Yes, the economy sucks, but you’re not headed for a cardboard box by the river. Your kids will have to live the “dream” for you, with the Home Sweet Cardboard Playhome. ($89) Part treehouse, part refrigerator box, part Lowe’s-for-kids, this play-home is all fun. It’s got a working door and mail slot, and six windows, and your kids can draw their preferred decorative touches all over. They’ll love riding out the market in this palace.
