Yes, it really works. And also you can do the same thing with this idea as you do with buying new toys - give up another toy. 

As in - you want a box of toys from the high shelf? Sure, which box do you want to put away?

Lovely idea! That will create more space for my children to play with (and my weary eyes to gain some respite). I realise that visual crowding is a source of stress in itself!

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Here's a tip for you as well. This works GREAT for keeping your kids jazzed about certain toys, and having less mess.

If you have a ton of toys, only keep about a quarter of them out and available for the kids to play with. Keep most of them on a high shelf somewhere.

Then, rotate regularly, like monthly. It keeps things fresh and interesting.

We had categories like toy food, musical instruments, legos, blocks, etc.

My tips to cope with parenthood

Here's a tip for you as well. This works GREAT for keeping your kids jazzed about certain toys, and having less mess.

If you have a ton of toys, only keep about a quarter of them out and available for the kids to play with. Keep most of them on a high shelf somewhere. 

Then, rotate regularly, like monthly. It keeps things fresh and interesting.

We had categories like toy food, musical instruments, legos, blocks, etc. 