sensory box for the babes

I came across THIS awesome idea for a sensory bag on pinterest and rushed out the next day for all the materials from the dollar store.   Once I had made the bag, I dropped it on the ground where the Spud was whining at my feet (a favorite past time of his, lately.  9-month separation anxiety, anyone?!)  He ceased whining promptly and started giggling, pushing his face on it, gnawing on the bag and blowing bloopers on it.  As I watched him playing with his new best friend, I noticed that he kept losing interest when the bag would get too scrunched up or caught under his Buddha belly.  This struck a light bulb as I almost tripped over the Amazon box that has been sitting in our entryway, just waiting to be thrown out or turned into something fabulous.  Luckily, for this certain box, the later was it's fate.

I pulled out the zebra print Duct Tape along with an old brush, cabinet lining, fuzzy socks with grips on the bottom, candles, an old ispy book, sandpaper, puff paints, ribbon and an old mirror.  During the Spud's nap, his new favorite toy was created.  A sensory box. 

Once he woke up, I sat down with him next to his new toy and he immediately started turning the box around and around, feeling and exploring all the different sides. Granted the box is not one of those eye appealing sensations on pinterest.  It definitely has flaws.  Nevertheless, it was easy to make, cost a whopping $3, and fulfills the purpose I had in mind.  Plus, the Spud is one happy boy!