With toddlers/preschoolers, I couldn't use the super-flat sleds that take up minimal space. Even the disc ones. I don't normally like vinyl inflatable toys, but I found a fabulous inflatable sled that fits in a shoebox when deflated. Winter toys like these are great, but I have such a tiny amount of storage space that it's hard to justify the purchase of the bigger items.

Seriously? These toys suck the creativity and fun right out of outdoor play. Please stop giving kids all the 'tools' that you think are appropriate and just let them loose to be creative, discover the world and have fun - because those things don't come in a box.

Sorry to be negative - but I really agree with anotherjen. This is a lot of plastic crap. The sleds are fine and useful, maybe the inflatable house, but everything else? Having a kit to make snow men (and snow everything else), a snow ball maker? That totally defeats the purpose.

When you live in Minnesota, anything to add a little more fun to the long long long winter is a good idea... Kids will still be creative. Every thing that we have ever gotten for outdoor winter play keeps being used- year after year.