For a few weeks, A. was beyond obsessed with building forts. Often, it was the first thing she wanted to do upon waking up.
Being process-oriented, I quickly settled upon an ideal fort configuration for our living room that required the following:
But anyway, while building forts is generally fun, it can get a little tiresome--especially at the crack of dawn. Also, there are times where you really don't want to rip apart your couch and living room.
So one day, I devised a workaround: the tiny fort. The tiny fort is essentially just a sheet or blanket draped over our heads.
The tiny fort was an instant hit, and a clear win-win. It's quick and easy to build, and it's still a lot of fun for A. Often, she'll be sitting on a couch or bed and reach for a blanket, saying "tiny." And to be honest, she rarely wants to build regular forts anymore.
As a marketer, I'm inclined to believe branding contributed to the tiny fort being a hit, as the name maintains the positive association with forts in general. Had I called it something else, say "blanket on head," I don't think it would still be in the rotation today.
What workaround have you devised for your kids?
Being process-oriented, I quickly settled upon an ideal fort configuration for our living room that required the following:
- 3 couch cushions - two for the walls, one for the roof
- 2 blankets - one for the floor; the other draped over the top, creating a tent flap door
- Disney princess table and chair - to support the walls from the outside
But anyway, while building forts is generally fun, it can get a little tiresome--especially at the crack of dawn. Also, there are times where you really don't want to rip apart your couch and living room.
So one day, I devised a workaround: the tiny fort. The tiny fort is essentially just a sheet or blanket draped over our heads.
The tiny fort was an instant hit, and a clear win-win. It's quick and easy to build, and it's still a lot of fun for A. Often, she'll be sitting on a couch or bed and reach for a blanket, saying "tiny." And to be honest, she rarely wants to build regular forts anymore.
As a marketer, I'm inclined to believe branding contributed to the tiny fort being a hit, as the name maintains the positive association with forts in general. Had I called it something else, say "blanket on head," I don't think it would still be in the rotation today.
What workaround have you devised for your kids?
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