Make a Credit Card Mailbox
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Posted on July 14th, 2009 by Kelsey
My toddler LOVES getting the mail. He also loves pretending and putting stuff into holes/slots/crevices etc. To satisfy both of these hobbies, we made a little credit card mailbox!
SUPPLIES
- plastic peanut butter jar
- box/craft knife
- old gift cards, other plastic cards, etc.
All you do is cut a little slot in the lid of the peanut butter jar, screw the lid on, and get busy mailing those “letters”! This has provided hours of entertainment, and now I have a use for all those olds cards and peanut butter jars!
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This is just a great idea. You can even have the kids decorate too.
What a clever idea! I’m bookmarking this for when my son gets a little older, but I should start saving the old gift cards now.
This is a great idea! We also have a money bank that counts the change. My son loves it and he is learning about money at the same time!
This is too cute, I’m always using containers like that for organizing/storage of toys/craft supplies but this makes such a fun little toy. I could see my little one entertained by that. Thanks for the great idea
My kids like to play ’store’ and ‘office’ and you can always pick up an old adding machine or telephone at DI for a few bucks. They always find a way to “swipe” the cards in those – it’s hilarious.
My daughter would love this idea! We could use it when she plays grocery shopping pretend.
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