Tiny Boston apartment? Sprawling suburban playroom?  Either way, toy clutter can take over fast.  In this episode I tackle the real reason toys multiply (think “permission creep” and Parkinson’s Law) and I'll share five small-space principles inspired by families who thrive in 700-square-foot city flats—but that work just as well in a four-bedroom house.

You’ll learn

🔹 One-Shelf Rule – how giving each child a single shelf (or bin/closet) puts a hard boundary on toy volume

🔹 Rotate, Don’t Accumulate – the monthly swap-out system that keeps play fresh and curbs overflow

🔹 Multi-Purpose Zones – set up rolling carts & fold-away surfaces so living rooms can flip from Lego land to adult-ready in minutes

🔹 1-In 1-Out Habit – a micro-rule for birthdays and holidays that locks in balance automatically

🔹 Contain & Label Like a Pro – nesting, picture labels, and under-bed bins that make cleanup intuitive for kids (and guests)

A gentle challenge for you:

Decide today which single shelf, drawer, or cubby will be each child’s toy “home base.”  Just pick the space—nothing more.  Tomorrow, start filling it intentionally and experience how fast visual calm returns.

Get on the wait list for my FREE class: 3 Steps to Painlessly Declutter your Kitchen in just a Weekend! This is how you get no-cry mornings and calm evenings in your kitchen. And I'll show you how you can do it in just a weekend without overwhelm and without getting stuck. And, of course, you'll learn how to make sure the clutter doesn't come back with minimal effort. Go to https://fireflybridge.com/update and get on the wait list!

Connect with me:

You can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflybridgeorganizing
Here's my website: https://fireflybridge.com

Call or text me: 305-563-2292

Email me: [email protected]