Legos Again!

If you are the parent of a child who has legos, then you will relate to this post without any problem.  Several months ago, I went through and did a big organization for my son's legos:Legos Under Control.  Well, time has gone by and those legos became a little out of control again.

I have enjoyed having the boxes with each color but I wanted to be even more organized when it came to these blocks.  So I started looking everywhere and finally found what I was looking for to do just what I wanted.  Guess where I found this awesome new box.

IKEA!!
That place never lets me down!  I wanted to use these great finds for all of his mini figures and accessories. 

So, I pulled down all the boxes and started to go through and separate.  He really has done a good job at keeping the legos organized.  It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

I got all the colors back into the right color boxes, the wheels into the wheel box and the mini figures and such into the new IKEA boxes.  I think that the next time his legos need a little reorganization, I am going to ask him to help.  Having kids get into the habit now will make it easier for them to do on their own one day.

Pretty Awesome!  He came home and was excited to see them too. 

Here are all the boxes on the shelf in the closet.  I moved the boxes here a few months ago after I took the bookshelf out of his room.  This space has been working great for the lego storage.  We are still using one of the large lego containers for directions. 

Target also has some new storage just for legos by Lego.  I saw it tonight and the containers looked really neat. 

So there are a couple of options for you when shopping for storage to contain all those legos. 
This organizing project took a few hours and cost about $15.00.  I am thinking of getting more of these nifty containers in the near future for more lego organization.  I forgot that he has a whole container of legos at his Nana's house too!

Have a great Monday and take some Time to Organize.

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Pinterest Saturday

Well what do you know, I finally have my stuff together and getting this post out on Saturday like it should be done! 

I am happy, happy that we are in November and I can start pinning away with Christmas goodies galore without feeling weird or guilty!  So here we go with some great Christmas Pins that I pinned this past week but have been collecting in my Likes for awhile.  Enjoy and get some Merry Inspiration.

From pauloviveiros.blogspot.com
Really cute Printables



From google.com
Hot Chocolate Bar for Christmas party



From melissadark.blogspot.com
Attach ribbon to kitchen cabinets. Use clothespins to hang Christmas cards.  Clever!


From blog.alltheluckintheworld.nl
No space for a tree.  No worries.



From imdb.com
A Christmas Story. A tradition in this family! We watch it every year after Thanksgiving

Fall Camping Supply List

This past weekend, we went on our first family camp out. We had a great time with friends and the days were beautiful. There was a downside to this amazing camp out though, we forgot a ton of stuff. I knew or felt like I knew that we had forgotten a few things but it turned out to be more than just a few necessities. So, to be more prepared for our next camp out, I am making a supply list. I thought of doing this before hand, but as I have mentioned many times, I am a procrastinator. Procrastination does not pay off and it is something I work on daily to correct or stop. However you want to put it, I am trying to become a person who does it now instead of later.

Here is the list I came up with for my family. We have a big container that holds most of our camping gear right now and that is where I will be placing the camping supply list after I laminate it.

Packing List for Fall Camp out

Clothes
Long Sleeve PJ Shirts	Long Sleeve PJ Pants	Socks
Underclothes	Light Jacket	Coat
Flipflops(for showers)	Boots	Tennis Shoes
Mittens or Gloves	Stocking Caps	Caps
Blue Jeans	Long Sleeve Shirts	Short Sleeve Shirts
Sunglasses

 

Tent
Tent Poles	Tent Stakes	Plastic Tarps
Small Broom	Small Dustpan	Hammer or Mallet
Tent	Lantern

 

Outdoor Kitchen
Plastic Plates	Plastic Bowls	Large Plastic Bowls
Knives	Spoons	Forks
Paper Towels	Washtub for Dishes	Dish Soap
Outdoor Stove	Propane for Stove	Fire Wood
Matches	Lighter	Salt and Pepper
Coffee Pot	Coffee and Sugar	Cups
Trash Bags	Hot Chocolate	Marshmallows
Meal Plan and List	Groceries(if shopping before)	Serving Spoons
Spatula	Olive Oil or Cooking Spray	Butter
Pots and Pans	Foil	Skewers
Cooler and Ice	Plastic Zipper Bags	Pot Scrubber

 

Sleeping
Sleeping Bags	Fleece Blankets	Mattresses
Air Pump	Pillows w/cases	Bottom Sheets
Top Sheets

 

Toiletries
Toothbrushes	Toothpaste	Bar Soap
Face Soap	Wash Cloths	Towels
Deodorant	Lip Balm	Sunscreen
Lotion	Floss	Pads(in needed)
Hairbrush and Comb	Toilet Paper

 

First Aid
Band Aids	Thermometer	Gauze
Alcohol Pads	Peroxide	Cotton Balls
Q-Tips	Neosporin	Hydrocortisone Cream
Calamine Lotion	Tweezers	Tylenol for young and old
Insect Repellent

 

Miscellaneous
Flashlights	Electrical Extension Cords	Chargers for Cell Phones
Batteries for Flashlights	Camera and Charger	Camera Bag
Games	Some small Toys	Plastic Grocery Bags
Pen and Pad of Paper	Books	Rope
Backpack	Water Bottles	Portable Radio
Folding Table	Chairs	Compass

 

I checked a couple of websites to make sure I had thought of everything and I think I did a pretty good job.  Here are the sites I looked at and got a few more ideas:
www.wilderness.org/Camping
www.coleman.com/checklists

I hope this helps you with your next camp out!  Have a great weekend and take some Time to Organize.

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