Have you heard of ThredUp?

ThredUp is this great website for you to buy and sell gently used clothing. There are some wonderful "used" items available that can be sorted by size, shape, etc. It is like everything you ever wanted from Goodwill. You can also request a bag so that you can send in items that you no longer want and they will pay you for them! You can use the money in the ThredUp shop or you can cash out via PayPal.

Do yourself a favor and check it out! Plus if you use the links here in my blog you will get $10 to spend in the shop :-)

DIY toys for kiddos under one

This is a great link that shows 12 DIY toys for kids. I would classify most of these as appropriate for those under a year but kids could definitely enjoy them past a year as well.

Perhaps my favorite is the Sensory Treasure Basket. This is one of AB's favorites too. I love to rotate her toys every week or so and this sensory basket is a great way to do it. Plus you don't have to go out and spend a lot of money on small toys for this. You can use items from around the house, things like lids, measuring cups, etc. 

Here is the most recent sensory treasure basket (well bowl in this case). I put in a couple blocks, connected rings, and two teething toys. Next I added a small water bottle (with cap removed because it was too small), a lid from an old Tupperware container and a plastic baby spoon holder. This has been good for hours of entertainment for AB and keeps her mind fresh and curious as she pulls out and examines each object. 

One thing to keep on mind is that you MUST be careful about choking hazards. Anything that can fit down a paper towel roll could potentially be swallowed by your little one so use caution when finding household items to use.

Oh and Happy Fourth everyone!!!