Comments on: A lot of green fun with a little junk http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/ Proverbs 13:11 - "...he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:27:42 -0400 hourly 1 By: collin http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1193 collin Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:08:48 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1193 Ah, recognizing opportunities even when limited and seemingly un useful to others, making the best of what we have and using our imaginations to create something of value, where none existed before. These principles apply to us all not just our kids, and the things that they play with. Also the value in doing things together and guiding our children to be the best and most connected little people that they can be. Good job Dad, bet your kids think so too. Ah, recognizing opportunities even when limited and seemingly un useful to others, making the best of what we have and using our imaginations to create something of value, where none existed before.
These principles apply to us all not just our kids, and the things that they play with.
Also the value in doing things together and guiding our children to be the best and most connected little people that they can be.
Good job Dad, bet your kids think so too.

]]> By: Henry http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1194 Henry Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:49:18 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1194 What I'm surprised about is that the toys for "rich kids" when I was growing up are now available to all kids. Like motorized cars and the like. Of course it's cheaper to manufacture, but now that all kids are rich kids doesn't seem so much like progress b/c they can't appreciate getting by with not a lot. My daughter: give her a blank piece of paper and some pens and she's happy. What I’m surprised about is that the toys for “rich kids” when I was growing up are now available to all kids. Like motorized cars and the like. Of course it’s cheaper to manufacture, but now that all kids are rich kids doesn’t seem so much like progress b/c they can’t appreciate getting by with not a lot. My daughter: give her a blank piece of paper and some pens and she’s happy.

]]> By: Gina http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1199 Gina Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:00:41 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1199 To add to Erin's response ... and you can "recycle" trash to save money on kid toys. Take that money and put it in your debt snowball. Or as Glbl guy likes to say, "snowflake" that money. To add to Erin’s response …

and you can “recycle” trash to save money on kid toys. Take that money and put it in your debt snowball. Or as Glbl guy likes to say, “snowflake” that money.

]]> By: Erin http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 Erin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:18:20 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1198 Because this is what life is about...it is just that simple. It is not what we buy, it is the time we spend with our loved ones that adds value to our lives. Because this is what life is about…it is just that simple. It is not what we buy, it is the time we spend with our loved ones that adds value to our lives.

]]> By: Denise http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 Denise Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:15:42 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1197 Leftover recycle containers-free. Empty, cleaned out ketchup or pancake syrup bottles and tap water to squirt mom and dad and your friends-free. Dirt from outside and worms dug up-free. Leftover recycle containers-free. Empty, cleaned out ketchup or pancake syrup bottles and tap water to squirt mom and dad and your friends-free. Dirt from outside and worms dug up-free.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1196 Kristen Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:43:11 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1196 Good article! I think parents spend way too much money buying their children a lot of expensive toys and electronics instead of teaching them to appreciate simple things and using their imaginations. My nephew has so many toys he can't even remember what they are or who gave them to him. When I was a kid we got a new refridgerator. The box kept my brothers and me entertained for months and months. First we made a house. Then we mounted it on a wagon and made a vehicle. Finally we gathered up some other stuff around the house and turned it into a robot-type person. It's educational, fun and cost effective to let kids be creative. Good article! I think parents spend way too much money buying their children a lot of expensive toys and electronics instead of teaching them to appreciate simple things and using their imaginations. My nephew has so many toys he can’t even remember what they are or who gave them to him.

When I was a kid we got a new refridgerator. The box kept my brothers and me entertained for months and months. First we made a house. Then we mounted it on a wagon and made a vehicle. Finally we gathered up some other stuff around the house and turned it into a robot-type person. It’s educational, fun and cost effective to let kids be creative.

]]> By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2009/04/a-lot-of-green-fun-with-a-little-junk/comment-page-1/#comment-1195 DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:21:58 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1497#comment-1195 As a kid, did anyone ever play with a discarded, large appliance cardboard box? As a kid, did anyone ever play with a discarded, large appliance cardboard box?

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