Make cardboard accessories for the play shop last longer

21.01.2013 1 minute read From Editorial team

Most children love role-playing games, and shopping in particular is very interesting. What could be more obvious than buying or making a play shop for the children? Of course, lots of accessories are also needed so that the little shopkeepers can busily get to work. Unfortunately, much of it is made from empty cardboard and breaks quite quickly, especially if there are younger siblings living in the household. I got a very useful tip from a good friend and tried it out right away:

Stuff paper boxes

Shopping list:

Clear adhesive tape
Waste paper

Stuff the individual boxes well with waste paper and seal them up nicely. Then cover everything with the adhesive tape. Admittedly, it is a bit of a fiddly job, but the boxes really hold up extremely well.

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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