Mum shares a genius ‘dumpster gnome’ tip to help parents get rid of their kid’s art without upsetting them

Virgin Radio

23 Mar 2021, 16:23

There are only so many pasta masterpieces that you can fit on the fridge. 

One creative mum has come up with a genius idea that will help parents who want to get rid of some of the art they've accumulated, without hurting their little one's feelings.

Enter, the "dumpster gnome".

The gnome is the brainchild of TikTok user Shan, who posts on the video-sharing app as @diaperbagrag.

She says: 'Overwhelmed by your kid's artwork? Call on the dumpster gnome!’

In the video she holds up some of her child's art, then says:‘This has got to be my favourite thing that I’ve taught my kids.’

She asks her child: ‘Buddy, can I give this to the dumpster gnome?’

They happily reply: ‘Yes’.

Shan then asks them what the dumpster gnome does with the creation.

The child answers: ‘Throws it in the garbage and then decorates their house with it.’

Shan clarifies, saying: ‘Mummy throws it in the garbage, and then he decorates his house with it – awesome, thanks.’

The video has clocked up hundreds of thousand of likes already. 

One commented wrote: ‘Achievement unlocked. Parenting level: genius’

Another said: This is life-changing! I feel so bad when I even think about throwing away my son’s artwork’.

Would you give this a go?