Pb2 Weight Watchers Recipes

Pb2 Weight Watchers Recipes

Weight Watchers peanut butter whips are easy, delicious, and indulgent. They're also calculated for all three plans so everyone can enjoy this sweet treat guilt free!

This post was updated in September of 2020 to reflect the newest myWW points system. The original post was from way back at smartpoints. Scroll for up-to-date point calculations.

Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Whip Frozen Treats!

I found this recipe for Weight Watchers Peanut Butter/Cool Whip Treat while reading the blog Stockpiling Moms when I originally started WW almost 7 years ago.

I thought it sounded delicious, plus super easy, so I decided to give them a try. You may see a few products I recommend to use for creating recipes throughout this post. These affiliate links are provided for your convenience and I may earn a commission from your order.

Regular Peanut Butter

This Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Whips was made with PB2 powder. You can use real peanut butter, but you will have to recalculate the points for accuracy.

What Ingredients Do I need to Make Peanut Butter Whips?

PB2 Powder

Water

Fat Free Cool Whip

Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup (if desired)

The great thing about using PB2 powder for this recipe is you have choices. You can use the plain peanut butter, the peanut butter chocolate powder or even the Pre and Probiotic Peanut Powder and it's all the same points. You can change the variety to what you like best and try a variety of flavor combinations.

Can I use regular peanut butter for this recipe?

You can see in the recipe card below that it's possible to make this recipe with regular peanut butter as well. You won't use as much of it but it can be a little easier to work with. If you are not liking the thinner consistency you can use regular peanut butter for the recipe as well.

Here's a comparison so you know what to expect when using peanut butter powder versus regular peanut butter!

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  Regular Peanut Butter

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  Powdered Peanut Butter

The regular peanut butter gives the whole thing a bit more structure so if you are looking for a more fluffy and swirled peanut butter whip recipe then try using that version!

Does this Recipe Have to be Frozen?

YES! Cool Whip changes consistency when it thaws out. You can see from the photos that is melts quickly. You will have to store and serve these whips frozen. As soon as you remove them from the freezer they will start to soften. Which makes them easy to scoop and enjoy with a spoon.

How Many Servings Does this Recipe Make?

This revised recipe (9/2019) makes 6 servings. Six full size muffin tin size. So of course, if you'd like to make it bite size, please calculate your own points for accuracy. This version of the Peanut Butter Whips recipe is based on 6 servings, which is a perfect peanut butter and chocolate frozen treat to satisfy your cravings for ice cream.

Do I Need Special Tools for this Recipe?

Yes and No! I used a non-stick muffin tin. My tin has 6 openings on it. I didn't use cupcake papers, but I wish I would have used silicone muffin liners.

The paper liners will get soggy, but the silicone would stand up well for storing, serving and eating. When I get my own set of silicone liners, I'll still use the muffin tin, but line them first.

These mixing bowls and any with the silicone base are the best. I used to put a wet towel on the counter to keep my bowl steady. These bowls make my baking life easier than ever. Get yourself a set and you won't want any other bowls.

How Do I Make Peanut Butter Whips?

First thing you will need to do is reconstitute your PB2 Powder.

Put 7 Tablespoons of PB2 in a mixing bowl

Add 5 tablespoons of water

Mix well with a fork until well blended and it looks like peanut butter

Add an 8 oz container of Fat-Free Cool Whip

Let the bowl sit for approx 10 minutes at room temperature

Blend well with a hand mixer on low speed until smooth

You can also just use a rubber spatula and blend well

Evenly divide the mixture into 6 muffin tins or silicone muffin cups

Freeze until solid

Serve and eat immediately.

How do I get the "Whipped" look?

Fill an icing bag  or pastry decorator with the mixture and evenly divide the mixture into 6 muffin tins. Each tin will have approx. 5 tablespoons of whipped up peanut butter goodness in it. If you don't have an icing bag, you could try a ziploc bag and cut off the corner.

You can also use a spoon or rubber spatula, and they will comeout like ice cream discs (like above) but the Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Whips won't be light and full unless they are piped in.

I highly recommend just spooning them into a muffin tin and moving on. The whipped look is a lot of work and doesn't always work out so hot, at least for me anyway.

Freeze your peanut butter whips until solid. Remove from cupcake liners. Heat 1 Tablespoon of sugar free hot fudge sauce and divide evenly on each Peanut Butter Whip. Serve immediately!

Weight Watchers Points for Peanut Butter Whips:

WW PointsPlus® for this recipe has been calculated by Midlife Healthy Living and has not been endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc.

Oh and completely not Weight Watchers, but I think this recipe would be perfect filling in between 2 cookies for an ice cream sandwich. YUM! It would be worth the points for me!

Looking for a fruity version?

Here's a raspberry version that is very similar to these peanut butter whips!

What is your favorite frozen treat that is totally worth the WW points?

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freeze Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter or 6 Tablespoons peanut butter powder.
• 1 8 oz Container of light or fat free frozen whipped topping., fat free makes the 1 point recipe
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Hot Fudge Sauce

Instructions

1. Place peanut butter in large bowl.
2. Gently fold in whipped topping. (must be fat free to obtain one PPV).
3. Spoon or pipe mixture evenly (approx. 5 Tablespoons) into 6 cupcake liners.
4. Freeze until solid.
5. Heat fudge sauce into microwave for a few seconds and drizzle on top before serving.
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield

6
Amount Per Serving Calories 121 Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 6mg Sodium 78mg Carbohydrates 14g Sugar 8g Protein 3g

Pb2 Weight Watchers Recipes

Source: https://www.midlifehealthyliving.com/weight-watchers-peanut-butter-whip-frozen-treats-1-point/

Is Debra Paget Still Living

Is Debra Paget Still Living

When I heard in the early 60s that this beautiful, talented and versatile actress was going to quit acting, I was disappointed.  Of course, I hoped she didn't mean it but history proves that she did.  I liked quite a few of her films which were largely B efforts.  I never understood why, with only a couple of exceptions, she didn't appear in big films.  Other less talented actresses worked far longer than she did and in better films.

To make Debra Paget's story even odder is the fact that she was raised in a show business family (two of her sisters and a brother also acted) and I would have expected that would have been the glue that might have held it all together longer.  But apparently not.

Her mother ranks right up there with the mothers of Shirley Temple and Natalie Wood in the stage mother department.  She herself had been a vaudeville performer but like the mother Rose in Gypsy, it just didn't work out for Marguerite Griffin and she got married and had babies.  Perhaps having had such attractive children helped Mama to become stage mother extraordinaire.

The family moved from Denver to Los Angeles, a must for anyone so serious.  In short order, no less, d aughter Marcia became actress Teala Loring, Leslie became Lisa Gaye and brother Frank became Ruell Shayne... none exactly big names.  But Mama was right in there coaching and taking them all over the town for auditions.  Hearing no just made Mama more determined.

Paget had her first professional assignment when she was eight.  Three years later she was enrolled in the Hollywood Professional School.  At 13 she was on the stage in The Merry Wives of Windsor and a year after that 20th Century Fox signed her to a contract.  Mama was not only behind it all, she became Paget's agent and most of the actress's career was in the hands of her mother.  Paget never seemed to mind.

Her first film, a noir, was Cry of the City (1948) where she had a small role as thug Richard Conte's Italian girlfriend.  So different does she look from the Debra Paget of the 1950s.   The following year she was in an even better noir, House of Strangers (1949) with criminal Edward G. Robinson heading a criminal family.  Conte is back with Susan Hayward as his leading lady.  Again, Paget is an Italian girlfriend/wife of one of the brothers.

Her big break came in a film for which she is well-remembered by western fans particularly, Broken Arrow (1950).  It was her first venture into westerns and playing a comely Indian maiden but it would not be her last.  What is touching about this colorful film is that it is sympathetic to Indians.  The drama concerns an ex-Army officer (James Stewart) who makes peace with Cochise (Jeff Chandler).  Stewart's character marries Paget, who plays Cochise's sister who gives up her life to save her husband's.  During the filming when the 41-year old Stewart discovered Paget was only 15, he briefly freaked out.

Belles on Their Toes (1952) is a sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen (1950).  Both are stories of the large Gilbreth family.  The family head, Clifton Webb, dies in the original and Paget's character was played by another actress in it.  Myrna Loy is now the head of a family that includes Paget, Jeanne Crain and Barbara Bates and Jeffrey Hunter (in his second of five films with Paget) is around as a love interest.

As Lily in Stars and Stripes Forever

Paget did finally appear with Webb in one of the latter's best films, Stars and Stripes Forever (1952), a biography of the famed march king, John Philip Sousa.  While it's reported that the film closely follows Sousa's life, the characters played by Paget and Robert Wagner are fictional.  Fox felt Sousa's story needed a love interest.  Paget is exhilarating as a song-and-dance performer.  Too bad she didn't stick with musicals.  In this same year she played Cosette in Les Misér ables.

Paget's exotic good looks appealed to Fox's decorative instincts.  They needed an exotic, good-looking young woman and rather than just give her a couple of such films, they gave her far more.  The studio's decision may have stunted her career. She was too young to argue and it wouldn't have occurred to her to cross her mother/agent.

She did love playing dress-up and the costumes, jewelry and headpieces she was given to wear excited her.  She started in a sarong in Bird of Paradise and then was in Anne of the Indies , both in 1951 and both costarring Louis Jourdan, and thenbegan her baubles, bangles and beads period withPrincess of the Nile, Demetrius and the Gladiators and Prince Valiant , all 1954, and Omar Khayyam (1957).

The only one that could even remotely be called a good movie was Demetrius.  A sequel to The Robe (1953), Paget is gorgeous as the girlfriend of the title character, played by Victor Mature.  Hayward was again the female star and others in the cast are Michael Rennie (his third of four films with Paget), Anne Bancroft, Richard Egan and Jay Robinson.

With pals Hunter & Wagner in White Feather

After star turns in the Sousa film and Demetrius, the studio still didn't capitalize on her talents.  They lined her up for a series of westerns. White Feather (1955) is one of my favorite B westerns and she is incandescent as another Indian maiden, Appearing Day, in still another film sympathetic to Indians.  Wagner and Hunter were her costars.

Seven Men from Now (1955), a fictional take on the rise and fall of fanatical abolitionist John Brown, was popular in its B sort of way and another pairing with the handsome Hunter brought in the customers.  Both of them and their pal Wagner were incredibly popular at the time.

The Last Hunt (1956) is a decent western supposedly about the last big buffalo hunt.  The drama comes from the rivalry of partners Robert Taylor and Stewart Granger over, among several things, a beautiful Indian girl played by... oh you know.  Most of the excitement comes from the scenes with the buffalo and watching one of Taylor's best performances.

Elvis was besotted

Along with Broken Arrow, her next two films, both in 1956, are  certainly Paget's most famous films.  She was Elvis Presley's first leading lady in Love Me Tender . A Civil War story of the Reno family with Paget as Richard Egan's girlfriend who marries his brother, Presley, when Egan goes off to war.  It's a trifle of a film that likely would barely be remembered had The King not been in it.

Paget looked terrific and there was no problem understanding that two brothers could be in love with her.  Apparently, Presley really was and even proposed to her but her parents would not permit a marriage.

By far the best film she was ever in and her favorite is the all-star production of Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments .  She plays Lilia, the water girl, and was the last of the main cast to be hired.  Oddly, DeMille, hired her without a screen test because he said that he could see she had the hand of God upon her.

Paget had begged Fox's head Darryl Zanuck to give her better roles.  Some reports say she asked for sexier roles.  Perhaps a problem she had was Marilyn Monroe, who from 1952 until her death in early 1961, was about the only one Fox paid much attention to. As it turned out, Paget's favorite film was the last decent film she ever made.  After a 1957 movie, The River's Edge, she and Fox parted company.

Because she was a good singer and dancer, she arranged to have a Vegas act that was well-received but didn't result in anything else that moved her career upward.

She was often a fixturein gossip columns and movie magazines because of her busy dating life.  There was occasional speculation that she was going to marry someone.  One of those whose name swirled with hers for a few years was Howard Hughes.

In 1958 she became the fifth wife of singer David Street.  She'd known him for 13 years but their relationship was renewed during the time she appeared in Vegas.  The marriage, however, lasted a mere four months and then was annulled.  Despite his multiple marriages, I'd always heard he was gay. In 1960 she married director Budd Boetticher.  The press picked up stories of how terribly in love she was but they separated after 22 days and the marriage was legal for 17 months.

She loved big earrings

She went to India to play the same dancer, Seetha, in three odd films by Fritz Lang, at the end of his colorful career.  I believe Lang actually made one film at one time and it was edited into three, Tiger of Bengal and The Indian Tomb , both 1959 and Journey to the Lost City (1960).  While they were lush and Paget was covered in jewels, they gained little play in the U.S. and did almost nothingto enhance her career... with one exception.  In the middle one she does a snake dance that caused quite a stir.  You can see it at the end of the posting if you're so inclined.

Another Fox actress, Terry Moore, and Paget were buddy-buddy for years when they apparently had a falling out of sorts.  In 1960 Moore wanted to produce and star in a film called Why Must I Die ? about one prisoner who is scheduled to die for a murder committed by another.  Oddly, Moore hired Paget.It was surely well-intentioned but came out as trashy and exploitive and was Paget's most hard-bitten role.

The Indian films did nothing for her career and neither did a couple from Italy.  She was trying everything.  I suppose it was inevitable that she would wind up doing a couple of American-International horror pics, Tales of Terror (1962) and The Haunted Palace (1963), both with Vincent Price.

In 1962 while preparing another Vegas act, a friend set her up with  wealthy Texas oilman and U.S.-Chinese oil industrialist, Ling-chieh (Louis) K'ung, and two months later they were married.  He was the son of China's minister of finance and nephew of Chiang-Kai Shek.  The couple would settle in Houston.

She gave birth to her beloved son, Gregory, in 1964.  Two months after his birth, he got very sick while she was appearing as a guest on a TV show and she couldn't be reached.  It freaked her out and she decided she would henceforth stay home and take care of her son.

Around 1965 Paget embraced religion as never before.  Apparently she had always had religion as part of her life but now it took on greater meaning, attention and dedication.  This would never change.

The marriage would last 18 years, by far her longest.  Apparently the friendship that came afterward was satisfying to both. I never heard anything about her all that time (and more) and every now and then checked sources to see if she had died.

In the early 1990s she came out as a bit of a public personality again when she hosted a show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, An Interlude with Debra Paget.  I've watched a couple of faith-based interviews with her on YouTube and I could see she was very happy and still had a great capacity for laughter.

Let's face it, the movies hadn't really worked out as she expected theywould.  I've always regarded her as a talented but undervalued actress.  I would love to hear why it didn't evolve beyond a series of, well, ok, decorative roles.  Lovely to look at as she was (I thought she was stunning as a redhead), she was more than that.

She strongly protects her privacy and seems to have little or no interest in discussing her Hollywood years of so long ago.  Luckily when I need a Paget fix andwant to see a beautiful woman cavorting about in a sarong or a lovely, long-haired girl atop an Indian pony or a high-stepping song and dance lass, I know just what to do.

Today at 87, Debra Paget still lives a quiet life in Houston.

Here's a look at the famous snake dance:

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A film from the 60s

Is Debra Paget Still Living

Source: http://myromancewithmovies.blogspot.com/2021/01/debra-paget.html

Living Furniture Concept

Living Furniture Concept

Small living

Smarter, not smaller

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Torino dining table

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Cupertino wall desk

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The mood

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The solution

An Indivi 2 sofa in luxurious cognac leather makes a statement. An innovative bed includes plenty of space for storage. The Adelaide chair is perfect in any situation. A geometric grey cow skin rug adds visual interest and sophistication, while the Rubi is a coffee table that converts into a dining table and even folds out.

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Play Corner In Living Room Ideas

Play Corner In Living Room Ideas

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If you have a toddler running around your house, then you know how safe to make it so you don't have to worry about him breaking something at home or himself.

That is why you might consider setting up a nice play corner for him so that he can play alone for a moment safely.

In this article I look at how you can set up a nice play corner for your toddler.

What we discuss in this comprehensive post:

• 1 A play corner in your living room
  • 1.1 Demarcate living room with a rug
  • 1.2 Create a storage place for toys
  • 1.3 Create a cozy corner
  • 1.4 Cheer up with a colorful alcove
  • 1.5 Put it away
  • 1.6 Create the ultimate playroom
• 2 Creating a quiet play area at home
  • 2.1 Simplify
  • 2.2 Give everything a place
  • 2.3 Add open space
  • 2.4 Place things low
  • 2.5 Involve nature in your play corner
  • 2.6 Make it beautiful, but for the child
  • 2.7 Choose your toys carefully
  • 2.8 Create a cozy space
• 3 Conclusion

A play corner in your living room

For families with young children, the living room is usually the busiest room in the house.

You use it to

• lounging,
• watch TV,
• read a book
• maybe work a little
• and often as a playroom for the children.

As you might imagine, when your living room becomes your playroom, things can easily feel quite crowded and even cluttered.

It's no wonder that parents often ask for ideas on how to incorporate a children's play area in their living room.

To help, I've rounded up 6 of the best ideas for creating a kids' playroom in your living room.

Demarcate living room with a rug

Add a colorful rug as a way to "demarcate" a child's playroom and create a visual separation from the main room.

It's a quick and easy addition that no one will actually be able to say no to.

Choose a sturdy rug that can withstand a lot of pounding children and toy cars.

You can always choose to put out a slightly larger play mat, and we have already written extensively here about the best play mats that are for sale (no fewer than 32 options!).

Create a storage place for toys

Some houses may be better suited for a play corner in the living room than a separate playroom.

If this is the case in your house, at least try to create some peace of mind by placing a storage bench in a corner that is exclusively for your children's toys.

There are so many options for nicely concealed storage spaces and such an addition makes your play corner a feast for the eyes!

It's a great way to minimize clutter and avoid clutter as everything can be stored quickly and neatly.

For an added bonus, you can reuse the sofa in a new space in your home once the kids have outgrown their toys.

Create a cozy corner

Small corners in your space, such as a difficult-shaped staircase on the side of your living room, are perfect places to set up a children's corner.

Plop down a few beanbags and poufs, along with a small table and some storage, to create a cozy playroom perfect for both storytelling and games.

Cheer up with a colorful alcove

If your living space has a recessed wall, turn it into a colorful play corner that appeals to your kids in a nice, bright way.

Furniture takes up less space because it partly uses the extra space of the alcove, and together with a charming rug you have a nice space.

This is a great way to use an awkward corner in a living space and incorporate fun colors that you won't find anywhere else in the house.

Put it away

Create a special playroom corner by pulling your sofa away from the wall and using the side or back to divide the space.

This gives the kids a designated place to play while adults can keep a close watch.

Tip for stylists: For a great multipurpose piece, try some inexpensive coffee tables instead of a kid's table. They look nice and often last longer, so you can easily reuse them when the play area is no longer needed.

Create the ultimate playroom

If you have a larger living space, consider converting one end of the room into a full play area for your kids.

This approach is all about setting it up big.

Bring a fortress, a mini kitchen and a children's table and chairs to create a space that truly is theirs.

Make sure to consider durable fabrics that can withstand a lot of romping, rolling and the occasional spillage!

Creating a quiet play area at home

Montessori children's environments have been carefully designed to encourage independence and concentration.

Even small changes in a room can have a noticeable impact on children's behavior.

Whether or not your child attends a Montessori school, setting up a Montessori-inspired play area at home is very easy and can change the way your child plays.

I just wanted to mention these ideas for a child-friendly play corner separately.

You should do this:

Simplify

Often people ask why our playroom, furnished for my 1,5 year old, is so 'minimalist'.

This totally amazed me because I had never thought about it that way.

However, when I started comparing it to more traditional children's rooms, I quickly understood what they meant.

I hadn't even thought about parenting style when decorating, but Montessori spaces use more neutral colors than the bright colors often associated with young children.

The goal is to make the space soothing, so that it promotes concentration.

They also have a lot less things in them, both on the walls and to play with.

You may find a small shelf with two or three shelves and just a few items on each shelf, with plenty of space between each toy.

It's also the biggest tip we've gotten to get kids to play with toys more, less is more (incorporated into this article about toddlers who don't play with toys that much).

If you want to make a Montessori playroom in your home, you don't necessarily have to throw away a ton of toys, but you'll probably want to store a lot of them.

Placing just a few toys at a time and rotating them regularly will help your child really focus on what's available.

Rotating toys have the added bonus of keeping your child's interest as you can release 'new' stuff on a regular basis without having to buy new toys every time.

When you offer limited options, it also becomes really clear which ones arouse your child's curiosity.

I have often found that a once loved toy has been left untouched on the shelf for a whole week.

I know then it is time to put it away and offer something else.

Give everything a place

Montessori wrote a lot about 'sensitive periods''. A sensitive period is a time when a child is particularly attracted to and can learn something.

Children have a sensitive period to order from birth through the age of five, peaking in early infancy.

You can see this in young children's love of routine and repetition (and their sometimes extreme reactions when something is done the "wrong" way or in the "wrong" order).

Young children like order in their daily lives as well as in their physical environment, but they certainly need a little help to determine this.

Montessori environments support this desire for order by giving everything a specific place where it goes.

You won't find big toy bins full of a lot of unrelated things in Montessori play areas.

Each toy has a space where it belongs on a shelf.

Multi-piece toys, such as blocks or play animals, are often organized in small baskets or trays on the shelf.

You might think this makes it more difficult for the kids to store their belongings, but it really is the opposite.

It turns out to be much more fun to put something in the perfect place where it belongs than to throw everything in a large trash can.

And my son is also really a pecker in that regard.

Always finding things in the same place is soothing because it is predictable.

Add open space

Montessori environments have plenty of work space, both on the floor and at tables, once the child is old enough to sit independently at a table.

Having open space in the room also allows for a lot of exercise, which is essential for young children.

Place things low

The furniture should be child-sized, but materials should also be kept on low shelves so that the child can access them.

For a toddler or older child you might also want to add a table and chair for children so that the child has the option to play on the floor, or at a table for games like puzzles.

You may also want to add a high wall shelf to store all your own items, such as a cell phone or a cup of coffee.

Things you don't want your child to play with.

Involve nature in your play corner

If possible, choose a room with natural light for your play area.

Few things are more beautiful than watching a baby discover shadows by playing in the changing light from a window or watching a child enchanted by the rain.

Windows also provide endless entertainment and opportunities to talk about what your child is seeing, whether facing a busy street or a quiet backyard.

Calling out to birds is a favorite activity of my little one!

If the window is too high for your child to see out, try providing a step.

Make sure you are safe around while your child is near the window.

It's also great to include plants and animals in the play area whenever possible.

Hanging plants or herbs with edible leaves are a great option for babies in the "eat everything in sight" stage.

Indoor plants also give toddlers and older children a chance to take care of something, adding natural beauty to the room.

Babies and young children also enjoy watching fish or other pets and toddlers and older can also help feed and care for these creatures.

Make it beautiful, but for the child

So many children's rooms have beautiful works of art or photos, but at a height where children cannot see them.

Montessori spaces hang artwork at the child's level. This way, the child can really take advantage of the beautiful images you select

For babies it is great to add simple black and white images.

Work for older children

• images from nature,
• family pictures,
• your child's previous artworks,
• interesting maps
• and art from different styles of painters or different cultures

Choose your toys carefully

Unless you are in home schooling, there is no need to fill your home with 'academic' work.

It is great to choose a variety of toys that allow your child to develop in different ways.

You could think of including toys like that

• fine motor skills (small muscles, also read this article here),
• gross motor skills (large muscles),
• art and music,
• book
• and open ended items (like blocks)

developed for creative play.

It's also important to include toys that offer different levels of difficulty.

You want a mix of challenging toys, like maybe

1. a puzzle with more pieces than your child usually works with, and
2. things that are easy and familiar for you to play with when he needs a mental break.

Here we have reviewed a whole selection of educational toys that matches the age of your child.

Also look for open-ended toys that are more engaging than just entertaining. In general, don't include things that light up or make noises.

Also, whenever possible, choose toys made from natural materials, such as wood (as this one we wrote about here) and metal, to give the child more real experiences.

Create a cozy space

Finally, it is great to include a cozy space, a place where your child can rest or recover from a strenuous learning moment.

This is often a large corner floor cushion for a younger child. It can be a comfortable window seat for an older child.

Conclusion

This may seem like a lot to think about, but the great thing is that you have complete freedom to choose what works for your child and your home.

It doesn't have to be all or nothing. You may decide to simplify it, but it your child's favorite electronic toy to preserve.

Or you can choose to have low, orderly shelves, as well as to keep a large container of stuffed animals.

I also don't do everything, just what makes sense to me like minimizing a bit, so bring what you want to use.

Have fun setting up your fun play corner!

Hope this helped!

Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child, he came into contact with everything around games when his mother started the Tin Soldier in Ede. Since 2016, he and his team have been creating helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.

Play Corner In Living Room Ideas

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Taupe Leather Living Room Furniture

Taupe Leather Living Room Furniture

Living Room Decorating Ideas

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The living room is one of the most important areas in your house for a great hosting experience. It's likely you and your guests will spend countless hours in this room, discussing and entertaining.

Decorating your living room properly will deliver deeply satisfying living for your leisure time. To get there, however, you must pay attention to all of the following areas:

1. the colors that you select

2. material and quality of seats and furniture

3. wall decorations and art

4. lighting and light fixtures

Below we show you some great ideas for decorating your living room.

The Best Colors for Your Living Room

One area that will have a disproportionate impact on the mood of your living room is the color you choose for the walls. While you can install wallpaper to change the look of certain walls, there are areas that wallpaper cannot cover. Getting the wall color right, therefore, gives you the best shot at creating a remarkable effect.

Some of the best color palettes for living rooms include:

1. White - White walls add a touch of class. They are the perfect backdrop for decorating with upscale furniture.

2. Turquoise - This color is great for creating an informal but refined feel. Your kids and family will love the refreshing mood this color creates.

3. Cream - Striking a balance between formal and informal, cream-colored walls create a quiet, soothing effect.

Furniture Choices

With your wall color selection made, you should select furniture that pairs well with the colors you've already chosen. For example, combining white couches with white walls will create resonance in your room design.

Make sure to provide ample seating to avoid crowding. Add multiple sofas, easy chairs and other seats that can accommodate a complete roomful of people, depending on the size of the room.

Furniture like TV stands and tables should generally blend in with the colors of the room and ceiling. There are some natural materials, however, that can work regardless of the colors on the walls. For example, wooden table surfaces look good whether your walls are white, blue or another color.

Lighting Ideas

You can greatly improve the aesthetics of a living room with bright lighting and impressive light fixtures.

To start, you can consider a beautiful chandelier in the center to provide light around the whole room. This central masterpiece ensures adequate lighting throughout the living room while adding an air of elegance.

You can then add to the light sources in the living room with individual lights on tables and around the walls in areas where people will not knock them down.

Carpeting

Consider adding carpeting to your living room to create a comfortable walking area. Carpeting lets you and your guests go barefoot if you choose. The living room almost demands this since you will want to take off your shoes and kick back on occasion. Warm plush carpets provide a good, comfortable surface for this. There are many choices when it comes to carpet size.

If your living room is very large, you can opt for wall-to-wall carpeting. On the other hand, if it's smaller, you can add just an area rug in the place where you will sit. For example, you can have a rug around the sitting and TV area where your kids will play.

The advantage of area rugs over wall to wall carpeting is, mainly, lower costs and ease of replacement. You can completely change the area rug and create a new aesthetic in a fraction of the time it would take to begin installing new wall-to-wall carpeting.

Art Ideas for Your Living Room

Many homeowners like to have some wall art in their living room. If your living room is spacious, it can accommodate a good-sized piece of art mounted alongside one wall. In some instances, you can consider multiple art pieces. Invariably, tasteful art adds to the sophistication of a living room. It adds an interesting item that sparks many conversations from impressed guests.

Selecting art is an opportunity to express your unique personality. If you are fairly conservative, you can select some classical type pieces that portray a quiet life. If you are more adventurous, you can experiment with a post-modern impressionist piece that others might consider risky. It's your space, and so feel free to decorate it to express who you are.

Taupe Leather Living Room Furniture

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Pictures Cozy Living Rooms

Pictures Cozy Living Rooms

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Wrap it Up

When comfort is key, keep blankets, throws, and quilts in easy reach. "I store stacks of them all around the house," says New York designer Tricia Foley, who admits to living in an older home with drafty fireplaces. Find throws with different textures and colors for a bit of visual variety. "Toss a blanket in a room to warm a home—and you—in less than a minute," Foley says.

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Don't Take Decor Too Seriously

The most comfortable homes feel inviting throughout. Philadelphia designer Denise Sabia and author of The Painted Home says having a sense of humor when you decorate is the easiest way to warm a space. Mosey through her home, and whimsical touches greet you everywhere—a bouquet of flowers made out of paper, bowls filled with games pieces, and these steps lined with vintage yardsticks.

Jessica Kettle Photography

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Dress in Layers

Even a well-worn leather sofa can feel a bit cold, but throw loads of comfy pillows on top, and it beckons you to lounge all day. "Make sure the pillows you choose are soft and down-filled," says Salt Lake City designer Kirsten Krason, who recommends adding pillows to chairs, couches, even benches.

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Add a Good Read

Surrounding yourself with literature is the simplest way to warm a home, says Portland, Oregon, designer Jessica Helgerson. Fill shelves with favorite reads, style the coffee table with stunning travel and photography tomes, and place volumes of poetry on the nightstand in the guest room. Books create intimate, quiet retreats, places to relax, and rejuvenate the home.

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Introduce Warm Tones

Want to cozy up a room quickly? "Give it soul," says New York designer Anthony Baratta. To do that, he suggests introducing shades of red. The cranberry tone in this room "is like lipstick on the face," Baratta explains. "It's definitely a statement, but it warms all the other colors instantly." Not willing to see so much of this hue? Baratta advises starting with softer hints, like Nantucket Red (from Fine Paints of Europe), a washed-out, orange-y version, and incorporate it in a few places throughout the room.

Pictures Cozy Living Rooms

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/remodeling-renovation/expert-advice/g1345/how-to-make-a-cozy-room/