5 Great ways to repurpose old toys

I have toys coming out of my ears. I'm not kidding you, with a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old in residence, I'm lucky if I can make it across four feet of floor without stepping on or tripping on a toy. I try and try to get rid of them, but it's harder done than said … wait, I mean, easier said than done. For starters, my kids act like they are about to lose a dear loved one when I suggest getting rid of something even if they no longer play with it and the other thing is that a lot of places that accept donations of used items, do not accept toys. I have to do something with these toys though and I may have found a way to get them out of my way without making my kids go into mourning.

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Here are five ways to repurpose old toys that you and your kids will love.

One of a kind mirror

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Allison Susi / Pinterest

I think this is such a clever idea. It looks great and my kids would love to have a mirror like this.

Unique lamp

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Cica Poggere / Pinterest

This lamp would go so well with the mirror. I see a whole decor theme emerging.

Wall art

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Cica Poggere / Pinterest

All I can say about this is, I'm totally going to do this!

Utensil holder

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elle.eye.ess.eh / Pinterest

From now on, every time I step on a stray Lego, I am putting it away to build myself a utensil holder. So cute!

Refrigerator magnets

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Tal Eitan / Pinterest

This is a very useful way to reuse the smaller toys or leftover bits of long-gone sets.