toys

April 10, 2012

How to Make a Doll Clipboard and Pencil Set

It’s official — Emily has inherited my love for office supplies! Know what’s cuter than office supplies?? MINI office supplies!! What I love about this project is that Emily (now 8 yrs old) could make the little clipboard and pencil set for her dolls with very little help from me, …Read the Rest

Meet Melissa Twitter Party
March 16, 2012

Meet Melissa Twitter Party

Pst! Hey.. did you hear the news?? Our lovely friends from Melissa & Doug are hosting a Twitter Party to …Read the Rest

It’s A Circus In Here!
March 6, 2012

It’s A Circus In Here!

During a recent trip to the local thrift store, I happened to spot these adorable vintage handmade wooden animals. They …Read the Rest

Let’s Build a Town!
February 23, 2012

Let’s Build a Town!

Need to bring some excitement to your set of blocks?? Black masking tape is a fun and easy way for …Read the Rest

Toy Fair 2012
February 16, 2012

Toy Fair 2012

I just got back from spending a week with my lovely friends from Melissa & Doug at Toy Fair — …Read the Rest

Carpet Golf!
January 25, 2012

Carpet Golf!

Do you wish mini-golf was a year ’round activity?? Want to play in your own living room?? The girls and …Read the Rest

7 Tips for Crafting with Cardboard
January 12, 2012

7 Tips for Crafting with Cardboard

Know what I love? Cardboard!!!! Because it is supreme! Cardboard is cheap (or free!), readily available, recyclable, and generally easy …Read the Rest

2012: A year of Classic, Creative Play (and a Trunki Giveaway!)
January 10, 2012

2012: A year of Classic, Creative Play (and a Trunki Giveaway!)

You may have noticed that we are BIG fans of pretend play around here. Some of the reasons why I’m …Read the Rest

Cardboard City
January 5, 2012

Cardboard City

Recently, I spotted these cute cardboard city blocks from Pottery Barn Kids. I liked them, but I didn’t $40 like …Read the Rest

Pretend Pretzels Made with Cleaning Cloths
January 2, 2012

Pretend Pretzels Made with Cleaning Cloths

The kiddos have been enjoying their cardboard cafe immensely!! Since then, there have been some requests for soft pretzels. Well, …Read the Rest

Cardboard Cafe
December 26, 2011

Cardboard Cafe

Want to go some place good to eat?? Some place that’s not too crowded? With good food, and great service?? …Read the Rest

10 Easy Last-Minute Gifts You Can Make for the Kids
December 18, 2011

10 Easy Last-Minute Gifts You Can Make for the Kids

Looking for some quick, easy, inexpensive gift ideas for the kiddos?? Here are some of our favorite DIY gifts to …Read the Rest

Giveaway: Makedo Prize Pack!
December 5, 2011

Giveaway: Makedo Prize Pack!

We’re continuing with our series of reader appreciation giveaways in celebration of our upcoming 1,000th post here on Frugal Family …Read the Rest

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