LOL. I could not resist posting this.
To date these are the kids' favorite toys by far. I know I Said in an earlier post that most of the people I hang around of late do not get any concept other than spoiling their kids rotten. & I am always saying they don't need every little thing their heart desires. Anyway, their favorite toys are case in point I guess, that you don't need to spend a lot of money to keep your kids happy. ; )
I got the shovels and buckets (10 or so buckets in total) for $4 off of ebay. It was probably $12 once you consider shipping, but I needed a bunch of beachy stuff for a beach-themed party. I handed a couple to the kids because I didn't need them all, figuring we'd take them to the park in the future. I can not believe how much they play with those inside the house. My 15-month-old's favorite toys by far!
The tupperware are hand-me-downs from grandma (notice the 70s color scheme) and they are the nicest tupperware pieces I own by far. But this was always a favorite toy for my older son, and now baby is enjoying.
I kicked off my socks yesterday after a walk because it was so hot and baby played with them the rest of the evening.
Oh yeah, and when I was gathering toys for this picture I spotted his little credit card. It was one of those little paper ones you get with the credit card offers. For some reason baby claimed it and thinks it is the best toy ever. I don't know if this means I will have extra trouble teaching him about money, or he will be easy - LOL. It is kind of funny though the way he carries that thing around, almost like a security blanket. It's making me a little scared...
In short, a bucketload of fun for $12.
I also think it is kind of important for the kids to play with toys that are not flashy and electronic - not all the time (believe me they have PLENTY in that category). I don't think we have done as good screening with the baby, have gotten lazy, but it is nice he enjoys some of the non-flashy things. A lot of the time, he prefers them...
The Best Toys Money Can Buy - ; )
September 21st, 2006 at 03:09 pm
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Mechanical son when he was a bit older had himself a nice collection of Dad's old - very large bolts and nuts. The kid spent hours screwing those nuts on and off those crazy bolts. Must be old enough not to put nuts in mouth though!
Low/no costs! YEAH!
September 21st, 2006 at 04:56 pm 1158854167
My older son would love the nuts and bolts thing - wow. I will talk to the grandpas and see what they have laying around. Great idea. ; ) Thanks!!
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I don't ask questions, I'm just here to supervise.
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Anytime I'm headed to one of our city parks with kids, I grab a few containers out of the recycling bin. The playgrounds all have pebbles underfoot and the kids find more ways to play with the pebbles and an assortment of containers. I always bring extra for kids we meet there. A large spoon is good to bring, too. Also I'll cut off the tops of soda bottle to make funnels. That is always a hit. Long, narrow boxes such as spaghetti might be packed in make entertaining pebble chutes, too.