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5 Simple Ways To Avoid Toy Clutter For 2016 #Clutter #Pley #Sponsored

January 22, 2016 By Marijean

If you have kids, you probably have toy clutter. My kids are getting older, so that does mean less toys in the house, which would make you think less clutter? Not necessarily. Here are some ways I am trying to avoid toy clutter for 2016.

Don’t Give In To Toy Fads: Of course, every child wants the newest and coolest toy out there that they see on a TV commercial. That was one of my problems. Every time my daughter heard of a new toy, I would go out and buy it for her, which means more toys and more clutter.

Out With The Old: Start the toy purge. Kids get older and end up not wanting 500 stuffed animals or barbie dolls. Consider donating these old toys, or sell them and put the money in your child’s piggy bank.

Bins, Bins, Bins: Any kind of storage bins are a lifesaver. Organizing toys in these makes it a snap!

Outdoor Storage: We have LOTS of outdoor toys, and it can get overwhelming at times. This deck box comes in handy to store all the outdoor toys and look really nice in your yard.

A Toy Subscription Service: Toy subscription services, like Pley, make it easy to keep control of the clutter. Pley sends you Legos, K’NeX and more right to your door, your children play with them, and when they are done you just send it back! With different subscription plans, Pley makes it easy to reduce the clutter and save money. Go check out their website here and give Pley a try!

Key benefits of Pley:

Pley offers access to a large selection of educative toys, including 400+ LEGO sets and popular robotics toys. More toys are being launched in the next few months. Stay tuned for updates!
Pley is always on the hunt for the best toys, so our assortment reflects the latest and greatest toys.
All these toys come at a low price point vs. buying toys. Average members save ~$800/year.
It’s really convenient and helps reduce clutter: Pley packages get delivered to your door and when the kids are done playing, they can return them for a new toy. No more toys sitting unused on shelves!
The savings in plastic alone from reduced purchases amounts to at least 240lbs fewer C02 emissions per annum per Pley member. And while the Pley business model relies heavily on shipping, we usually take advantage of trucks already on the road. If anything, our shipments are smaller than the typical Amazon package for the same LEGO set (Pley re-package them in smaller bags). Also, Pley helps reduce CO2 emissions from cars going to malls/stores to buy toys.
Besides having access to a variety of toys, kids learn the concepts of sharing and reducing waste for the environment.
Pley makes a fantastic gift! Shoppers can either gift unlimited subscriptions or gift cards!

***I was given compensation in exchange for this post. I am not affiliated with the company.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Canvas Discount Offers Exclusive Valentine’s Day Deal – $9.99 for a 20×16″ Canvas Print

January 21, 2016 By Marijean

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Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Disney Movies I Would Like To See As Sequels

January 21, 2016 By Marijean

I love everything Disney. When I lived in NJ, my family and I would do the 17 hour drive straight through just to get to our “happy” place. Disney definitely is our happy place. Now that we only live 2 hours away, we are there monthly and just love it. We also are big Disney movie fans. We probably own almost every Disney film on DVD. Some of my favorites are listed to be the next Disney remake or sequel.

I do have my list of favorites that I would love to see sequels of. Toy Story 1, 2 and 3 I can watch over and over. I can’t wait to see Toy Story 4. It’s release date has been bumped a year and with odds on this remake happening at 25/1 there is still a chance it may not happen, so keeping my fingers crossed.. I just love that fuzzy pink bear, Lotso. The movie Brave was your not the average Disney princess movie. It was pretty awesome, and hey, she is a fellow red head like me! Who doesn’t love Inside Out? That movie was amazing, and my kids just loved it as well as I did. I am really hoping Disney does a sequel of Inside Out. Just a spoon full of sugar…Mary Poppins…..maybe a sequel or remake as a modern day Mary? I think that would be pretty awesome!

There are so many movies I would love to see sequels of. Which movies would you love to see as sequels?

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Wordless Wednesday: The Beauty Of Palm Trees #wordlesswednesday

January 20, 2016 By Marijean

With living in New Jersey all of my life, and moving down to Florida 2 years ago, I am still in complete awe over the beauty of Palm Trees. I think I always will be.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Having a Boat in Florida

January 19, 2016 By Anne

You are a very lucky person if you have a boat. However, this is a luxury item that will require a great deal of care and maintenance on your part in order to keep it running properly. You need to get into a routine where your boat maintenance is concerned. Otherwise, you might end up neglecting an important task that will be a big problem once you hit the open water. Make a list of everything you need to do. Have a friend help you so the work can get finished much faster. Here are a few things you need to do when you are getting your boat ready to sail.

1. Check the electronics

You will be in very big trouble if the electrical system of your boat breaks down when you are miles away from shore. This is why you must get in the habit of going through a comprehensive test of everything related to your boat’s electrical system before you leave on your voyage. It is true that your electrical system could become damaged after you leave port. However, the odds of this happening are much smaller if you have performed a test to look for any malfunctions.

2. Consider your comfort

Boats are often not the most comfortable places in the world. This is especially true if you will be on the boat for a very long period of time. These are the times when you must seriously consider how comfortable you and your guests are going to be on your boat. It is especially important to look into this matter when you are preparing to go on a fishing trip. Fishing requires sitting for many hours at a time. Therefore, you need to make sure the seat you are sitting in is extremely comfortable. It would be a good idea to buy some new boat cushions or yacht cushions if the ones you currently have are worn out and not soft anymore.

3. Safety

Accidents that happen when a boat is far from shore can often become fatal if the people sailing the vessel are not properly prepared. You need to take inventory of all your safety gear. Are you properly equipped for many different types of situations? You should definitely make sure that you have enough life jackets for every person that will be on board your boat. Signal flares should also be taken with you.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!