Post-Christmas organizing tip.

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Some of you may do this allready but heres a tip that I've found to be very useful. Buy some zip-loc type bags-they can be the cheap ones. I like to get the Gallon size and the quart size. Then after you've worked a new jigsaw puzzle, put the pieces in the zippy bag, secure it then put it in the box. Puzzle-box cardboard is the flimsyiest stuff in the world and we were always losing pieces. This works great with games, needlework kits, models, all those nifty things we get for Christmas that have small pieces.

-- Kelly (homearts2002@yahoo.com), January 05, 2002

Answers

I'll help on this one. Use your zip lock bags in the freezer and what not (cleaning and drying between uses) and save the ones that leak or have small tears for this hint.

-- Ann Markson (tngreenacres@hotmail.com), January 05, 2002.

We use large zip locks for lots of things. As for puzzle boxes, just put some good packing tape on the inside when you get them and the corners will last a long time.

-- Gary (gws@columbus.rr.com), January 05, 2002.

We just did a "purge of the playroom" and I used several ziploc bags to put small toys that went together in, like the Monsters Inc. toys all in a gallon size, and the top set with several different sizes in a quart. I think it will really help, and this way, the kids can put the toys all back in the toy box and still have them together for next time! Maybe I'll tackle my crafts and material boxes next!

-- Christine in OK (cljford@aol.com), January 05, 2002.

Along these lines, I keep a readily accessible Large plastic (former peanut butter) jar in the playroom for lost pieces. It's a lot easier to clean up and if you are missing a piece you look in the jar. Also, a small magazine holder to put stray game rules.

-- Ann Markson (tngreenacres@hotmail.com), January 05, 2002.

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