Run for the Woods
Now these are two toy sets I would most definitely not mind finding strewn around the house after bedtime... It's all about blending in!
Wooden magnetic fishing and doctor kits rom MoMAstore, now available at Anthropologie.
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Rad Pops
Calling all summer-loving sweaty little boys: these have got to be the most rad ice pop molds ever!! Sailboat, Rocket, and Robot pop molds (set of 6), $10.00
Water Paint
This has got to be the simplest, most mess-free activity for preschoolers. Goes to prove that, even today, all a toddler really needs is some summer sunshine, water, and a slab of warm pavement to keep 'em happy!
iSpy Bottle DIY
About that in-flight, time-consuming activity.....
I've been seeing this concept in all the toy stores recently, and I figure it's one of those toy fads. Anyways, I figured it was easy enough to make one of my own. All you need is a collection of small trinkets from around the house, a good (dry!) water bottle, and rice. Plus, a camera to photograph the objects before inserting them into the abyss, and some hot glue to keep things tidy. :)
I gathered a slew of little toys and random house objects, and lay them out on a white paper to photograph. I then began layering rice and toys into the water bottle. Make sure you leave a nice amount (more than an inch) at the top of the bottle so that the kids have room to shake it and move things around. Cover the bottle, and glue it shut. I printed the photo and laminated it so that Freida can hold it and go from object to object on her own. We assembled it together (which was part of the fun), but then I hid it away until on the flight, at which point she was ecstatic to play with it, and spent ample time problem solving with each little shake.
Enjoy!!
Bouncy House Now
At the final Mommy & Me meet of the season, Morah Chanie whipped out one of the most wish-listed toddler activities - a bouncy house. But not just any ol' rented bouncy house, this one came out of a simple lidded box - from a classroom closet!! Apparently Little Tykes makes a line of these inflatable party-on-the-spots - just plug it in and watch in pop up! What an incredible thing to have in your garage repertoire - takes play dates to the next level, and birthday parties are cake! You can check it out here.
