Because it is his obsession as of late
Because after 3 hours of school each day we still have lots of time to spare
Because going Green can be fun
Because there IS really life after being a milk bottle and juice carton
Because the 3R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recyle) can be addictive
Because he really doesn’t need another toy to fill up his play room
Because it has been proven that play things that run on alkaline cells never hold his interest for long
Because when you do the math, [price] / [interest span] it doesn’t make economical sense to fall for the merchant’s lure
Because they don’t need fanciful toys to make play time fun
Because it is not always about the product but the process
Because we were bored
Because there is nothing that THRILLS me more than to see him jump with joy with each new creation
Because there is reason why a Stay at Home Mum will NEVER grow senile
We built
bridges, ramps and skyscrapers
Optimus Prime in Autobots City
and it is still growing …
Because there is reason why a Stay at Home Mum will NEVER grow senile <<<< totally agree with you!
Because you really do write SO well, you have become my fav mummy blogger
Rachel : hey thanks nic, I am really flattered and my head is getting BIG! haha
I hope you guys get bored really often *giggle*
That is an amazing piece of work man!
My hats off you, you can think of sooo many because’s!! I agree u write really well! The baby is coming out to enjoy the many creative creations REAL SOON!!!
Rachel : thank you Tin. Now u know how long winded I can be
Tks! Your photo reminded me of the crafts my kids made, such as aeroplanes and robots, with milk cartons and other paper boxes. I took pix of their creations too!
Rachel : hey Val, thanks for dropping a note.
Awww .. awesome stuff you guys make!!! Really nice to see how you guys use so much of recycled stuff!
Inspires me to make such crafts with Vai !
Thanks!
brilliant! yes! i totally agree with u! toys that are self-made are more precious to them then store bought toys. i regret my past indulgence at the stores too much!
Rachel : and I m kind of hooked on recycling stuff!