Tag Archives: toys

Friday’s 5 at 5: Dear Toy Manufacturing Companies

Posted on August 6, 2010 at 5:00 am
in Friday's 5 at 5, Shopping, lists, thoughts, toys

Dear Toy Manufacturing Companies, As a parent, I wish you would consider the following thoughts when creating, producing and selling your toys. Safety. I know it is cheaper to manufacture it in China. Is it cheaper and better for your … Continue reading →

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Riding Box Cars Tutorial

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Eco-Friendly, Paper Crafts, Tutorials, children, reuse, toys

We recently received some packages in the mail and had boxes around the house. Just as I was about to toss them, my girls decided to build forts out of them. Then Elle, my youngest, sat herself in the little … Continue reading →

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Cornhole Toss Game

Posted on July 16, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Entertaining, Tutorials, children, ideas, toys

Maybe you have heard of cornhole, maybe not. It’s a pretty big deal here in the South. So let me introduce you to a child-friendly version of cornhole. How To Play Cornhole Toss To play the child-friendly version of cornhole, … Continue reading →

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BTB Tip #19: Organizing Toys

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 9:00 am
in Back to Basics Tips, Interior Design, children, cleaning, organizing, tips, toys

Back to basics tip #19: As a mother of two girls age 4 and 18 months, my house used to look like this. Who knew two little girls could make a mess this big every. single. day.? Don’t believe me? … Continue reading →

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Friday’s 5 at 5: Easter Basket Fillers

Posted on March 26, 2010 at 5:00 am
in Friday's 5 at 5, Holidays, Party Ideas, children, ideas, toys

When I pass the pre-packaged Easter baskets in the stores I cringe a little. Do you feel like they are a bit too much? Call me old fashion. Call me cheap. But back in the days when I was a … Continue reading →