Hey mamas! We've reached the end of the Playroom 101 series, at least for now. I'm looking forward to revisiting this series again after you all have had time to implement some of the tips we've covered. I'd love to hear what changes you've made to your playspace as a result of this series! For my final tip, I will be talking about how your playspace can work to support independence. When you ensure that you have a prepared environment, you allow children to take ownership of their own ...
The Best Open-Ended Toys for Toddlers
In the Playroom 101 series, we’ve talked about how decluttering and having effective toy storage solutions supports independence in children and helps them to engage in meaningful play. But, did you know that toy selection is just as important in helping to keep children engaged? How do you know what works best for your little ones and your space? Here are a few things to remember when selecting toys to purchase or keep in a rotation. 1. If you've read the previous posts you ...
Playroom 101: Toy Storage Essentials
Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a safe and joyous holiday season. I am picking back up with my “Playroom 101” series. If you haven’t checked out my first post about toy clutter - stop, go read it, and come back here. Today I will focus on storage solutions to ensure your newly pared down toy collection stays organized. Here are the storage solutions I recommend: 1. Use open shelving to store larger and/or frequently used pieces. This cubed storage unit from IKEA allows for ...
Decluttering Your Playroom
Your kids have too many toys! There. I said it, and yes I’m talking to you. One kid? Too many toys. First baby? Way too many toys. Small space? You should have stopped buying toys a long time ago. Large house in the burbs? Still too many, and you used your space to justify buying all that stuff! Didn’t you? Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let's chat. The number one reason that play spaces remain messy is because there is too much stuff. That’s it and that’s all. In my last ...
Welcome to The Polished Playhouse
Hey! Welcome to The Polished Playhouse. I’m Nicole and this is my little home on the internet where I inspire moms to make memories without the mess. While pregnant with my son one of my fondest memories was designing a simple little nursery for him. Think 4ft. gold letters and a white shag rug. Like I said, simple lol. Perhaps not simple, but certainly minimalistic. There wasn’t a lot of “stuff.” I wanted it to be a calm and inviting space that would transition with him through different ...