Re-invented Cardboard Playhouse

Gone are the days of using an old refrigerator box as a playhouse, meet Hulki playhouses, an Eco-friendly way for your child to play. They come in various shapes like a turtle, whale or an owl for you and your child to build together. hulkiplay.com. $54-$76.

Dad bonding time

The Cool Dads Rock Soap Box Derby is an annual event that invites ages 4-adult to harness their creativity and need for speed. Put together a team and design and build a car, then race it downhill for prizes. Enjoy music, food trucks and activities. Historic Old Fourth Ward Park. Aug. 13. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 680 Dallas St. NE, Atlanta. cooldadsrock.com/events. Single rider, $32; double rider, $52; triple rider, $62; free to watch.

Easy-to-Hold Spoons

Re-Play’s 4 Pack Infant Spoons with Travel Case are made for both feeding your baby and for baby to learn self-feeding. They are easy to hold and made from recycled milk jugs. $5.99. re-play.com

Artist in the making?

Let your child have artistic freedom right in the middle of your wall or dining room table. Jaq Jaq Bird’s Chalk Board Table Runner can be used for doodling or it can be hung as a banner for birthday parties. $29.99. jaqjaqbird.com