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Mommy's Lil Helper: Box4Blox Lego Organizer

As a mom, I love the inspiration that a set of LEGOs gives my tots.

As a mom, I love the inspiration that a set of LEGOs gives my tots. But as a neatnik who tries to keep an organized home, I can't stand having to sort through large tubs just to find the one lil piece we need to complete our latest creation. We've tried using different colored tubs and bins for various sized bricks, but within days, they are all mixed together and we are right back where we started.

Enter the Box4Blox ($40 including shipping). The sorting and storage unit comes with four different trays, each outfitted with a series of descending grids. Simply pour a pile of LEGO pieces through the top and watch as the bricks filter their way through the system. When the sorting is through, four boxes of blocks, bricks, and pieces will be separated by size and ready for play.

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Pimp Your Crib: Store Toys in French Cardboard Suitcases

Sunrise Ruffalo, wife of actor Mark Ruffalo, was on to something when she suggested organizing toys in baskets and on shelves by type for easy pickup in the now deceased Domino magazine.

Sunrise Ruffalo, wife of actor Mark Ruffalo, was on to something when she suggested organizing toys in baskets and on shelves by type for easy pickup in the now deceased Domino magazine. If you don't have ample space for tall shelves, consider a shorter alternative, like these colorful Valises French Cardboard Suitcases ($35 for a set of three). Not only are they easy to move and ideal for stacking, they are pleasant to look at so you won't be worried about hiding them under the bed when company arrives.