[Therese's Mommy]

My mom gave us $100 to spend on an outdoor toy for our girls ages 2 & 4. I am willing to spend more that the 100, but probably not 100 more. We have a small yard, that basically has no flat area. There is a small area at the top that is flat and we have a small flat patio. Besides just little toys, our only current outside toys are a basketball hoop (Little Tykes), a sand/water table, and a wagon. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

Beth

 

[GiantGi]

Not sure where you are located but here, we are really coming into garage sale season. I could really do well with $100 in a weekend or two! We also have a great kids consignment shop that always has quality stuff.

My kids love the coupe cars. They also love their (Little Tykes?) schoolhouse/playhouse.

HAve fun shopping!

 

[Therese's Mommy]

Good idea, thanks. I plan to hit some this week

 

[pandora665]

Craigslist often has metal or Little Tikes swingsets for around 100-150 in our area. That would get you a swing and a slide, which might be a nice addition, and might be small enough for your little flat portion.

Good luck!

 

[LittleBlessings]

coupe cars are great also my childern love their little tykes play house

 

[onlyzombiecat]

What about a tent/tunnel thing?

 

[snoopy5386]

wading pool, swing (if you have a tree), soccer nets and ball, cozy coupe type car, teeter totter http://www.littletikes.com/toys/clas...er-totter.aspx
If you have a driveway that is flat then trikes, balance bike, this:
http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1104
playhouse, power wheels toy.

 

[mommy amber]

what about a plastic kitchen...we just got an "outdoor" one for our small courtyard for dd-3yrs, and she has been "cooking" up mud pies galore

 

[sunanthem]

If you have a tree, I highly recommend the monkey rings, swing and rope ladder from Ikea. They are super affordable, and have given my little ones many hours of fun. Even my 2 year old would swing on the monkey rings, and it has given her great co ordination and strength. With your leftover funds, you could get a sandbox or kiddy pool.. or maybe start a childs garden with them. kiddy slides seem to get alot of play at that age, too.
You could also check kids consignment stores.