Frugal Toys: Free Building Blocks

I have one recycling tip for turning 1/2 gallon square milk or juice containers - or any other cardboard food container - into toy building blocks.

Cut off the pouring end of two rinsed, and dried out, milk cartons - then push the two open ends together.

Pushing one carton inside the other, this doubles the strength of your new block and closes the ends.

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These are very lightweight and safe.

You could cover them with contact paper for a fashion finish, but I found the children enjoyed sorting the cartons by brand-names (the colours on the outside).

I started this project while pregnant with my first, eight years later we have quite a collection and it's always a favorite with visiting friends.

They make great walls, forts, and cages for kids, as well as cities and roads for small cars.

Thanks to Linda for this great Frugal Baby Tip!

More Ideas:
• Upcycled Baby Blocks Instructions from Packaging

• How to Make Cardboard Blocks

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Shopping Suggestions:
• Edushape Corrugated Blocks (52 Piece)

• Melissa + Doug Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks

• Imagibricks Rainbow Blocks

• Mondo Bloxx Brick Block Set

• Constructive Playthings Blocks

• Kittrich Corp Con-Tact Contact Paper

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