| Being a parent is a wonderful job and as a parent | | | | and put lids on. They are great to use instead of |
| you want to ensure your child's day is filled with fun, | | | | buying blocks for your child and still develop their |
| laughter, entertainment and stimulation. But, as a | | | | motor skills. |
| parent you have financial obligations and | | | | - You can use your old socks and create "sock |
| responsibilities, and cannot always afford the | | | | puppets" and put on a puppet show |
| expensive toys at the toy store. That's ok. Here are | | | | - Mom and Dad's old clothes are great to use for |
| some great ideas for toys that you can make for | | | | dress up. Your child will love wearing your clothes and |
| free, simply by being creative | | | | pretending to be you or another adult. |
| - Blankets and tables from around your house can be | | | | These are just a few simple examples of what you |
| used to build forts | | | | as a parent, can use around the house as toys, |
| - Little kids love to bang on things: Instead of buying | | | | instead of going and spending mega bucks at the toy |
| a drum set, set up your pots and pans with a | | | | store. You do not have to buy the most expensive |
| wooden spoon for your child to bang on. It is a great | | | | toys on the market, to entertain your child and to |
| alternative | | | | get them laughing. Children are simple beings - the |
| - Tupperware containers are great to use as blogs. | | | | best toy for them is YOU! |
| Your child can put them inside of one another, try | | | | |