tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post8389475120713869152..comments2024-03-18T07:27:14.101-03:00Comments on Practical Mom: Why We Stopped Buying TOYS!Swapnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-404791778912618172015-08-23T12:09:26.153-03:002015-08-23T12:09:26.153-03:00I know! We are in a service apartment for the last...I know! We are in a service apartment for the last 3 weeks with no toys, and my kid has made a makeshift tent house with the clothesline, and piggie banks out of drawers! <br />Thanks Sarena Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-48397633034644478632015-08-23T12:07:59.043-03:002015-08-23T12:07:59.043-03:00Creative Parents = Creative Kids! Hopefully thats ...Creative Parents = Creative Kids! Hopefully thats true:) Will stop by your blog Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-32719926436738122852015-08-23T12:07:03.793-03:002015-08-23T12:07:03.793-03:00cheers to you too!cheers to you too!Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-74870120901623236332015-08-23T12:06:15.034-03:002015-08-23T12:06:15.034-03:00Thanks for the feature Tina!Thanks for the feature Tina!Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-24946279947176814482015-08-22T21:58:24.686-03:002015-08-22T21:58:24.686-03:00This is very interesting. I remember that I used t...This is very interesting. I remember that I used to play with all sorts of things that weren't toys (as well as all of the usual toy things) when I was growing up. A lot of times, the things you'd least expect are the most fun and educational to play with! Thanks for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty and I hope you'll join us again!Sarena @ Teal Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313328247349754039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-20572990985114822062015-08-22T10:14:37.499-03:002015-08-22T10:14:37.499-03:00Creative Parents = Creative Kids.
Good for you! K...Creative Parents = Creative Kids.<br />Good for you! Kids give folks hints when they have a room so full of toys they can't walk in it & they end up playing with a box. <br />For my preschool certificate I wrote a 100 page paper on the academic objectives from activities at the sand table. Just the sand table. Bothers me that Kindergarten teachers have to follow a curriculum these days that limits play more and more every year. That's another post in itself.JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/03560982218076503012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-6540603007116398872015-08-21T01:36:13.708-03:002015-08-21T01:36:13.708-03:00Good for you. We're all too consumerist anyway...Good for you. We're all too consumerist anyway! cheers.woolypearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251868820161389163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-64028896471710524702015-08-20T14:46:50.283-03:002015-08-20T14:46:50.283-03:00Love this idea of sugar cubes, food coloring, and ...Love this idea of sugar cubes, food coloring, and a dropper. I may try this! Thanks for sharing at #laughlearnlinkup. We are featuring you this Tuesday :-)Tina M Ernspikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456206279023287691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-80264509317120109182015-08-20T01:06:02.971-03:002015-08-20T01:06:02.971-03:00Thanks for stopping by Mimi :)Thanks for stopping by Mimi :)Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-69808160003520848402015-08-20T01:05:34.604-03:002015-08-20T01:05:34.604-03:00I know ! Once I gave my kid a giant cardboard box ...I know ! Once I gave my kid a giant cardboard box to paint! Didn't even bother to cut it into a garage or house or anything! Simply paint the box! Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-4433643592262699882015-08-19T23:19:46.271-03:002015-08-19T23:19:46.271-03:00Absolutely! As a Mum to four now adults, and three...Absolutely! As a Mum to four now adults, and three grandchildren, yes...the cool stuff is not the stuff at Toys R Us. Great blog! Visiting from Share Your Cup. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-2251755763121107452015-08-19T22:55:05.297-03:002015-08-19T22:55:05.297-03:00I agree. My son had more fun rolling around and p...I agree. My son had more fun rolling around and playing with the cardboard box that the gift came in. I really tried not to waste money on stuff, we made stuff :)Sherry Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118120909156838128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-85637482950808612322015-08-19T10:36:29.515-03:002015-08-19T10:36:29.515-03:00Thanks Jamie :)Thanks Jamie :)Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-75182421838923987372015-08-19T10:36:04.032-03:002015-08-19T10:36:04.032-03:00Puzzles & books are a must! Thanks for stoppin...Puzzles & books are a must! Thanks for stopping by ! :)Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-72908695646718004092015-08-19T10:35:35.766-03:002015-08-19T10:35:35.766-03:00I know! Empty cups and water is al they need :) Th...I know! Empty cups and water is al they need :) Thanks for pinning & sharing!Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-22721960916293023532015-08-19T03:17:22.187-03:002015-08-19T03:17:22.187-03:00I agree that learning and exploring is so much bet...I agree that learning and exploring is so much better when done this way. Children get bored with toys so quickly! What great experiences your child is getting. Will be pinning this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411300387887906000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-57645348970947070762015-08-18T13:51:09.186-03:002015-08-18T13:51:09.186-03:00It's alarming how much junk there is in toy st...It's alarming how much junk there is in toy stores nowadays! We are a lot like you where we spend most of our money on puzzles/books/education items. Glad I found you through the Parenting Pin It Party! Pinning!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659660142565481076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-28858016231822136082015-08-18T10:14:45.712-03:002015-08-18T10:14:45.712-03:00My two mostly just like to play in the sink with a...My two mostly just like to play in the sink with a few empty ice-cream tubs! Great post and thanks for sharing with the #pinitparty. I have pinned and shared :)Mum of Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779450665586076310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-46879082495097500052015-08-17T23:34:04.330-03:002015-08-17T23:34:04.330-03:00haha, whats with kids and cleaning! mine too loooo...haha, whats with kids and cleaning! mine too looooves helping out with the laundry and other things we find utterly boring! Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-51878914836843089312015-08-17T23:32:00.000-03:002015-08-17T23:32:00.000-03:00Yes, in fact Montessori recommends keeping only a ...Yes, in fact Montessori recommends keeping only a few toys on the shelves at a time instead of the whole heap so children can focus! Hugs<br /> Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-12314393938213818182015-08-17T23:31:38.929-03:002015-08-17T23:31:38.929-03:00I'm with you on this! We don't regularly ...I'm with you on this! We don't regularly buy toys for Baby Boy and never really planned on it. He does get some things from relatives for his birthday or just because, but those are pretty limited, especially as we've made clear to others that we don't like plastic and we don't agree with electronics and other such 'nonsense'. Baby Boy has learned so much in just doing whatever with whatever whenever, it's amazing. We have a 2 year old who really knows how to use a screwdriver and tighten/loosen screws. We have a 2 year old that vacuums and helps sweep and do dishes and so many other tasks...that he ENJOYS! :)Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699129732330725181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-81589926604983211282015-08-17T23:30:42.906-03:002015-08-17T23:30:42.906-03:00Thanks Kathy :)Thanks Kathy :)Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-9859924955048356902015-08-17T23:30:14.561-03:002015-08-17T23:30:14.561-03:00"All you need is less!" Thanks for stopp..."All you need is less!" Thanks for stopping by !Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-86860814035953398212015-08-17T23:28:54.467-03:002015-08-17T23:28:54.467-03:00Thanks Brittany :)Thanks Brittany :)Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368639915168322589.post-14664240623582179362015-08-17T23:28:33.614-03:002015-08-17T23:28:33.614-03:00Thanks..Thanks..Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261460006928195340noreply@blogger.com