Article: If your kids are old enough (at least around five), have them help you sort through their toys. Explain that you're only removing toys that they no longer play with and make it clear that the toys will go to other kids who will love and play with the toys. Be prepared to explain what you're doing so your kids don't get upset or think they're being punished. Getting your kids involved can actually make it easier to declutter your home. If your kids are very young and can't help or would be upset, declutter the toys when they're asleep or out of the house. Just don't remove anything that they're emotionally attached to. For example, tell your kids, "We're going to spend a few minutes sorting through toys you no longer play with. This way we can donate them to kids who need them and you'll have more space to play!" Whether you're purchasing or decluttering the toys your kids have, think about what kinds of toys you want for them. Would you like them to play with educational or imaginative toys? Should the toys be well-made and of high quality? Do they already have another version of the toy? Asking yourself these questions will help you decide what to keep and what to part with. Your kids probably get gifts from friends and relatives a few times a year. If these events are coming up, take the time before the event to declutter their toys. This will prevent toy buildup and may even make the kids appreciate their new toys more. For example, if Christmas is coming up, take the time to fill a few bags of unused toys to donate. Try to follow a one-in-one out rule when it comes to toys coming into your house. Once you've sorted through your kids' toys, divide them up. Place half of them in a storage space where your kids don't have access to them. Let them play with the half that you keep out. When your kids become tired or bored of playing with the toys, swap them out with the toys in storage. This will also keep the toys from piling up while they're not being played with. Your kids are more likely to play with their toys if they have space to play. Toys can quickly accumulate so be in the habit of decluttering kids' toys on a regular basis. Ask yourself if you've seen your kids playing with a particular toy at all within the last month or two. If you haven't, it may be time to donate or sell the toy. Being in the habit of decluttering your house will get easier once you've been doing it for a while. Once you initially declutter the toys, you'll just need to maintain what your kids have and receive as gifts.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get your kids involved. Consider what toys you want your kids to play with. Go through toys before big holidays or celebrations. Store and rotate the toys you keep. Sort through toys every few months.

Problem: Article: Gag gifts are fun sometimes, but in general you should always choose gifts that would not be perceived as inappropriate for a group setting. Unless your secret santa is happening at a wine tasting party, you shouldn't assume that your gift recipient will appreciate a bottle of alcohol as much as you or someone else might. Especially at office parties, giving alcohol could create an awkward exchange if your recipient doesn't like drinking or is recently sober. If your recipient is an alcohol enthusiast, try choosing a related gift rather than alcohol itself (like wine charms or a beer koozie). If you're not quite sure what to get your person, play it safe and choose something that is practical and useful. That way, even if it isn't something that they might have wanted, they will still have a use for it. Consider holiday ornaments, kitchen necessities, or a good book in a genre they're interested in. If you can, do a bit of research on your gift recipient in order to choose a gift that is truly tailored to them. Ask around, look at their work or social media profiles, or discreetly do a bit of questioning with them. They'll appreciate the time and effort you put into choosing a gift that is special and geared towards them. If you're the creative type, a homemade gift done in good taste will seem personal and meaningful. Consider your recipient's interests when making a gift for them, rather than just throwing together a bunch of scraps and appearing cheap. There is a big difference between making something creative and worthwhile, and making something cheap and lazy because you forgot to/didn't buy something.
Summary: Keep it appropriate. Avoid alcohol. Buy something practical. Get something specific. Consider making a gift.

Avoid throwing any documents that have things like account statements, legal documents, or credit card and social security numbers. Instead, get a paper shredder to destroy the documents so other people can't steal the information. Once the papers are shredded completely, you can throw the scraps away as usual. If you have important documents that you can't get rid of, such as birth certificates, social security cards, or living wills, store them in a fireproof safe to protect them from any damage. Paper trays have multiple tiers so you can separate different types of documents. Pick a vertical paper tray if you don't have a lot of space, or a horizontal tray if you have some room to spare. Put the organizer near the edge of your desk so you can reach it easily throughout the day and grab what you need. Label each of the tiers so you know where certain documents should go. You can buy paper trays from office supply stores. Paper trays also work great for holding folders or notebooks. Designate a section of your desk to stay clean so you have room to spread out if you need to. Wall pockets are plastic trays that have multiple compartments to file documents and folders. Put a wall pocket near your desk so you can remove papers from your desk and reduce clutter. Make sure the different compartments are labeled so you don't get confused later on. Wall pockets can also be hung on the back of your door. Find a place on your wall that has enough space for a bulletin board and put one up. Organize the bulletin board into sections where you can pin items, such as documents, receipts, sticky notes, and memos. Keep the most important documents visible and stack older ones underneath. Many cubicles already have walls that you can put thumbtacks in. Use differently colored thumbtacks for each type of document you hang. For example, you may hang memos with blue pins and receipts with red ones. You can also pin personal photos if you don't have space for them on your desk. Get file folders in various colors and sort your documents so similar ones all share a single color. For example, you may put different types of expenses in red folders and income forms in green folders. Label the tabs on the folders with what type of document is inside. Once you have your documents organized, put them in a filing cabinet in a paper tray so you can find them easily. You can also attach colored labels to the tabs of file folders if you don't want to buy multiple colors. If you want to cut back on the amount of paper you're using, try writing any of your notes or schedules on your computer. Create folders on your computer and sort your documents into them, or use an online program to organize your files. Once a file is outdated, delete it so it doesn't clutter up your computer. Backup any important documents on a cloud storage site or external hard drive so you don't lose them if your computer ever crashes. If you have a scanner, you can upload physical documents onto your computer so you can get rid of the paper documents.
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Shred any documents you don't need that have personal information. Sort papers into a paper tray if you need to keep them on your desk. Hang a wall pocket if you want to keep papers off your desk. Hang a bulletin board so you can easily glance at papers and memos. Color-code folders so they're easy to recognize. Try storing memos and schedules digitally to avoid using paper.