hours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Two options: 1) remove under cover of darkness and play dumb. 2) Teach DCs that some kids have fewer toys than they have and it's time to donate. We do a combo of both. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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