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Our indoor playhouses are the perfect playmate for your little one! They're an excellent choice for your child's growth, with unlimited play possibilities and benefits in the cognitive realm of development, including opportunities to practice creativity, communication, and problem-solving. On top of limitless fun and mental benefits, our playhouses also present the opportunity for social-emotional learning. Our "Calming Cottages" enhance children's well-being by providing a safe and serene spot to think, play, and learn.  Why Mindfulness Matters Psychology Today says mindfulness is "a state of active, open attention to the present." With the world around us moving at full speed,...

By Alli Harper, OurShelves I’m Alli, the founder and owner of OurShelves, an expert-curated diverse children’s book box service and advocacy effort. Last month, in honor of Pride, we loved sending one of our limited edition Pride boxes to the Make It Cute playhouse with three of our very favorite books that feature LGBTQ+ kids and families! I started OurShelves because my kids have two moms, and it can be much too hard to find high-quality – including joyful and silly and fun!! – books that feature LGBTQ+ families like ours and also the many other kids and families out...

Summer is here! It's that beautiful time of year filled with warm weather, BBQs, farmers' markets, and lightning bugs! At Make It Cute, our playhouses can be lifesavers in winter and on rainy days when you can't get outside. We're here to tell you they're also excellent for summertime fun. First, they're the best break from those sweltering days outside when kids need time to cool off in the AC. Second, they make the best companions for outdoor playtime, adding a splash of fun to any scenario. We're sharing our best outdoor summer fun playhouse ideas to kick off the...

Books are the gateway to learning. They teach us about ourselves and the world around us. Representation in the media, through TV, movies, and books, starting in early childhood, is an essential element of framing a person's worldview. Children deserve exposure to various books where they can see themselves reflected and others represented meaningfully.  Windows and Mirrors Books provide opportunities for children to see themselves and others represented. Reading a book, or having one read aloud to you, can be like looking into a mirror and seeing someone like you staring back at you, or like staring out a window...