Hobbies And Interests
Cardboard Playhouses
Cardboard playhouses offer the convenience of easy storage and portability, plus kids have a blast getting to color or paint their new abode. Consider the Pharmtech My Very Own Playhouse which retails for $29 to $50. Constructed of number 200 cardboard, the playhouse has dimensions of 54 inches long by 36 inches wide and 48 inches high. The kit comes with markers for coloring the exterior complete with flowers, cut windows, doors and mailboxes. A number of similar cardboard playhouses can be found in specialty toy stores or online.
Fabric Playhouses
Fabric or pop-up playhouses are another great choice for under $100. The Pacific International Cottage Playhouse is an option for around $59 to $69. This play tent is ideal for children ages 3 and up. It features color coded easy to assemble frame components and a colorful fabric shell complete with birds, flowers and trees. Roll-up fabric sash windows and a curtain door complete the tent. A club house version, with dimensions 58 by 58 by 48 inches is a popular choice for boys.
Plastic Resin Playhouses
Plastic or resin playhouses are a durable choice for indoor or outdoor play. The Four Seasons Playhouse by Step 2 is recommended for children 1.5 years and up, has dimensions of 43 inches high by 30 wide by 40 deep and weighs about 35 pounds. It is available in pink and purple or blue or red and features an open frame with swinging half door and mailbox. It retails for $110 to $120. A number of other brands and styles are available for all budgets.