Curbing Toy Clutter

A year ago today, I became a mother. I have a number of close friends with young children, so I wasn't under any delusions about the work involved with raising a little one. What I wasn't prepared for was how I would handle all of the toys other people gave to us (and continue to give to us) for our son.

First things first, you should know we are extremely grateful to have people in our lives who love our son and give him gifts. Their generosity is heartwarming and beautiful. We feel very...