As you may have noticed, kids like to build.  That’s why blocks (and Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs and Legos) were invented.



Well, the next time your kids are at loose ends and argue that they’ve already built every possible structure with their toys, direct them to your garage or storage cabinet. There you will find the wondrous bounty of Costco (or another, similar warehouse store).



These big-sized household goods are both sturdy and easy to manipulate.  Perfect for construction work!



My kids love building as much as anyone, but they get a special delight in stacking up rolls of paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex boxes, diaper packets, and the like.  Because my wife buys these items in quantities of at least one hundred and fifty (or so it seems), we always have a lot of raw material for these structures –– which quickly get bigger than the kids. If a kid causes a collapse (an inevitability –– and kind of fun in of itself), no one gets hurt because, well, there are no bricks, just paper towel rolls. And then we build again.



Give it a try with your kids this weekend.  Happy homebuilding!

Today is Fun is written by Stephen Wein and Paul Plew.  These dads believe in keeping kids entertained not with toys, t.v., and video games, but by cleverly re-purposing inexpensive, everyday items.  Their ideas are creative, educational and create family togetherness.  Check out their unique suggestions each day at www.TodayIsFun.com.