I think that gingerbread cookies are just so fun and cute (and yummy to boot!) and that's what inspired this "Gingerbread House" playhouse.  I had actually started making this particular playhouse to be "the three little bears," but as soon as my daughter saw the red roof that I was using she said "Mom! This has to be the gingerbread house!" And she was right--it turned out to be so fun.  One side of the house is dedicated to baking.  It has a mixing bowel, oven, measuring cups, and everything you could need to bake gingerbread cookies :-)  The other side is a sweet candy side, and the front boasts a mailbox that you can leave mail (and treats!) in! This house can keep any little girl you know entertained for hours! You can download the pattern HERE.

Playhouse for Kids  "Gingerbread House Pattern"