Let the crazy collecting begin...
The moment I decided to make as many 'play spaces' for little B. as I could myself ... at least to far out number the big brand, big money making toy company items... was the moment our home became a quasi recycling plant. Seriously, sometimes our living space resembles a recycling junk yard after a hard session at play... which actually brings a big smile to my face:-)
So, here's a (non -exclusive) list of items worth keeping.
**Note: I do not wish to promote any brands for containers etc, but obviously some are better than others for use after the consumables are gone - you just need to keep a lookout.
Plus, super cheap things you may spy in the shops... (although, I realise this is a sore point for me - not knowing what kind of conditions/labour is hiding silently behind the amazingly cheap prices.
Oh, and a digital camera or phone that takes photos is indispensable!!
Remember:
So, here's a (non -exclusive) list of items worth keeping.
- bottle tops
- plastic and jar lids
- plastic containers with lids,
- tins with lids,
- shoe boxes/ other interestingly shaped boxes
- beer bottle tops
- bread plastic toggles (??!!)
- nappy boxes
- cardboard cylinders (foil/glad wrap/ wrapping paper)
- orange/onion mesh bags - or at least the material cut as neatly as possible
- old gift wrapping paper, cards, bags, ribbons,
- post packs/bubble wrap, post cylinders,
- old sticky tape reels
- egg carton
**Note: I do not wish to promote any brands for containers etc, but obviously some are better than others for use after the consumables are gone - you just need to keep a lookout.
Plus, super cheap things you may spy in the shops... (although, I realise this is a sore point for me - not knowing what kind of conditions/labour is hiding silently behind the amazingly cheap prices.
- mesh laundry bags,
- 'art stuff' (stickers, crayons, paint, brushes...)
- pipe cleaners, glitter, bells, other arty bits and bobs...
Oh, and a digital camera or phone that takes photos is indispensable!!
Remember:
Before throwing anything out, ask yourself if you could ever imagine it to be used as a part of a toy, game, musical instrument, art activity... Perhaps the only limitations are: 1. Hygiene and safety (if it can't be cleaned well enough or may be sharp/at risk of being dangerous); 2. Storage space (this is always an issue living in a small unit); and 3. Your imagination!
Anna
So, happy collecting :-)
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