So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Decorate Your Toddler's Play Area

By Lyle Cornally

If there's a spare room in the house and you already have a guestroom, why not make the space into a playroom for your kid? Of course, your child's bedroom should also be a place that's safe, fun and conducive for your kid's playtime, but having a separate room to play some more and store the toys (especially the bigger ones), other furniture and decorations can be an awesome treat to your little one. Playing will reach new heights and the fun...let's just say will be magnified a hundred times more. Your kid can even invite friends over for a play date.

Of course the first thing that might spring to your mind when you start considering creating a play space is toys. Before you get started there however, you are going to need some storage for them. You don't want to have all the toys out on view all the time. If there are too many things for the child to choose from, he or she will be over stimulated or have trouble focusing on any particular activity. It is always best to keep the decor simple. So keep most of the toys stored in an attractively painted cupboard or chest, and just bring out a few at a time.

Wall hangings - Decorate the walls with pictures, photographs and children's artwork. If your toddler is already beginning to show a talent for the arts, you can also display his own works. It doesn't matter if they're incomprehensible. Art is all about interpretation and who knows, your child's abstract approach will be the next rage of the art world. Frame them and hang them on the wall and welcome the pride you'll feel every time you see your child's handiwork. Educational materials are also stimulating tools for learning, such as pictures of animals, numbers, fruits and the alphabets.

Furniture - make sure that the playroom is comfortable. Have a comfy chair, some beanbags, a table right for your kid's height and perhaps a hanging board to place his stuffed toys. These toys make nice decors while still allowing access for your kid to play with. When he grows taller, he can reach his cute toys on his tipped toes!

Every play area should have a quiet space, with a comfy chair or bean bag and some books, and maybe a cosy rug or cushions. You will also want to have somewhere for those teddy bears to live! One good storage idea for these is a hammock, strung across a corner or side of the room.

Furniture set - a table and chairs set is a good investment for when your child learns to draw, color and write. Even as a toddler, he can have good practice with scribbling whatever he wants (hopefully on paper) by having a comfortable chair and table to "work." Select a colorful or patterned set for more fun.

If you want an overall look for the play area, choose a color scheme, such as pink and white or primary colors, and pick these out in the paintwork and soft furnishings. Or you could choose a theme such as fairies or pirates, and pick these out in the cushions, rug, pictures and so on.

Enjoy the playroom decoration project. I'm sure that your kid will be so happy to have a place where playing is what everybody should do.

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