you will find this…
a treasure chest!
currently piled full with dollar toys.
ready to reward kids for doing great things.
or
to encourage them to do great things.
for example, when a small tribe of kids decide to dump out the lego’s,
then they want to run outside to ride bikes…
these little treasures happily get the lego’s picked up.
or
when a little tyke is playing at our house,
and is very sad to leave…
these little treasures let them leave tear-free.
you can imagine…
these treasures work magic!
they are totally worth a trip to the dollar store, and a small investment to make less happy situations, very happy.
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{i want to share where i purchased this rubbermaid treasure chest, and after much time spent googling i can’t find it anymore! if anyone discovers it, please let me know! i purchased it a few years ago {or more} and sadly, don’t know where it is available now…}
my reader, Mari a.k.a. “littlenutcake” found the treasure box!!! woot. woot.
WHERE did you find that cute chest?
I need this idea around my house!
I'm so impressed with your creativity.
Your kindness.
Your selfishness in feeding/entertaining other kids not your own.
I am one who loves having others over, but stresses with messes/chaos/all our popsicles gone/etc.
You are a great example.
Been reading for awhile, but wanted to say hey.
Thanks for all your ideas and inspiration…and you're gorgeous, to boot!
Happy Mem Day!
a follower in Seattle…
You have the best ideas. And I always appreciate your willingness to share. You're very sweet.
Wishing you a happy day.
LOVE the treasure chest! The wooden paddle still works magic at our house (j/k)!
oh i love this idea! The dollar store rocks, or better yet the cap guns at "wills" work just as good! haha