Strouses

Strouses = Styrofoam houses. 

Nearly a year and a half ago, we bought a new barbeque.  It was neatly packaged on the ends with these styrofoam pieces.  The kids spent HOURS coloring and decorating them.  In the months since then, they have been dollhouses, littlest petshop playhouses, forts, Ben 10 alien headquarters, and many more fun things.  The kids have built on new rooms and one even has an elevator.  They have been the best toys ever!  As we were moving I asked the kids which of the toys we should part with.  They were willing to get rid of many of their other toys, but begged me NOT to throw away the strouses!  I no longer need to shop for high-priced toys, just bring out the styrofoam!!