Decorate some empty cans with pretty paper to hold pens and pencils.
Use empty chip containers for some unique desk organization.
Use empty jars (such as pasta sauce, jam, and pickle jars) to hold dry goods in your pantry.
Organize your ribbons with empty Tic Tac containers!
Make your own grocery bag holder using an empty disinfectant wipe container.
You may be thinking that this one is obvious and that I’ve lost my mind. But there are other ways to use hangers to organize, aside from the traditional clothes hanging approach.
Turn some wire hangers into flip flop holders.
Wrangle your wrapping paper, gift bags and tissue paper using hangers.
Use a hanger or two to keep current newspapers and magazines easily accessible.
Hangers are a great way to organize hats!
Use a hanger and shower hooks to organize your scarves. (or just tie the scarves to the hanger and do away with the shower hooks)
I’m a big fan of using what I already have on hand, especially when it comes to organizing. So, over the next five days, I’m going to highlight some organization ideas using everyday items you likely have already or can easily collect.
Up today, are the amazingly versatile, cereal boxes!
Create a stationary organizer made from one cereal box.
Organize your drawers with this cereal box idea.
Store your magazines with these instructions from Vanessa’s Values.
Bring some organization to your purse with this cereal box purse organizer.
Create magnetic paper bins from cereal boxes.
Here are this week’s interesting links I came across on my travels around the web! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Are you wanting to gain some sort of control over your photos? Check out this post at Chez Larsson for an idea on how you could organize your photographs.
For those of you that do have your photos organized, how did you do it?
Toys, toys everywhere! If it feels like stuffed animals, building blocks, dolls, and toy cars are taking over every corner of your home, you’re definitely not alone. Keeping kids’ toys organized can feel like a full-time job. Especially when storage solutions can get expensive! The good news? You don’t need to spend a fortune to create a tidy and functional play space.
With a little creativity, you can turn everyday items, thrifted finds, and affordable storage pieces into smart toy organization solutions that actually work for busy families. Whether you’re dealing with a tiny playroom, a shared bedroom, or toys spread throughout the house, these smart and budget-friendly toy storage ideas will help you maximize your space while keeping clutter under control.
From DIY bins and under-bed storage to easy organizing hacks that encourage kids to clean up after themselves, these ideas are practical, affordable, and family-friendly. Get ready for plenty of toy storage ideas that will help you save money, reduce mess, and make your home feel a whole lot more organized!
Use an embroidery hoop and a pillowcase/fabric to create unique hanging storage. Use these for stuffed animal storage!
Using one of those soft underbed storage organizers is a smart idea for dolls and all their clothes! Here is how Serenity Now used them.
Implement toy rotation bins!
Use some IKEA spice racks for book storage.
How about a bookshelf if you have a collection of wooden toys. It can be storage as well as a place to set up to play!
Try this DIY stuffed animal swing!
Here's a neat idea for bath tub toy storage using a spring loaded shower bar and shower hooks!
Clear plastic totes are a great, simple solution. I have bought some inexpensively from Dollarama! Add labels, or not!
Use mesh pouches to organize board games! They take up a lot less space than those big boxes. Idea from Lambert's Lately.
Here is the way that we are currently tackling our toy storage:
It's working great so far! (Our old way was in a wooden chest and my daughter had to pull everything out to get that one thing she wanted.) You can find this shelf on Amazon, but we bought ours through Facebook Marketplace.
Keeping your home organized doesn’t have to mean spending hundreds of dollars on fancy storage systems. With a little creativity and a few budget-friendly solutions, you can create a toy storage setup that works for your family and keeps clutter under control.
From dollar store bins and baskets to repurposed furniture and DIY ideas, there are so many affordable ways to organize toys without breaking the bank. The best part? A more organized space can make cleanup easier for both parents and kids while helping your home feel calmer and more functional.
Hopefully these cheap toy storage ideas gave you plenty of inspiration to tackle the toy chaos and create a space that’s both practical and kid-friendly!
What are your cheap toy storage ideas ?
