Loose parts in the sandbox | #unexpectedtoys
It was out with the mud pies and stews today, and in with ravine digging, ramp building, and car racing. Today’s #unexpectedtoys were wood offcuts and old bricks. I took…
Sneak Peek | Evie + John’s new play space
A sneak peek of a fun play space we finished installing today. The family had recently moved into a new home and were trying to find ways to entice their…
Bubbles (all the magic without the work)
“In a moment of pure frustration today, I came to the conclusion that there is no angry way to say bubbles.” - Anon. Bubbles are magical! They can turn around…
Mud Kitchen Treasures (thanks, autumn)
Autumn is wonderful for so many reasons - cute vintage knits, no mosquitoes, zero reason to shave, and plentiful nature treasures for your mud kitchen*! We have an old metal…
Squeeze Pouch Caps | #unexpectedtoys
In a new section we’re calling #unexpectedtoys, I am going to share some of my favorite everyday items I love to include as toys in play spaces. Today’s unexpected toy…
Thrifting 101.
I love to thrift and I do it a lot. Thrift stores are 100% my happy place. Walking in feels exciting and like I'm about to embark on a treasure…
Play spaces are not stagnant spaces!
You've worked your peach off and your tiny human's play space is Insta worthy and beautifully organized. Bravo! Sit back and reap the rewards of watching your child play, engage,…
The ‘Thoughtbarn’ Playhive you’re going to NEED!
Many many years ago before we had kids, I discovered Thoughtbarn's amazing 'Playhive'. It was love at first sight and I always dreamed of building it at one of the…
End your day with a quick play space refresh (your kids will thank you)!
The kids are asleep and you're ready to turn in too, when you walk past their play space and realize your darling babies did not do a very effective job…
DIY combo light table/train table/coffee table (aka, the furniture dream).
I am forever getting these big ideas, so it's rather lucky that I am married to someone who is willing to make them a reality. Case in point, when our…