Alot of the struggles having 3 kids and 3X the toys is the space. I’d love for my daughter to have all the cool imaginary play items to keep her busy and entertained, but they take over our home. Not to mention, what kid doesn’t always love playing with the box toys come in over the actual toy? Build a Dream Playhouses is a company that combines portability, imagination, and cardboard (!) to make creations that can be easily folded up and stored away when you need that extra room! Not only are they compact, but they’re a canvas for kids to color and create a design of their own, it’s a multi-activity toy that can be used over and over.
The best part of the holidays for kids is often not the latest gadget, but the potential of the box in which it’s delivered. For Cleveland-based Build A Dream Playhouses, it took the concept of cardboard fun one step further to create an imaginative world where boxes take the shape of cars, jets, kitchens, castles, ice cream trucks, space shuttles and much more. The result not only gives kids the gift of creativity and fun, but also provides parents with an affordable, easy-to-store toy that kids can enjoy year-round.
My youngest daughter loves to help cook in the kitchen and mimic what we do, this idea was perfect for her when we found out they made a Pop N’ Play Kitchen. It’s an amazing grand presence that includes a kitchen window, counter space, stove, and fridge/freezer, doors on the fridge and cabinet that open and close. My daughter doesn’t like to spend too much time coloring, but this is where big brother and sister come in to help! But the bestselling point for some families may be that it folds down completely flat, can be moved from room to room easily, and can be stored under a bed or in a closet without damage.
We’ve had this in our living room near the tree for a week and first thing in the morning I hear my daughter rumaging in the cabinets for cooking utensils to use in her kitchen! I love to listen to her talk to her dolls and tell them all about what she’s cooking, and also hear “oh let me check the fridge…oh we have to go to the store!” Words she hears from her dad and I for sure! I suggest when you decide to color, to lay the kitchen down flat and do portions at a time, it’s slightly awkward to color standing up. Siblings and I both helped color otherwise you get a scribble and then “done!” just so she can get back to playing! You’ll find tons of her play food in the fridge, it’s truly a fun toy!
All cardboard creations are priced reasonably from $39.95-$69.95, other choices include: Snack Shack, , Pop N’ Play Castle .
Build a Dream has a strong commitment to child safety and to the environment. All products have been tested to conform to the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). In addition, each product is manufactured from 80 percent recycled materials, resulting in an end product that is 100 percent recyclable.
If you are still shopping for a unique gift, consider visiting buildadreamplayhouses.com to find something smart and fun for the kid on your list!
