Popping Popcorn And Our New Kitchen

[melskids]

the other day one of my kiddos asked for more batteries so they could pop popcorn in our little tykes kitchen. (the button makes the sound) so i said, "well why dont you just pretend and use you voice to make the popping sound." a lightbulb went off over her head, like "wow, i didnt think of that!" it prompted ME to think about the lack of imagination in todays battery operated toys. so i went to home depot and bought some cheap wood, and built my own yesterday. it isnt perfect, but i'm hoping it will stimulate their imaginations a little more....

[melskids]

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[Abigail]

That is so cute! Did you built the entire thing? What a great idea to use handles for the knobs.

[melskids]

yeah. i built the whole thing. its not square, or plumb, or whatever you call it. its sooo not perfect...

the "faucet" is a jump rope handle, i think.. the stove knobs are wheels off of a wood train that was broken. the sink is a wood candle holder, and the burners are cork coasters that you put under houseplants. talk about recycling!!!!

[momatheart]

And you wanted to spark creativity in the children. Good job!

[KEG123]

Wow that looks GREAT!

[youretooloud]

I think that's amazing!!! I am very impressed.

[momatheart]

And you wanted to spark creativity in the children. Good job!

What I meant here was you sparked creativity in yourself as well.

[PitterPatter]

Wow that's a great job!! Want to make 1 for me?

[melskids]

What I meant here was you sparked creativity in yourself as well.

i figured thats what you meant you know, growing up, my mother refused to spend the money on a plastic kitchen for me. she had me turn my hamper on its side (so the top would make an oven door) and i put construction paper circles for burners and a bowl as a sink. now that i look back, i believe its her cheapness, (err, frugalness) that made me the creative artsy person i am today.

Wow that's a great job!! Want to make 1 for me?

it seriuosly took me less then an hour!!! i had the guy at home depot make all the cuts for me, so i literally came home and nailed it all together. the boards weren't all even, so there are some gaps, and one of the boards was seriously warped, but i guess thats what will give it character.

[mac60]

Wow, that is very nice. It will long outlast a plastic one. Great creativity complete with storage.

[MG&Lsmom]

wow! That's snazzy! Great job!