As the days get colder and we get cramped inside, it’s easy to turn on the TV or electronics to keep little ones entertained (at least it is for me). It’s extremely important to keep our kids imaginations going and encourage them to use their imagination. One of our favorite activities is the girls pretend they are chefs at a fancy restaurant and they take my order and make me food in their kitchen. Their kitchen (featured in the gift guide) could use more pretend food and accessories to keep their imagination going. Here are some of my favorites from YoYo.com:
KIDKRAFT MODERN CORNER KITCHEN W/STOOLS – ESPRESSO, $225: Your child will love waking up to this YoYo.com exclusive KidKraft Espresso Kitchen. Whether baking some cookies or preparing a holiday meal,this kitchen will let your child’s imagination run free. The two stools and extended countertop make it perfect for a tea party! If you live in a small place, it’s sleek modern look will still look great in a living room or dining area. If you plan on putting this kitchen together the night before, put the kids to bed early because it takes a while to assemble.
KIDKRAFT PASTEL SMOOTHIE SET, $24.57: We love smoothies! Kids can pretend to make smoothies in their kitchen for siblings or friends. The knob on the blender turns. There are 6 fruit halves that are attached by Velcro and can be pulled apart easily.
HABA BIOFINO PANCAKES, $28.49: Kids can pretend to make pancakes for breakfast. Included in the set is an aluminum skillet, chocolate sauce and a strawberry garnish to make “breakfast” extra special.
KIDKRAFT ESPRESSO TOASTER SET, $25.99: The interactive set includes a pop-up toaster, a stick of butter that can easily be pulled into smaller pieces and then put back together, 2 slices of pretend bread, a butter plate, and a butter knife.
KIDKRAFT ESPRESSO BAKING SET, $25.99: Get your little chef baking, cookies, cakes, and other pretend creations. Includes a rolling-pin that rolls back and forth, a cooking pan, a measuring spoon, and 2 chocolate chip cookies.
MELISSA & DOUG TRIPLE-LAYER PARTY CAKE, $19.99: Mix up this layer cake in the baking set for a surprise party for a friend or parent. Each slice has a self-stick tab so the wooden pieces stick together. A wooden knife is also included to slice the cake into pieces.
SCHYLLING CUPCAKE TIN TEA SET, $19.99: Adorable cupcake tea set. Have a tea party after baking the layer cake in your kitchen. Set consists of four teacups and saucers, four serving plates, tea-pot and serving tray.
Find fun toys and more this Holiday without stepping into a store at YoYo.com. All gifts are delivered to your door with free 2-day delivery (or faster) on orders over $49. Other sites include: BeautyBar.com, Casa.com, AfterSchool.com, BookWorm.com, Look.com, Wag.com, soap.com, and Vine.com
Happy Shopping (& Cooking)!
Disclaimer: I received a sample kitchen to review. All opinions expressed are my own. Some information about the products came from YoYo.com Images for gift guide are from YoYo.com.
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