Outdoor Toys
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Outdoor Toys
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on March 1, 2009
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I am looking for used plastic indoor/outdoor play house, slide etc. I have looked at garage sales, paper, etc...toys r us has lots of choices but $$$..thanks
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- If you hit the garage sales you have to be SUPER early to catch this stuff. Try Freecycle or cheapcycle.com you will have to become a member. Also try Craigslist and...
- I got this site from this same question being asked in the past: http://www.toysfortykes.4t.com/. You do need to call and ask what she has, since the site isn't accura...
- You should try Craigslist. We've found some great deals through there for gently used yard toys.
Toys
Asked by J.M. from Boca Raton
on December 2, 2011
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My daughter is 18 months old and will be 19 months old on christmas, i am having a hard time figure out what to buy for her. i already got a basketball hoop and a mick...
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- My girls' favorite toys at that age were shopping cart, baby doll stroller, Little People, and a tricycle with a handle that an adult can push. The Leapfrog fridge se...
- my daughter loooooves her babydoll and stroller and play bottle... Also since u live in fl like me, a little water table for the back yard is awesome (since it's no...
- Melissa and Doug have some other great wooden toys besides puzzles - train sets, pretend food sets, etc. For my daughter at that age, I also got her a set of wooden b...
How Do You Keep Outdoor Toys Up?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 5, 2009
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I had a container for the outdoor toys, but it was still getting rainwater in it. How do you guys keep outdoor toys put away and safe from rain water? I can't seem to ...
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- i second drilling holes in the bottom. i had a table for my daughter outside & it got water in it, i just had dh drill holes in it & it's fine! in the winter i try to ...
- Perhaps you can find a waterproof grill cover that would fit over your toy box, or if not, a tarp.
- I put all of our balls and such in a big, wheeled garbage can (like the schools use for outdoor equipment). The handles lock it shut and water hasn't gotten in yet. Yo...
Looking for Used Outdoor Toys
Asked by M.M. from Kansas City
on August 24, 2006
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I am looking for good used outdoor toys for my daycare. Mine are getting very worn. If anyone has any they are interested in selling let me know. Thanks!
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- One the best place I have found is the Children's Orchard.
- You'll find lots of these types of items at an upcoming sale in Lenexa: Kid’s Closet Consignment Sale. The sale dates are Sept. 26-29 at the VFW Hall, 9550 Pflumm. The...
- I have an outdoor hide and slide climber that we are selling. It's the sturdy plastic and is pretty big. It has a slide on each side with a little house to walk into a...
Ideas About Playstructure for the Backyard
Asked by M.G. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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I am interested in other mom's ideas for a playstructure in our backyard. I have heard that cedar play structures are the best because they don't splinter, but they se...
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- M., JUST YESTERDAY on craigslist I saw the greatest play structure!! I think it might be an indoor one but you should definitely check out the baby+kids section at cr...
- Try finding a used one on Craigslist. We got one that was 4 years old for $500...I've seen them for less too.
- We have the Step2 Naturally playful clubhouse climber http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1309 and have loved it! We have a 3 yr old and an 18 mo old and both ...
What Do You Do with Your Kids Outdoor Toys?
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on February 8, 2009
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We have so many outdoor toys, and they get so dirty after it rains on them a few times. I thought about moving them to the garage after each use, but that's a lot of w...
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- Outside toys, that can be carried, can be placed in a wagon and rolled into the garage. The riding toys, driven into the garage.. The big climbing things, just spr...
- We have a rubber bench / box. Otherwise bikes, scooters, etc. are in pump house. Look into a small shed maybe. ?
- I just hosed mine down with a high pressure nozzle on the garden hose, then washed them down with dish soap and a wash cloth and hosed them again. Good luck, hope thi...
JFF How to Make My Backyard an Oasis for Me?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2011
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I spend a lot of time outside w/my little one.
I've just purchases some cute little statues, signs etc.
I have a fun little chandelier thingy.
A park bench,
My ch...
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- I tried to find it on Youtube, but I couldn't! Your post reminded me of the Pier One commercial of the woman in the back yard. The yard looks so inviting and peacefu...
- Put together "rooms" in your backyard. Use the space by the backdoor and the Dining Room. Arrange the grill, table and chair (umbrella if it goes with the table), a ...
- A few people mentioned bird feeders and you say you have a chandelier thingy. I recently saw on pinterest a great little idea where they put bird seed in the cups of ...
Wooden Playset for Backyard
Asked by M.E. from Philadelphia
on March 14, 2010
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Does anyone have any advice on where to buy a good quality wooden playset for the backyard? I live in Oaks/Collegeville, but am willing to travel to surrounding areas....
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- I second craigslist! We got an awesome one for our son for free - just had to take it down. We looked it up and it retailed for $2000 new!
- Hey M. - I live in Collegeville. Last April we purchased a wooden set from Superior Play Systems/SPS (their warehouse is off of Germantown Pike in East Norriton). ...
- Here is the one my mom just bought for my girls: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Outdoor-Play-Activities-Playhouses-Sandboxes/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zbapo/R-100521389/h_d2...
Recommendation Needed for Outdoor Playset
Asked by A.B. from Houston
on April 23, 2008
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We are looking to buy a big wooden outdoor playset for the backyard. There are so many options out there right now and the prices are coming down. However, we're not...
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- Last year we put in the one from Costco. It has been fantastic. I know they changed it a little this year by adding some things that added some money. Many of our f...
- WE have a wooden outdoor swing set from Home Depot. It has a slide and 2 swings, a fort area and a sandbox. We also purchased an extra baby swing. We had it for our...
- We also have a Rainbow system and everyone (our family and guests) absolutely loves it! A friend bought one on Craigslist for $1000, so I tried to go that route, but ...
Where to Look for Gently Used Toy Kitchen and Backyard Toys?
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on May 17, 2007
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Does anyone have a suggestion for where to look for a gently used toy kitchen and backyard toys? I have been searching Craigslist and I'm getting a couple of options ...
