Tired of stepping on LEGO pieces? This organisation tip from Kmart will make your life easier!
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Building with LEGO bricks is a favourite pastime of kids of all ages (and yes, that includes even us adults).
The Danish word 'leg godt', which is shortened to 'LEGO', means 'play well', but after all the figures have been built and it's time to properly clean up these little blocks and pieces from the floor and the table, that's when the 'playing well' ends.
We wonder what the Danish word is for 'cleaning up after a mess'...
Playing with LEGO bricks might be entertaining, but the ensuing cleanup can be a major pain. Credit: Freepik.
We've all been there: it's past midnight, and you need to get up and fetch a glass of water from the kitchen. The hallway was dark, but you already knew how to get there, so you didn't bother turning on all the lights.
As you started walking towards the kitchen counter, though, your foot suddenly lands on something solid, pointy, and really recognisable: a misplaced LEGO piece!
If this seems all too familiar, and if it's something you really do not want to happen again, have no fear; one mum is here to help you get those cheeky toys in order. The best part is that you won't have to shell out a lot of money for this, and you can even get the grandchildren to help out!
This one savvy mum relates to the problem as well, and she has the solution to keep her children's LEGO pieces tidy and organised in their proper places.
Her secret? Kmart's giant ice cube trays.
On a popular Facebook group, Louise Paterson shared that she uses the retail store's giant ice cube trays to keep her children's LEGO pieces organised and properly sorted.
'Thought I would share my use for the Kmart ice cube trays — they make great LEGO sorting trays. Cheap and so easy to sort through small parts,' she wrote in her post.
The mum used giant ice cube trays to sort her children's LEGO pieces. Credit: Kmart / Facebook.
The mother shared some images of her well-organised space, demonstrating how the trays fit perfectly inside the drawers. To keep everything organised, LEGO pieces with similar shapes or colours are placed in each ice cube slot.
This also allows her kids to easily get the pieces they want or need! Pretty convenient, eh?
Even though Louise admitted that it took her a long time to put everything back in its proper place, she said it was well worth the effort. 'It feels so much better,' added the mum.
Available at Kmart for $1.75 per piece, these giant ice cube trays are made from silicone for durability and have convenient divisions for organizing.
The mum's Facebook post received several likes and comments from other parents and grandparents who could relate to her frustration with the messy LEGO pieces in her home. Many of them thought her 'hack' was brilliant and wondered why they hadn't thought of it themselves.
'This is great! I have those drawers, but the ice cube trays are another level,' one user wrote in the comments section. Another joined the conversation and added, 'OMG, can you please come and sort our LEGO into neat drawers like that?'
Meanwhile, a third mum shared: 'Oh, how I wish my kids wanted their Lego sorted like this! I have tried a few different methods, it makes me so happy to see it all sorted. However, apparently for my husband and kids, this makes it hard to see, so they tip it all out!'
Okay, folks, it looks like we need to make a trip to Kmart – we're worried that our feet won't make it through the next time they step on one of these bad boys. Are you looking to try this organisation hack too? Your kids would probably worship you if you went around and sorted the grandkids' LEGO set. Let us know in the comments!
The Danish word 'leg godt', which is shortened to 'LEGO', means 'play well', but after all the figures have been built and it's time to properly clean up these little blocks and pieces from the floor and the table, that's when the 'playing well' ends.
We wonder what the Danish word is for 'cleaning up after a mess'...
Playing with LEGO bricks might be entertaining, but the ensuing cleanup can be a major pain. Credit: Freepik.
We've all been there: it's past midnight, and you need to get up and fetch a glass of water from the kitchen. The hallway was dark, but you already knew how to get there, so you didn't bother turning on all the lights.
As you started walking towards the kitchen counter, though, your foot suddenly lands on something solid, pointy, and really recognisable: a misplaced LEGO piece!
If this seems all too familiar, and if it's something you really do not want to happen again, have no fear; one mum is here to help you get those cheeky toys in order. The best part is that you won't have to shell out a lot of money for this, and you can even get the grandchildren to help out!
This one savvy mum relates to the problem as well, and she has the solution to keep her children's LEGO pieces tidy and organised in their proper places.
Her secret? Kmart's giant ice cube trays.
On a popular Facebook group, Louise Paterson shared that she uses the retail store's giant ice cube trays to keep her children's LEGO pieces organised and properly sorted.
'Thought I would share my use for the Kmart ice cube trays — they make great LEGO sorting trays. Cheap and so easy to sort through small parts,' she wrote in her post.
The mum used giant ice cube trays to sort her children's LEGO pieces. Credit: Kmart / Facebook.
The mother shared some images of her well-organised space, demonstrating how the trays fit perfectly inside the drawers. To keep everything organised, LEGO pieces with similar shapes or colours are placed in each ice cube slot.
This also allows her kids to easily get the pieces they want or need! Pretty convenient, eh?
Even though Louise admitted that it took her a long time to put everything back in its proper place, she said it was well worth the effort. 'It feels so much better,' added the mum.
Available at Kmart for $1.75 per piece, these giant ice cube trays are made from silicone for durability and have convenient divisions for organizing.
The mum's Facebook post received several likes and comments from other parents and grandparents who could relate to her frustration with the messy LEGO pieces in her home. Many of them thought her 'hack' was brilliant and wondered why they hadn't thought of it themselves.
'This is great! I have those drawers, but the ice cube trays are another level,' one user wrote in the comments section. Another joined the conversation and added, 'OMG, can you please come and sort our LEGO into neat drawers like that?'
Meanwhile, a third mum shared: 'Oh, how I wish my kids wanted their Lego sorted like this! I have tried a few different methods, it makes me so happy to see it all sorted. However, apparently for my husband and kids, this makes it hard to see, so they tip it all out!'
Okay, folks, it looks like we need to make a trip to Kmart – we're worried that our feet won't make it through the next time they step on one of these bad boys. Are you looking to try this organisation hack too? Your kids would probably worship you if you went around and sorted the grandkids' LEGO set. Let us know in the comments!
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