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January 26, 2016

Fort-making fun!

By Sarah Jackson

Sarah Jackson is the Editor of Minnesota Parent magazine. She lives, gardens and plays tennis in Minnetonka with her 9-year-old son. Write her at editor@mnparent.com. 

Pillow-fort season is upon us! Keep cabin fever at bay with a Discovery Kids 77-piece build-and-play construction set ($19.99).

We recommend you buy two sets (or supplement your fort-making endeavors with your own furniture) if you want to create a roomy playhouse.

Retailers include JC Penney, Kohl's, TJ Maxx, Toys R Us and Walmart.