Thursday, May 6, 2010

Cheap Thrills

These items may seem like unlikely ingredients for fun for you, but your toddler will have a field day with them! Our 2 year old will play with this stuff for hours! I just fill them with water and get out of the way. (If only our dog were so lucky!) There's an added bonus for you safety-conscious moms out there. You don't have to worry about lead paint, small pieces, or recalls with these little gems. If they're safe enough to store edible products, they're safe enough as toys for your little one. The more variety the better! Any kind of squeeze bottle is always a favorite. Take a few with you to the beach. You won't have to worry about lost toys- if you lose one of these you can always find a replacement. For free none the less! By repurposing the containers you're also keeping them out of the landfill. So go rescue that bottle of old salad dressing that's languishing in your fridge. Now that's my kind of recycling!

Here are a few ideas to get you started:
  • Salad dressing bottles
  • Ketchup and mustard bottles
  • Bottles with screw-on lids
  • Juice bottles
  • Yogurt containers
  • Spice jars (perfect for sandboxes)

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