Alicia64 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I've been to Target and dh went to Walmart. He said he hunted everywhere although didn't ask anyone (I did). I called Michaels: they said, no, they don't have them. There's a neat project on SOTW using sugar cubes to build a pyramid and I really want to do it. Any ideas where to buy these relics from Aunt Bea's day?? Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I find them in the local grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yeah I looked EVERYWHERE!!!!! I found them in a local grocery store the funny thing is we have like 6 Marsh stores but only one carried them LOL I would start calling all the groceries around you and if there are any coffee places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 We got ours from Whole Foods. There were none in local grocery stores or Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southmetromom Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Check the baking aisle at your grocery store or supermarket. They are near the bags of sugar and flour. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 My local grocery store carries them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyinNC Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I found them at Harris Teeter grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetobeme Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 we couldn't find sugar cubes either. the mini marshmallows didn't work so well. . .:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 They were practically hidden at my local grocery store in the baking aisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I found them on the top shelf next to the sugar. C & H brand, pink and white box 7-8 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 When I went looking for them for a tea party late at night the Walmart stocker told me that they had quit carrying them. So don't bother there ever again. :) Whole Foods had them. Legos work for pyramids not tea parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We used sugar cubes one year. Another year, we used Legos. The Legos were by far more popular, even with my dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I'm ordering mine from Amazon, none of the stores around here carry them, and Whole Foods is at least an hour away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 check someplace like Office Max or Staples. That's where I used to get them for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I can buy them at Randall's, which is a Safeway store. I wouldn't expect the big discounters like Target or WalMart to have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We buy them at a regular grocery store (Kroger). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thank you everyone! You are so great! We have a Krogers -- thanks! We're also close to Whole Foods -- thanks on that! Ha, ha to the little marshmallow idea. It crossed my mind. And I love the Lego idea too! In fact, making a pyramid out of more then one material really appeals to me. Thanks again. I love this board! Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We made them out of Legos instead. Worked great. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 You know I remembering making them out of legos too. The sugar cubes were decorated for a tea party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 We bought ours at staples of all places. In their office supplies aisle (the one with the coffee, cleaning products, first aid kits etc). I have also seen them at Costco most times we have been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Just wanted to say that we did that project last year and the boys love, love, loved it! It was waaay more fun than using the legos. I think we did a lego one, too, but there was something fun about the sugar cube pyramid. (Probably the fact that they licked their sugary fingers the whole time.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Sugar cubes do not make the best pyramids. The square shapes make it difficult to shape a correct pyramid. I got some National Geographic kits in which you made your own bricks out of plaster that were perfectly shapes for making a pyramid. I still not saying it was easy but easier that doing it with square cubes. I believe I got the kit at Hobby Lobby or maybe Michael. If they don't have them check Rainbow Resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I found ours at Kroger. Almost hidden on the top shelf, but they were there! Thank goodness because I had built up that pyramid project for a week!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Do you have any mud? I mixed mud with dry grass, spread it out on a board, and cut it into 1-inch squares. We let the bricks dry in the sun, and used mud as mortar to "glue" them all together. (We even placed a tiny mummy inside!). After it dried, we plastered it with more mud, and let it dry again. It turned out great! Of course, it wasn't winter when we did it. You might have to dry the bricks in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I love the idea of mud. That is fantastic. I found some at an Arab grocery store. I think they were originally from Turkey....or maybe those were the heart shaped ones? Too cute but not so great for building pyramids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Today ydd made a pyramid out of cuisenaire rods. They put three small white ones inside first, then built it up, blew it over. Pyramid in shape, but more log cabin-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I couldn't find them either for the longest time. Finally I found them at Safeway grocery store. We just did our sugar cube pyramid last week. :) I do have my eye on the Michael's craft kit mentioned by another poster... But I already spend way too much money on silly stuff, might as well use something less expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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