| p>Decorating a kids wooden playhouse is an | | | | daughter loves the retro look or just can't get |
| excellent excuse to take the kids garage sale | | | | enough of a certain era such as the 80s or 90s, |
| hunting. Not only will it allow your kids to find | | | | then, checking out local garage sales will be a sure |
| some cheap yet chic items to make their | | | | bet. Even if they don't want "old" looking furniture, |
| playhouse look absolutely perfect; but, it will also | | | | you can get the pieces and cover them with hip |
| give you the opportunity to spend time with your | | | | and updated fabrics or slipcovers. From sturdy |
| children and to interact with them in a different | | | | wood tables that will stand the test of time to |
| way. | | | | light fixtures and chairs, your child may be able to |
| Through your shopping experience together you | | | | furnish his or her whole wooden playhouse with |
| will learn a lot about each other, personal taste, | | | | these repurposed treasures. |
| and of course what makes each of you say, | | | | 3. Building a book collection couldn't be easier with |
| "Eww" when you see something that you don't | | | | garage sale books. Most people will sell their |
| like. It will be a great time and here are some of | | | | children's books for as little as a dime. Some may |
| the really great stuff that you should be on the | | | | even have a "freebie" box full of books. These |
| lookout for: | | | | books are fantastic for encouraging your child to |
| 1. Anything that is girly! Whether you are looking | | | | be an avid reader without spending massive |
| for lacy remnants to decorate pillows, fancy | | | | amounts of money on retail priced volumes. |
| curtains, or accent rugs to make the playhouse | | | | 4. They will never be able to find room for all of |
| look more feminine, chances are you will find tons | | | | the toys that they will come across when |
| of possibilities at a garage sale. If you or your little | | | | shopping at garage sales. Their wooden playhouse |
| one should identify some pieces that would fit into | | | | would have to be palace to cull them all! But, for a |
| the décor of her wooden playhouse, buy it | | | | parent that would like to provide a few choice |
| then because you may not see another for such | | | | pieces of toys that will make their playhouse |
| a good price. If she spies a crochet pillow that | | | | even more fun, then garage sales are breeding |
| looks like it was made by someone's aunt, let her | | | | grounds for these things. No matter if your son is |
| get it even if you don't particularly love it. It's her | | | | in to action figures or your daughter is in to |
| playhouse. | | | | stuffed animals. They will find gobs at local garage |
| There will never be a lack of doll stuff either. Just | | | | sales. |
| about any home that has a girl in it or an older | | | | Sprucing up a wooden playhouse is easy and very |
| female will have something doll related. From bags | | | | cheap if your family seeks out garage sale finds. |
| of Barbies to Strawberry Shortcake | | | | Just let your children pick through and choose |
| pocketbooks, there is sure to be something that | | | | items that they really like and everyone will get |
| your daughter will "need" to add to the collection | | | | what they want from your shopping adventure. |
| that she stores in her wooden playhouse. | | | | Take care to clean everything before use and |
| 2. Cool retro furniture will abound. If your son or | | | | then let your kids enjoy! |