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Stacked wooded blocks.

Homemade Toy BlocksNot all homemade blocks are created the same. You can make wooden ones from scrap lumber, but what about using leftover cardboard boxes, stuffed and then taped shut. Other options are also fun to consider. This is a page about homemade toy blocks.

 

Large Bubble outside with grass background

Making Huge BubblesThis is a page about making huge bubbles. By using a recycled coffee can from which you have removed both ends you and the kids can make humungous bubbles.

 

PVC Tunnel Building Project for Toddlers - child's PVC pipe layout

PVC Tunnel Building Project for ToddlersThis is a fun and inexpensive outdoor activity for toddlers who enjoy building/assembling. You can purchase PVC pipes, cut them at your local hardware store for free in assorted sizes and purchase some fittings (like elbows, tees, socket caps, and crosses).

 

red putty egg

Homemade Silly Putty RecipesThis page contains recipes for homemade silly putty. Silly putty is a longtime favorite toy for kids. You can make your own versions using a variety of household products. Try making your own and see how close to the original recipe you can get.

 

A boy blowing bubbles.

Homemade Bubbles RecipesThis page contains recipes for homemade bubbles. Blowing bubbles is a longstanding childhood pastime. Of course adults love to get involved too. You can save money and also have bubble solution any time, if you make your own.

 

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Building a Swing Set?I am looking for plans for a wooden swing and playground area.

 

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Making Your Own Flarp?I would like to find the recipe for flarp.

 

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Pattern for Homemade Lincoln Logs?Any one have patterns or ideas on making homemade Lincoln logs?

 

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Balloon Baseball GameHere's an easy game for even small kids: You'll need 2 balloons, one round(ish) one and one long one. Use the long one for the bat and the round one for the ball. My 2-year-old loves it, and I can get a bag of balloons for less than $1! By Camilla

 

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Winter Sand BoxTo extend the fun of summer put some sand into a small rubbermaid storage bucket with some shells and play toys then let your kids play in the bucket on a large piece of vinyl or a shower curtain when it's snowed outside. They'll think you're pretty cool. Although it can get messy this is pretty cheap Occupational Therapy if a child needs it. By Melanie

 

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Board Game and Card Game AccessoriesSmall Pudding cups washed out can be used for bingo chips or other chips that need to be used for board games.

 

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Tea Party Kit (Cost Of Disposable Camera) (AGES 4 & UP)Materials: Vintage" or interesting clothing selections from your closet, from Grandma's closet, thrift stores, etc...

 

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Little Carpenter's Apron (Ages 5-10)Cut shoe organizer across the width, so you have a line of four pockets. (If it holds 12 shoes, this will make 3 aprons).

 

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