With the holiday weekend approaching, families everywhere are stacking their skewers, cleaning off grates and planning their cookout menus. These toys let little grillers get in on the action. More

We love to feature play kitchens here on Apartment Therapy, but we haven't given quite as much space to outdoor play kitchens — otherwise known as mud pie kitchens. There's a lot of inspiration out there on the web, so we rounded up 10 fantastic kitchens to excite your creativity for summer. More

Operation Play Kitchen is underway in our house, so I'm scouring the web for the best DIY adaptations. Chelsea from Finding Joy was actually inspired by Apartment Therapy reader versions. How nice is it that the inspiration wheel is now coming full circle? More

Why is it that the play version of things are often cuter than the thing itself? This has never been more true than when applied to play food. Get a large enough play food collection going, and you've got a market. More

Melissa wrote in to show us the charming play kitchen she created for her daughter. And while we've seen plenty of play kitchens, Melissa's story about how this one came together for her daughter really grabbed us. More

Record player cabinets have become relics of the past and can be picked up cheaply at thrift shops. In Amy's case, for just $10. She did, however, drive by it many times in doubt before taking the DIY plunge.
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There comes a time in every toddler's life when they want to be where the big folks are and do what the big folks are doing. It is only natural that kids are fascinated by play food and the business of preparing it. But when they want to be right underfoot while mom or dad is handling hot liquid and sizzling oil, things can get nerve-wracking. If you are lucky enough to have a big kitchen, and have a knack for building and crafting, then a kitchen inside the kitchen may just be the way to go. More

Cooped up inside with the kids more than usual these days? Did you buy giant, fancy, expensive toys for the holidays only to find that they never use them? A DIY play-anything out of cardboard is creative solution to both counts. More

We never tire of seeing the play kitchens submitted by our readers, they seem to bring out the best in creativity and ingenuity. This one, however, may take the cake as far as burners are concerned. Sure, they light up. Yeah, they are a cool flame color. Wait, the flames are adjustable? Game on! More

Kirstin wrote to share this terrific kitchen she made for her son on the occasion of his third birthday. What's especially great about it is it can be played with on all four sides - perfect for playdates or siblings.

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