RE: playhouses
I know this an older post, but check out the Step 2 "Welcome Home" playhouse. I love this playhouse. If I had the space (& the money) I'd get it in a hearbeat for my daughter. It is in nice neutral type colors (tan and white with a teal roof and red door/shutters). Much better than having a large pink house in a yard in my opinion and more gender neutral. Plus tan is likely to fade less than some of the other colors. I have even seen parents custom make curtains for the baywindow...too cute! There is also a log cabin playhouse and a cottage I have seen in ToysRus that are pretty nice.
bj
Bridget
Mom to
DD 03/01
DS 07/03
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