All I know is I am more than ready for all the poo All I know is I am more than ready for all the pool and beach vibes! Anyone else?! These @amazonfashion swimsuits got me more excited about the warmer weather. They all fit 👌🏼! Who else is all about Amazon fashion right now? 😎 Check out my reel for more details on how this swimsuits fit! 
.
.
.
.

#amazonfinds #amazonfashion #cupshe #swimwear #swimsuitseason
Some’bunny’ is trying to get ahead of the game Some’bunny’ is trying to get ahead of the game for Easter, well a week ahead 😉 #gifted @cattoysofficial is making Easter tons of fun while also optimizing sensory development and encouraging screen free play. You can use the Steel Dump Truck as a basket alternative, filling it with Easter treats! Cat® machines are known for their high quality and these toys are no different! With their lifetime guarantee, you can be comfortable knowing this product is built to last. Make the most of this Easter with Cat® Toys! These are available at Walmart and Target 🐰🐣🛻 
.
.
.
.
#CatToys #CatConstructionToys #walmartfinds #targetfinds #easterbasket #easterbasketideas
Hellooooo spring, well more like hellooo to these Hellooooo spring, well more like hellooo to these gluten-free sandwich cookies today! These cookies are so good. The @bobsredmill almond flour gives them that perfect flavor and texture 👌🏼 Check out my IGTV and recipe coming up on the blog! What is y’all’s favorite cookie recipe right now? 
.
.

#cookingwithclaircook #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreecookies
Gluten Free Sandwich Cookies, Spring Inspired. You Gluten Free Sandwich Cookies, Spring Inspired. You don’t have to be on a gluten free diet to enjoys these! These Gluten Free Sandwich Cookies are so good! The added bright blue buttercream filling is the perfect added touch 👌🏼 @bobsredmill #cookingwithclaircook #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfree #walmartfinds #targetfinds #amazonfinds #sandwichcookies #springinspo
We acknowledged World Down Syndrome Day a day late We acknowledged World Down Syndrome Day a day late at school with colorful socks 🧦 ❤️ Yesterday (Sunday) was World Down Syndrome Day. It is celebrated on 3/21 because Down Syndrome occurs when there are 3 copies of the 21st chromosome. Have you ever seen what chromosomes look like? They look like pairs of socks! So to celebrate acceptance while also embracing our differences, we wore colorful, bright socks today. What a beautiful and fun way to start a new week! Hoping you all are ready to rock this week 😘 #worlddownsyndromeday
Happy first day of spring 🌷! So much fun at the Happy first day of spring 🌷! So much fun at the @perkinsrowebr Blogger Closet Sale! Isn’t this balloon wall backdrop amazing?! #showyourrowe 

 Shop my daily looks by following me on the @liketoknow.it  app http://liketk.it/3aW9v 

 #liketkit #LTKSpringSale #LTKunder50 #LTKshoecrush #targetstyle #targetfinds #loftimist #loftsyle #mules #springstyle #forever21 #trenchcoat #whitetanktop #denim #loftjeans
#Ad Spring is practically here as is Spring Break! #Ad Spring is practically here as is Spring Break! I love having a mixture of planned ideas as well as go-with-the-flow. I have rounded up these fun tips and brands that will make the kids spring break fun! Check it out up on the blog ☀️ Are y’all ready for Spring Break? @act4healthykids @bunchoballoons  @zuru.toys  @bdlev @benononsense @freelifoods #Springfun4kidsbbxx #iamnononsense #riseupeatwell #zurutoys #billionsofbubbles #bubblewow #rainbocorns #sparkleheart #socks #eatfreeli #livefreeli
Simple Spring Charcuterie Board. I am more than th Simple Spring Charcuterie Board. I am more than thrilled to share this spring-inspired charcuterie board with y’all! Who else is excited about spring? Check out more about this charcuterie board up on the blog! 
.
.
.
.
#spring2021 #cookingwithclaircook #charcuterieboard #charcuterieboards #springisintheair
The first day of spring is coming up, and I am mor The first day of spring is coming up, and I am more than excited about it! I had to put this simple spring charcuterie together because why not?! I have all the details up on the blog and check out my IGTV video ☀️🌷 Who else is excited about spring? 
.
.
.
.
#spring2021 #cookingwithclaircook #charcuterieboard #charcuterieboards #springisintheair
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop My Favorites
  • Weekly Planner with Grocery List Printout

The Sprouting Minds

  • Home
    • About
    • Subscribe and Freebie!
  • Motherhood Tip & Tricks
    • Momlife
    • Kid’s Activities
    • Gift Giving
    • Pets
  • Fashion
    • Shop My Favorites
  • Home Design & DIY
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Beverage
    • Main Dish
    • Dessert
    • Side Dishes
    • More Recipes
  • Travel
  • Media Kit

Kid's Activities, Motherhood Tip & Tricks · April 28, 2020

DIY Cardboard Box Buildings

After receiving the ZURU MAX Build More blocks and Max Figures for an initiative they were doing (more about this in a bit), I wanted to find all the ways we could add even more fun with fun blocks. So of course I went back to creating something with those cardboard boxes. It is too easy not too! Here is how we created our very own city with cardboard boxes.Cardboard box building with building blocks

A cardboard box and building blocks.

As I mentioned earlier, ZURU asked me to be apart of an initiative they were doing. This initiative was to send ZURU MAX Build More blocks to my family as well as a family who has been truly effected by covid-19, such as a parent who is considered an essential worker. After receiving many nominations, only one family could be chosen. This was pretty hard because so many were deserving!

ZURU MAX Build More block fun

The family selected was a family of 5, and this includes a newborn! The father is an ICU nurse and is having to live at his sister’s house due to the risk of him bringing covid-19 home. He isn’t even able to be home during this special time of having a newborn! This family is more than deserving of these ZURU MAX Build More blocks, don’t you think?

what about that cardboard Box building?

Now that you know about the background on how we got our ZURU blocks, lets talk about that cardboard box building. You will cut small windows in the bottom of the cardboard box. These don’t have to be perfect by any means. I used the sharp pointy end of a pair of scissors to carve out the windows. If you feel comfortable with a box cutter, you could use that to cut out the windows and garage doorway.

Creating a garage doorway in a cardboard box building
Inside the cardboard box building

I then used the box top tabs to create the roadway into the building. Cut a garage doorway closer to the top of the building on one side and one closer to the ground on the other side of the building. The roadway that you create will go through both of these doorways. I had to trim the edges off of the box top tabs so that they could fit through the doorway openings.

Creating a roadway into a building
ZURU MAX Build More Blocks and a cardboard box building

To create the long roadway, just tape the box top tabs that you trimmed with packing tape. Insert the long roadway through the garage doorways and voila! You now have a cardboard box building! To create your city, just do the same thing to different sizes of cardboard boxes.

ZURU MAX Build More blocks for added fun.

I knew these ZURU MAX Build More blocks would be the perfect addition to our cardboard box building. The kids built vehicles to drive through the building as well as different accessories! I can’t forget to mention how much fun the MAX figurines were for bringing that added imagination to the city.

ZURU MAX Figurine Blocks
ZURU MAX Figurines
Building with ZURU MAX Build More Blocks

I am hoping you all are doing well through this quarantine. Find the time to take care of yourself through all of this. Believe me, it can seem pretty difficult some days! Little activities like this one above will hopefully keep your kids entertained to allow you a little bit of time to breathe and have a some quiet time.

More cardboard box fun: https://www.thesproutingminds.com/how-to-reuse-a-cardboard-box-kids-drive-thru-window/

Sending lots of virtual hugs your way!

Signature

DIY Cardboard Box Buildings

In: Kid's Activities, Motherhood Tip & Tricks · Tagged: Building Blocks, Cardboard Box, cardboard box building, diy, kids' activities, ZURU

You’ll Also Love

Kids with planter boxHow to Build a Planter Box
How to Reuse a Cardboard BoxHow to Reuse a Cardboard Box: Kids’ Drive-Thru Window
Puffy Glitter Paint for Easter EggsHow to: Puffy Glitter Paint for Easter Eggs
Next Post >

Celebrating Mother’s Day at Home

Welcome to The Sprouting Minds, where I share all things that make up my motherhood: mom style, kids’ activities, easy recipes, DIY projects, and some insights into my ‘mommylife’! Glad to have you along with us on this crazy joy ride of life .

Newsletter

Subscribe and receive your free Weekly Planner with Grocery List!

 

 


  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop My Favorites
  • Weekly Planner with Grocery List Printout

Copyright © 2021 The Sprouting Minds · Theme by 17th Avenue