With all the wonderful qualities of wood products, many toy companies are cashing in on wood toys and “supersizing” them. Just the other day I was fumbling through the search engine, trying to find a wooden playhouse for my own children. I searched through sites of several home improvement stores and even a few toy stores. They were all really adorable – but deep down I wanted something a bit bigger . . . Something that was WAY out of my budget!
So just out of curiosity, I clicked upon a “custom made playhouses” link. What I saw took my breath away! It was a beautiful, wood crafted, life-size pirate playhouse! It was spectacular. There were “trap doors”, a “dungeon”, a look out perch and even a faux skeleton that graced the front of the ship. It was interwoven between seven trees. It was a little boy’s fantasyland! While, the price tag was a bit too steep for my purse, it did not stop me from wishing!
As I began to search for other related wooden playhouses, I found all kinds of them – from $400,000 larger than life backyard wonders to modest $300 magical getaways. While of course, my favorite was the $400,000 dollar playhouse – my budget was much, much closer to that $300 dollar mark. While I didn’t have the dough to spend on such an elaborate playhouse, I did ask around town and many home improvement stores have free classes in which you can learn how to build your own playhouses. It was a great place for a real life mom to meet in the middle of luxury and modesty while not skimping out on style.
Whatever your budget, these playhouses make the perfect addition to any backyard. Whether you are young or young at heart, these larger than life wood toys are sure to bring magic to your world and a smile to your face.
