Parenting often comes with the quiet pressure to constantly provide more. More toys. More activities. More days out. It can sometimes feel like making childhood magical requires a constant stream of spending money. But if I’m completely honest, some of the things my kids love the most cost almost nothing. The moments they talk about again and again usually aren’t the expensive ones. They’re the simple things we almost take for granted. Here are some of the little things my kids love that cost almost nothing at all . Blanket Forts in the Living Room If you give children a few blankets, some cushions, and a sofa, they will create an entire world. My kids can spend hours building blanket forts and turning them into: secret hideouts reading dens “sleepover camps” imaginary houses Sometimes they’ll bring books inside. Sometimes snacks. Occasionally the cats decide they live there now too. It costs nothing and yet it somehow becomes the highlight of the day. ...
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