Toy Rotation, three sites and a question

I started a toy rotation plan for Kylie about a week ago. So far, I'm loving it.

Kylie has 21 toys and 14 puzzles on rotation. So each day, she gets three "new" toys and two puzzles.

She has some toys that sit out all the time because they are either her current favorites or they are too big to store away. Things like her toy food and kitchen, basketball hoop and balls, a handful of cars, stuffed animals, Ms. Potato Head, and toy piano.

The rest of her toys are put into pretty bins that sit on my office bookshelves. At the end of the day, I put away the day's three toys and get out tomorrow's. There is far less stuff sitting around. Kylie is more engaged with the day's toys and puzzles. And our deal is that if she asks for a toy that isn't out, she can certainly have it.

Of course, this system may crash and burn because, you know, she IS a toddler. But for now, it is working beautifully.



I have three newly found websites I would like to share:

If you love looking at lovely and original scrapbook pages, check out Gallery Standouts.

If you are looking for fun stuff to do with your toddler, check out No time for flashcards.

And if you are interested in some cool Bento lunch box ideas, visit Wendolonia. I serve Kylie her meals on kid trays but when I see Wendolonia's boxes, I want to do boxes instead.

Lastly, here's a quick question for you: Fruit leather, have you given it to you toddler?