🧸 $24 BILLION. That’s how much families spend annually on toys. Parents drop about $240/year, and grandparents? $500. Meanwhile, 20–30% of toys are never even played with. 😳 (Source: @joshuabecker) Let that sink in. We’re not anti-toy, but when every toy has a place and a purpose, the overwhelm drops and playtime becomes intentional. Here are a few ways to keep it simple and joyful: ✨ Try toy rotation: Store 2/3rds of your child’s toys in bins and rotate them every few weeks (or months). It keeps things fresh and encourages deeper play. ✨ Involve your kids: Before birthdays or holidays, let them help choose toys to “bless another child.” And don’t be above bribing your kiddos to say “no gifts” in their invite. There are lots of different ways to incentivize this. ✨ Donate intentionally: Not sure where to take those gently used toys? We’ve got you covered with The Baer Minimalist Donation Guide—a go-to list of local organizations that welcome your donations with open arms. ✨ With the holidays just around the corner, consider chatting with your broader family about specific things that would enrich your child’s play. Consider group gifts (we are upgrading bikes this year) and experience gifts!