who needs toys

5 replies

2shoes · 11/03/2008 19:04

I got a catelouge through the post. posh littlewoods one. didn't want it so gave it to dd. she has had so much fun. picking stuff out for everyone.
(cheap birthday present idea)

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Dynamicnanny · 11/03/2008 21:28

Catalogues are great aren't they

ouryve · 11/03/2008 22:17

When DS1 was about 18 months and going through a major shredding phase, we gave him old Next directories. Made to last, those things!

magso · 12/03/2008 09:15

Ah bless her! What did she choose for you?
Ds (8) loves playmobil catalogues! I have escaped from toy shops many times with a happy child armed only with a catalogue!Keeps him busy in the car home if I'm lucky. Sadly hes grown out of the playing with boxes stage!

magso · 12/03/2008 09:15

Taliesintraction · 12/03/2008 11:49

Reminded of an early Xmas with my tribe.

They left the toys and played with the boxes...

Could have saved myself a fortune!

Parents should never underestimate the usefulness for creative play of a set of cardboard boxes and a couple of old blankets

Flip