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Fun with boxes

It never fails, Christmas morning; the boxes the toys come in are ALWAYS the first thing the kids climb into and play with! Why do we spend so much money on toys for our children? Why don’t we save our money and just buy the box!

A large box can magically be transformed in anything your imagination can come up with. With a little imagination, markers, clue, wrapping paper you can transform a simple box into just about anything! And your kids will love helping you decorate!

If you have a little princess, why not transform your large box into a castle? Cut out a half circular opening, attach string to both the sides, and you have a draw bridge. But don’t forget the moat with the killer dragon to protect the princess!

If you have a future astronaut, the same box can easy be transformed into fast, shiny, rocket ship, ready to take them to the moon.
For the little entertainer, why not create a puppet show stage? Cut out the upper, middle portion of one side for the stage. Leave the lower half intact to hide the actor. Instead of attaching a curtain, Just draw it on the sides with markers or crayons. You can even create a sign out of the portion you discarded. Try using old socks and stuffed animals for the puppets.

For the entrepreneur, create a lemonade stand. Not only will the kids have fun decorating it, they may actually make a little money from your kind neighbors.
And refrigerator boxes can become many things. They make great club houses for your child and their friends. Plus there is room to put a few pillows and decorations. You can cut out any size window.
Next time you need to buy a present for a child, you might want to save your money and just buy the box!

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