Indoor Playhouse Fun!!

Was there ever something that you saw, and you just knew, you had to have? But at that stage of your life, it was just a tad bit ridiculous? Ya, I'm victim of that. Well over a year, before I got pregnant, and we were thinking about babies, I found Miss Pretty Pretty. And her adorable card table playhouses!!

Well, recently I was poking around Pottery Barn Kids. Looking for Miss Daisy's 2nd birthday present. Greg and I have decided, we want to give our kids, 1 large gift, for big celebrations. Useful things. That they can have for years. Well, I got a little side tracked, and I found this.



The Cottage Playhouse. Do you have a spare $200? How fun would this be, to play in?!? Inside, is a wooden frame that holds up the playhouse. And you can put it away, when not in use. But who wouldn't be playing in there all the time??

Then I thought about Miss Pretty Pretty. And spent another 3 hours, loving all her creations! So many cute ones. :) But I'm really in love with this beauty!



The Garden to Table Playhouse. For $265. This one is gorgeous. Interactive. And designed to go over a card table. How fun is this?!? And for our family, perfection! We own a farm. This would be nice for Daisy, to learn how daddy grows our food, and mommy attempts to cook it!! :)

By now I'm sure, that you know Greg and I. We like to buy Daisy toys that are well made. Maybe they're a bit of an investment. But they're a good deal to us. Usually handmade, or wooden. Things that she'll enjoy, and play with, for a long time. And hopefully, things that our future kids will also enjoy. :)

That being said, both of these are a large investment. But I think they'd be nice to play with, inside. When the weather outside is rainy, too hot, or too cold. Is it birthday present material? I'm not sure. There is something else that we're leaning towards....

But with all that being said, I think either of these playhouses would be fun for Daisy. And a nice toy, to travel with. You just fold it up, and through it in your suitcase. For when we visit my family, or Greg's. I'm telling you, this idea just keeps growing on me!! ☼

Just for Daisy!!

Do you remember the kitchenette we got Daisy for Christmas? Well, I found something else for her! For dirt cheap!! My favorite flavor. :)

I went to Family Dollar. Because I saw in the ads this week, that they were having a sale on seeds. For our garden. I know, I should let Greg take care of those things. But I wanted to add to my flower garden. :)

While Daisy and I, were trying to find our way around the store, we don't shop there much. Between, have you ever realized how disorganized that place is?? Well, I saw this stack of toys. On clearance!!

I dug through that pile. Our little kitchenette was there. For $10!! There were lots of dolls, tea sets, dishes, you name it!! But I had my eye on this "Deluxe Baby Nursery." It was a $30 toy, for $12!!!



This is similar to the one I bought. I couldn't find our camera, or an exact picture. The entire reason that I caved, was because of Lola. For Christmas, she got Abby one. This one. Every time we go visit our friends, Daisy runs for the baby nursery. :)

Greg liked that I bought this. He said it would be a nice way, to teach Daisy about our new baby. I agree!! Daisy was so excited when we were leaving the store. And we anxiously awaited Greg. The minute he walked through the door, Daisy pulled him to the box. Which is HUGE!!

He spent the evening putting it together. And we let Daisy stay up a little later than normal. She was in "Little Girl Heaven!!" Playing with all her dollies!! Family Dollar, I'm starting to love you! And all your American made toys. :) ☼

Kitchen on a Buy!!

Daisy will be 17 months old, on Christmas Day. I'm a little unsure, of what to buy her. You know, for Christmas. I want Daisy to have some big presents. Something special from Santa.

Well, Anna Marie and I, went shopping last week. We went to pick up some things to donate. A local "safe house" for kids, asks for donations every year. They collect small things like crayons, bubbles, clay, small toys, that sort of thing. A bunch of ladies, make stockings. Then they are stuffed with all the donations.

When I went to college, our department always collected donations. Since graduation, I've always bought and donated stuff. It's important. These are kids that are neglected, taken from their families, or abused. They need some love. And $50, isn't going to break us. But it sure will put a big smile, on some kids faces. :)

While we were getting all our things together, I saw this little kitchenette. For $20. But we were there for the kiddos. Not for my Christmas shopping. A few days later, Greg and I were talking. About what we were going to get Daisy for Christmas.

I told him, eventually I'd like to get Daisy a set like this. But right now, I just think that it's too much. I mean, she's only a year and 4 months old! That's when I remembered this little treasure. In Family Dollar!



Greg went to buy it the next day! The stack of 20 that I had seen, were almost gone! There was only 4 left. But we got one for our little girl. Best of all, it's American made!! We've been trying to buy American made, for all our holiday gifts.

It only took Greg about an hour, start to finish, to put together. Then we realized, we need to hide it! For a few weeks. Currently, it's tucked away in our Guest Room closet. That's the other thing that I love, it's not too big! After Christmas, we might just put Daisy's little kitchen, in the family room. Instead of her playroom. ☼

The Land of Walgreen's

Last week, I spotted the Walgreen's sale, in the newspaper. My hubby reads the newspaper. I read the sales. :) I noticed how there was going to be a HUGE toy sale. Score!! We've have lots of kiddos to buy for. Christmas is just around the corner.

I managed to sneak out of my in-laws house for an hour. Before I knew it, I was in the middle of a crazy sale. Everyone was trying to get the toys, that were on the great deal! I had my list in hand, called Greg about 5 times, and was happy when my basket was full! :)

Quickly, I was sad again. The line was crazy long!! Not the time, when there are that many people shopping. Only 1 register was open, at the front. I was patient. Read the latest Style Watch. Picked up 2 dolls for Daisy. Waited. Waited. And waited some more.

Finally, the register in the beauty department opened up. And I was the 2nd in line. :) While I was waiting on the lady in front of me, who was buying some perfume, I spotted the Sinful Colors nail polish. I really don't need more nail polish. But I had no self control!



I spotted Let's Meet. An almost mustard color. Just a little darker, than in this picture. I've been looking for a nice yellow nail polish. For a while now. But all I could find, was neon colors. Not what I'm into. Let's Meet, is a keeper! Especially at $1 a bottle!! Yes, it was on sale too. :) Now, I'm just on the hunt, for the perfect summer yellow. Something bright and fun! ☼

Her Little Table

I hadn't told shared with you, what Daisy's big birthday present, from us was. She's always trying drag her outside chairs, inside. We'd been looking for a cute little table and chair set for her. But didn't like anything, that we were seeing locally.

At Hobby Lobby, all the tables were shaped like crayons or pencils. We didn't like them. Or they were metal. For outside. That's when I remembered my friend. Manders has the most adorable things for her kids!! In fact, our friends have a few of these little tables, with chairs!

That's when Manders pointed me in the right direction. And we saw this little Farmhouse table, with chairs!! Greg couldn't resist. That's when we bought the table, and 4 chairs. We spent more than we had expected, but it was perfect for our little girl!



We have the table in the kitchen. And Daisy eats at her table. She also colors there. And plays with her little tea set. That my sister got her. :) Eventually, I'd really like to get one, for the playroom. But they are pricey. Honestly, I think this is the best present, we could have gotten Daisy. She just loves her little table! ☼