Tag: kids toys

Small steps: Play time

In a recent Green Ideas enewsletter we asked for your tips on keeping kids entertained that don’t involve buying needless rubbish. Here’s a selection of your responses.

Make a toy oven

It’s easy to upcycle an old bedside table into a cute play oven that your mini-masterchef will love. Dave and Stella Lennox show us how.

Easy toys for kids

Reader submitted

The future of the planet is a serious matter but that doesn't mean caring for it can't be fun. Upcycling can be a blast for kids and grown-ups alike.

What to do with old boxes

They say children always prefer playing with the box their toys come in, and with this creative idea it's easy to see why! Found this picture of a super-cute playhouse cleverly made with cardboard boxes; I am absolutely going to do this for my grandson – he'll love it!