A cardboard play town perfect for kids, and rebels who like turquoise houses.

Between the heatwaves and the crazy downpours, I feel like we've been getting more use out of our creative indoor toys this summer than our scooters. And now here's one more that I'm just smitten with, because it's more than just a building kit. [don't miss an exclusive discount code after the jump] The recycled cardboard Paper Town craft kit is just wonderful. It comes with four perforated sheets that allow your kids to punch out, fold, and insert tabs to create their own little town complete with a cafe, bus station, department store and market. I love that there's no glue or scissors needed, so even while my 5 year-old needed a little help, I didn't mind letting her have at it on her own for a bit. My 7 year-old was just fine.  Meaning it's a perfect gift when you're visiting a house full of kids of any age. Even a toddler would love their little city once it's built. The structures are light, easy to move around, and best of all, easy to create endless stories out of. Just stick some Lego Minifigs or dollhouse dolls in there and see just where that yellow bus goes. Or hey, get out the water colors. You own the town, after all. There's no neighborhood association to keep you from making everything magenta.  -Liz Find the cardboard paper town kits in three different colors online along with tons of other cool stuff at My Sweet Muffin Plus CMP readers can save 10% through 7.29.12 with code COOLMOM