As part of kid’s week at simplify 101, I thought I’d share this:
A plastic colander full of tub toys! Isn’t that fun?
OK…so it’s not super full because, as it occurred to me after purchasing this little colander, our days of tub toys are long over. But…we do have a fine assortment of loofahs (or faloofahs as Kailea would say.) I thought we still had a little rubber duck for the photo shoot, but no luck on the duck, so the turtle and fishies will have to do. But…you get the idea. And you can close your eyes and imagine the larger sized colander loaded full of tub toys…all getting dry because of the convenient drainage holes that are built right into the colander. Isn’t that fun?
I’ve had this idea forever…like even during our tub toy days. But I never did find a plastic colander that I liked. Until yesterday. And so even though I’m a bit light on the tub toys, I’m a firm believer that a dry faloofah is a happy faloofah. Are you with me? Of course you are.
So that’s todays kid organizing nugget. The colander is from Zak and it comes in an array of fun colors. I picked mine up from my local grocery store, Schnucks (with a link just in case you think I’m pulling your leg on that store name.) If you don’t have a Schnuck’s in your neck of the woods, check the Zak website for store locations. And have fun keeping those tub toys (or faloofahs) dry!
This is so funny – I was just cleaning out the kids’ bathroom yesterday, and cleaned out our version of the tub toy holder. We tried all the cute kid ones – suction cup fish with nets, etc. – none of the would ever stay on the wall, and they often stuck too far out into the tub area (making showers a little awkward). We just ended up getting clear plastic shower bins at Target. I can’t find them on their web site, but they are narrow, but a few inches deep, and have all the great draining holes. They also have super duper suction cups, so they actually stick to the tub wall! Hooray! We got two, and stuck one at each end of the tub so when both kids are bathing, they can easily access them. I love cute kid stuff, but this was one place where the uber practical stuff just worked worlds better. 🙂
That’s a great idea! Oh, and I have a Schnucks, so I know you aren’t joshing.
Love the idea! We have a basket with holes that is very similar.
Just curious… where do you keep your colander?
GREAT idea! I was in Walmart yesterday trying to find something to replace the container we use now and nothing was coming to me – I love this idea!
We use a plastic “shopping bag” that sand toys came in. It’s got big holes and it works great!
We have Yoke’s grocery stores here in Spokane, but Schnuck’s is funnier! Also Zak Design is based in town, I should see if they have a factory outlet.
Still enjoying your book – reading every word.
I LOVE it!!!I absolutely hate tub toys because they are just nasty at the bottom of the tub. I’ve tried a milk crate in the past, but it was too big and bulky. I actually have an old white Tupperware collander that is too big to use for everyday stuff, but I’ve been saving it for some unknown reason…..until NOW!!Thanks SO much for the great idea. I’m going to get it out right now!!!
Oh I just love this idea – not only very practical but the kids get to play with it in the bath and have lots of fun with it! Thanks – Angela (NZ)
and you could throw the colinder in the dishwasher for a good scrubbin’. Great idea!
You’ve come up with a wonderful idea, yet again! Thanks for sharing your practical wisdome.
I use one of those plastic bicycle baskets for our tub toys. I bought two suction cups with hooks and hung it on the wall so when they are done they just put it in the basket and it drains.
But I also like the colander idea. I might have to get me one so that when they take extra toys that normally are not bathtub toys in the bathtub I have something to put those in.
Both kids and adults sure love having tub toys to keep them entertained while they’re bathing. As the primary bathroom cleaner back from when I was a young kid, I always organize them to make them presentable to the next user.
-Kristel Guise