
this week the boys and i went to the thrift store for a little entertainment one evening after dinner. we came across a little barn that was in great condition for only $1.81. i have been looking for a barn for noah to play with so i was excited that we had finally found one. we brought it home, gave it a good cleaning, and changed out the batteries {when you open some of the gates it makes different animal sounds} noah has been playing with it ever since. the barn didn’t come with any animals but luckily we already had some that went with a toy noah’s ark.


we also found this little toy vacuum. it was only $1.81 too! noah likes to clean when i do so now he can use his little vacuum while i am using our real vacuum. unfortunately fortunately, we tried new batteries in the vacuum but the sound still didn’t work. bummer, you know i love toys that make loud noise.
i would highly suggest checking out your local thrift stores for toys for your kiddos. we have found some really fun things for noah and none of them have cost more than $3.
EDITED TO ADD: i saw the same Little People barn at Target this week brand new for $40! looks like i did get a killer deal

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November 6, 2009 at 1:41 pm
heather morse
what is with the 1.81?? such a weird price
ha!!
November 19, 2009 at 1:04 am
Erin
$1.81? shut up! i paid full price for that farm 2 christmas’ ago (before i became a thifty girl) i am kicking myself now!
February 18, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Miss Mustard Seed
I have two toddler boys and they love their Little People barn. I got it for free from a friend. I also bought the little Dirt Devil vacuum at a thrift store and they play with it when I’m cleaning. It really does help to temper their interest in my Dyson! Great finds!