January 5, 2007 at 12:25 pm
· Filed under Family, Fun, Parenting
I am still wondering why we buy our children toys for Christmas or for that matter, at all! I mean, who needs toys or furniture when you have a good old cardboard box? Not my kids! I’m convinced that all my kids really need is a few cardboard boxes, some paper, crayons or markers, and maybe a handful of rocks. They could entertain themselves all day that way!
The box we have featured here has been in the messy playroom since Christmas day. Since then it has been used for a castle, a hide away, a reading spot - more than once, has been fought over, decorated, and cherished. Don’t let my 5 year old know that her big brother used the box for a video game chair - she’ll have a fit. After all, she claims it as her box.
Now, Mr. Imagination, took two beanbag chairs and put them in the bottom of the box. He then angled himself just right and threw in a blanket for good measure.
What my kids don’t know is that afterschool today, they have to help me clean up the playroom or else I will find a really good use for that box - a trash can!
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V-Grrrl wrote @ January 5th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
My kids have moved from playing in boxes to hammering boxes together from spare lumber. Making boxes is always a big deal. I should Christmas shop at Lowe’s next year.
Char wrote @ January 5th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
They should come here - our garage would be like heaven to them. Mr. Imagination has started building with wood, too, but for the younger two, nothing beats a cardboard box.
Eliza wrote @ January 5th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
mine play with every box that comes in, in fact my youngest uses one of the old boxes for her drawing board for her arts and crafts. I asked her if she could use the table instead so I can toss it. hahahaha. Let’s just say she’s still using it.
Traci wrote @ January 7th, 2007 at 3:24 am
Hey Wendy…it’s Traci from Wahm.com. You’ll be thrilled to know that I “stumbled upon”‘ your blog! Woo hoo. You are hitting the big-time girlfriend.
Keep up the great work.
Char wrote @ January 7th, 2007 at 3:37 am
Hi Traci! This is actually Char (keystrokes) from WAHM.com. Wendy tagged me in a recent meme. But, thanks for the kind words! I’m glad to hear Stumble Upon works. Thanks for stopping in.
Hi Char.
OMG - how ture. My kids LOVE boxes. Hours and hours of entertainment!
Also, wanted to thank you for commenting on our “lurking” post - and for introducing us to your site! We will certainly be following your blog!
Jill Asher
Co-Founder, Silicon Valley Moms Blog
http://www.svmoms.com
Char wrote @ January 8th, 2007 at 4:04 am
Jill - thanks for stopping by. I tried to toss the box this weekend, but the kids weren’t ready to get rid of it. Further more, the 8 year old asked if we could pick out a “free” box at the warehouse club after we finished shopping.
Michelle wrote @ January 8th, 2007 at 4:44 am
I remember loving giant boxes too as a kid. What is it about having a hiding space?
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