Books are always worth it in our house. Levi LOVES books. He could spend an entire evening picking out book after book to have you read to him. I love that time together so much. It's fun to have his undivided attention for a while. And (bonus) he's actually still while you are reading to him. All of our books are good but here are a couple that we got recently and are currently on heavy rotation.
Levi picked this book out at Hastings and I was skeptical but it was on sale for $2 so, I gave in. I'm so glad I did it's actually a really fun book. Louise goes on all kinds of crazy adventures, but always ends up missing the comfort of home. It also has several big words that Levi has now learned and latched onto.
Levi picked this one out too and I really think it's a must have if your kids like VeggieTales. There are probably 15 stories in here all beautifully illustrated and with corresponding Bible verses.Both of the books are linked to Amazon.
Both of my kids loved the Exersaucer. I think it was worth every penny to have a place to put them down where they are well entertained while I cook or clean.
Levi's top bunk. We haven't even used the bottom bunk yet and these are totally worth it. Levi refers to his bed has his ship and he sails on it and fishes off the bow all the time.
Ellie's grow with me kitchen. Both kids love to play with it.
Levi's little people farm. He can make up some really great stories with his barn and silo. Ellie likes it too, she only wants to chew on the animals, but still....
And finally that $10 sleeping bad. I'm sure it's just me, but I can't believe how much entertainment they can both get out of it. Who would have thought?I would really like to know what things you've bought that were totally worth it. I've already started making list for what to get everyone for birthdays and Christmas and would love new ideas.
Thanks for reading.
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Our #1 favorites are:
the good quality animals from Farm and Home or Tractor Supply....they are expensive but totally worth it at our house.
Books are also a hit here...I miss that stage of picture books. We still read, but not as much.
The wooden accordian fence....that stuff is awesome! That's all I can say.
Any discovery toy has definitely been used a ton here.
Last thing: weird little stuff that we have replaced because it's been worn out. $1 butterfly nets from Dollar Tree, child sized (but real metal) shovels, child sized snow shovels.
Hmmm....you have me thinking...I think I'll do a post about our "worth it" items. Fun! I love the kitchen you got Ellie!
What great posts you wrote this week! Really gets a person thinking. Thanks for sharing your "worth it" ideas! I have to agree with Andrea on the Discovery Toys. And books, yes, of course (although someone needs to buy bookcases too! ha!)
Dress up clothes are also totally worth it around here. They can be expensive, around $20-30 for an outfit all put together, but the kids play and play and play and play with them. And when friends come over, that's always what they play with. Besides that, I love that they encourage imaginative play and I even attribute Briana and Destry's acting abilities to the hours they spent playing dress up and pretend.
Legos are another thing that "just keeps giving" and music. . .we have cd players and little cds of children's songs and Kiana listens to them all. the. time.
Oh, and bikes and the pedal tractor. That pedal tractor just doesn't wear out or ever get boring!! :D
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