When The Toys Are Not Picked Up

What do you do when the toys aren't picked up? I found this great idea on Pinterest from Just Another Day In Paradise.

We call it the chore box. They have regular chores they have to do daily but the idea with this bin is that when they leave their toys lying around even after being asked to pick them up they lose them. Into the bin they go until they 'ransom' them with extra chores. 

I made a list of chores, cut them into strips, laminated them, made a simple pocket labelled "Uh Oh Chores" and taped it to the bin. These chores are things like wipe down kitchen cupboard fronts, run around the house 3 times, clean around the kitchen trash can, wipe down bathroom sink and countertop, and other such things.

It works pretty well when I put the effort in to use it. It's probably time to crack down again. I like that it's a simple, straightforward consequence, easy to use and very helpful to me!

I apologize for the dark pictures. :(