A few good links...

Hi! Sorry, I've been terrible at keeping this updated! But we have been doing stuff!
I promise I'll get around to it soon.

In the meantime, here's a great link on children's playspaces.

http://www.threesisterstoys.com/t-playspace.aspx

Some of my favourite ideas are...

"Establish a "New & Exciting Box" - If you notice your child isn't playing with a certain toy, put it away in a box. If you child is given a gift you don't particularly want them to play with on a regular basis, put it in this box as well. Store the box in a closet. Pull it out on those days when your child has run out of play ideas, rainy days, or days you feel like you're losing your sanity! These "new and exciting" toys may do the trick!"

"Create Theme Areas - Think back to the "centers" of your own kindergarten classroom. You can also do this at home! Some examples are a housekeeping area with a play kitchen and/or ironing board, an art area with an easel, apron and paints. How about a story corner complete with a bean bag and your child's favorite books?"

Another website I just found had some good tips... http://sewliberated.typepad.com/sew_liberated/2010/11/a-different-kind-of-black-friday-low-cost-big-gifts-for-children.html

"Organize a spectacular dress-up area. Keep your eyes peeled for fun hats, shoes and outfits during thrifting excursions, or make your own. Dedicate a space for dress up in your home - set up one of those cheap wall mirrors next to a peg shelf. Add ribbon loops to all shirts and pants so they can be hung from the peg shelf, assuring that they are easily accessible to children and don't get lost in a bottomless toy chest. Place shoes and accessories in bins below the peg shelf. Remember to rotate the items on occasion to maintain the child's interest."
(that link to the spectacular dress up area also has some great ideas!)

Just some stuff to think about.... :)