Baby Play: The Magical Cardboard Box

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I love baby play and baby toys, and Anna has many more of them than she needs. I get them as hand-me-downs, find them at yard sales, and Read more…

Space Fun with Packing Peanuts

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Did you know that corn starch packing peanuts stick together with water? It’s a lot of fun, and my kids discovered a new twist on it:

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Build a Simple Cardboard House

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We play with cardboard a lot in our house, and this simple cardboard house is something we make nearly every time we finish a Read more…

Cardboard Space Shuttle!

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I love playing with cardboard, and this space shuttle is one of our fanciest creations! I created it as part of The Lights Project at ikat Read more…

Awesome Homemade Gift for Kids: Cardboard Laptop

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This cardboard laptop with interchangeable screens was the hit present at Johnny’s fourth birthday party, easily eclipsing the talking bear. I can’t take any credit from it – it was made by Read more…


Celebrating everyday parenting through creativity, learning, and play. Reach MaryAnne by email at mamasmilesblog at gmail dot com.

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