A long while back, Joan over at Expecting the Unexpected did a blog post about how she let her son, Porter, play with a bunch of colored shaving cream in the tub.
It looked like such a fun time, I knew I'd eventually get around to doing that with Brixton.
The thing is, I always forget to buy the things I need for crafts or activities.
"You should make a list!" I think.
Then I forget to make the list.
This is why going aisle by aisle in a store like Target or Meijer is essential, because you might see something that triggers your memory.
Like, "Shampoo! That's right! We need it!" or "I think we only have 5 bottles of body wash left, better stock up!" or "Wasn't I just saying I needed a waffle-maker?"
Maybe I'm the only one. (?)
One day I managed to remember to pick up not only the shaving cream, but the food dye.
Brixton entertained himself in the tub for about 30 minutes. Smearing, splashing, creating, making a huge mess with easy cleanup.
The total cost was $5. And I'll get two more uses out of the shaving cream and countless out of the food dye. Money well spent.
Oh, and as promised, I'm bothering you again for a vote! I know! How annoying! Don't worry, it's just for this week. Thanks for the support so far.
I've never seen this idea before, it looks like so much fun! I'd want to join in I think.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have Target here, but there are a great number of shops that I go into with good intentions of only buying what I need, and end up coming out with something completely random! :)
Kate
Just Pirouette and Carry On...
Hi Kate! The shaving cream did look like fun to smear around--I had to resist! And I can't tell you how many time I've gone to the shops for just a few things, only to come out with stuff I never intended to buy. *sigh*
DeleteThat looks like so much fun, I'm going to remember this for when I have kids.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun, easy, cheap, and a snap to clean up! And the shaving cream smelled so good--Brixton smelled great afterwards!
DeleteThis looks awesome, we're totally trying this!! I voted:)
ReplyDeleteThe girls will love it! Thanks for voting!
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