March 16, 2010

Pretend Play - Grocery Store



For B's 3rd birthday, we built him this grocery store that was inspired by the Melissa and Doug version but was more budget friendly.

We used two shoe organizers (that we already had) for the bottom, a piece of shelf we stumbled upon at Lowes for the counter ($9.99) and shoe bins ($1 each) to organize the food.

A few extra special details are the hooks on the side for bags, price tags, a hat and nametag, and a sign (not shown). Hours of fun for a small price!

13 comments:

  1. Natalie PlanetSmartyTuesday, March 16, 2010

    This is awesome! This grocery store looks so professional, and the cost is so low. Very inventive!

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  2. Lisa @ Our Country RoadTuesday, March 16, 2010

    What a cute idea! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. seven thirty threeTuesday, March 16, 2010

    Thanks for stopping by today!

    I would love for you to come back on Thursday and link up to my What are little boys made of? Weekly Round Up!

    Kim
    seven thirty three - - - a creative blog

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  4. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyTuesday, March 16, 2010

    This is so clever!! We have a little shopping cart already, just need the store!! Thanks for sharing.

    Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, March 17, 2010

    There are so many ways you will be able to use this! How cool!

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  6. Jenn @ Delicious AmbiguityWednesday, March 17, 2010

    How clever is this? I LOVE it. The fact that everything is in a bin that I can put a lid on & pack away makes it perfect for us since we only live in a small townhouse. Plus, it would go perfect with the stove I made for my son. Once I stock up on play food for him I am definitely doing this. Thanks for the awesome idea & for linking up today!

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  7. Counting CoconutsWednesday, March 17, 2010

    Oh what fun! Great job, I'm sure your little one will enjoy it!!

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  8. jennwaThursday, March 18, 2010

    I love that. Grocery shopping play is always fun.

    Thanks for linking such a fun idea.

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  9. Mama to 5Friday, March 19, 2010

    Very cute - what a great idea! I wish I had the room! You did a nice job!

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  10. katherinemarieFriday, March 19, 2010

    I think this is FANTASTIC!!!! Your birthday sweetheart will enjoy YEARS of FUN with this. I'm making a play office now and a store is next on my list-- if only we all had an entire HOUSE to dedicate to imaginary PLAY! THANKS for sharing.

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  11. AmySunday, March 21, 2010

    What a great idea customized just for you little guy and inexpensive, too!

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  12. Amy's Blah, Blah, BloggingMonday, March 22, 2010

    Great idea! I'm sure he loves it!

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  13. familyofthreeMonday, March 22, 2010

    How easy and fun! And you know, I think the more "creative" set-ups like this are truly more fun and imaginative for our kids! :)

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