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#BnS121 - Breaking Out Of The Box
The deadline for this challenge is 19th June 2019
While you are checking out at the grocery store, a young boy and girl come in and ask the cashier if she has any boxes for them. The cashier assures them that she does and will have them brought to the front as soon as she finishes checking out the short line of customers. You wonder what kind of school project they are doing as you walk out to the parking lot and put your groceries in the car. You push your empty cart back into the store as the children come out, struggling to carry four large, flattened cardboard boxes.
"I hope Daddy will be able to make us a bedroom with these boxes!" the girl says excitedly as the boxes slip in her hands.
"Hold them tighter," the little boy commands as he stops and waits for her to get a better grip on the cardboard.
Curious as to the actual use of the boxes now, you offer to help the children carry them. They agree. You grab one end of the flattened boxes, and the children each grab a corner on the other end. A short walk down the road and into an alley later, and an extremely unique sight greets you. It is a series of large cardboard boxes made into a sort of house with what looks like multiple rooms.
"That is our castle," the little boy says, pointing to the cardboard structure. "Daddy keeps adding rooms as we get more boxes."
"Daddy is very handy," the little girl adds seriously.
A woman's voice calls out, "Amada! Bernardo! Is that you?" The woman emerges from the huge set of multi-sized boxes, carrying a baby and leading a toddler. She freezes when she sees you.
You introduce yourself and explain that you are just helping the children carry the large boxes. Then you casually ask, "Do you live in these boxes? They are definitely well put together! Is that wax on the top?" You are seeing gobs of white, drippy stuff all over the tops of the boxes, and some of it is dried along the seams.
The woman thaws a little and says, "Yes, wax. We melt candles to make the house more water prof from the rain. It is my husband Domingo's idea."
"Genius!" you exclaim and are rewarded with a slight smile.
The kids beg to show you the inside, and you agree that you would like to see it. Reluctantly, the woman agrees and leads the way inside. Her children follow her, and you bring up the rear.
The first room is about four feet tall and six feet long by five feet wide. You notice odd pieces of wood taped to the "seams" in the boxes to help hold them upright. There are magazine pictures taped to the walls to make the interior more homey. A shabby rug covers a large section of the floor.
"This is our living room," Amada says shyly. "We sleep back there and our parents sleep in here."
"Come and see," says Bernardo. All three of you pass through what could be called a hallway. A small room on the left has a ten-gallon paint bucket with a cover on it, and you pause to look at it.
Amada sees you looking and says one word. "Toilet."
"Ahh!" you say. Interesting indoor plumbing you think as you continue on to the room at the end. A little smaller than the living room, this room has sleeping bags covering the floor.
"We will be able to build another bedroom as soon as Daddy gets enough boxes," Bernardo explains. "Then things will not be so cramped." Amada nods.
"How long have you been living here?" you ask quietly.
Bernardo looks at his hands. Finally Amada speaks. "Nearly two months. Daddy lost his job. He sold the car, but we still could not pay rent the next month. They kicked us out."
"But Daddy does odd jobs whenever he can. The guy that owns the restaurant here let's us stay in his alley and use the hose for water," Bernardo adds defensively. "And our older sister Emelda works part time at a fast food restaurant. She brings us food at night that they think she has thrown out. Sometimes she picks up a few side jobs, too."
"So, five children and two parents..." you say, thinking aloud. The children nod in agreement.
Taking a last look around and leaving with words of encouragement to the family and a $50 donation for their needs, you venture out into the dusk. You slowly walk back to your car, vowing silently to help this family as much as you can.
The next day you send an employee over to collect the father and oldest daughter for full-time jobs with good pay and benefits. You set them to work at your newest construction site, building their very own new home ( without telling them, of course).
THE BRIEF
You chip in §30,000 of your own money and manage to raise another §30,000 from generous community members for a total budget of §60,000.
Use a 30x20 or 30x40 lot. The cost of the lot comes out of your §60,000 budget.
Design a 4 bedroom/2 bath home for the destitute family.
The toddler and baby will share a room. You can either have the two girls or Amada and Bernado sharing a room as well.
Include laundry, an eat-in kitchen, a family room, and an outdoor play area for the kids.
Room Challenge
Create a bedroom room with two children sharing the space. The budget is $10,000.
Sims Challenge
Create the family of seven. Include likes, skills, and clothing choices.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS121 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Using CC, unable to provide
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $57,983
TOTAL COST: $59,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/LqQSTSA
ENTRY DETAILS: A smartly engineered home. I designed this as if the first 30G was donated money, and the other 30G was from items donated by the community. The solar panels donated by the Energy company. The garden plot put together by the local gardening club. Counters and fridge donate by a restaurant supply company. Books and toys donate by town members, etc.
This home has the solar panels to reduce electric bill costs, Rain Tank to help with the Garden plot and to lower water costs. Fire places to reduce heating costs. Garden plot to supplement food stores. Although there still needs to be some homey touches needed, it is a lovely home for the group of 7
The Main living area is on the 2nd floor, to take advantage of the natural light from the many Windows. Kids can do their homework at the dining table, or at the computer desk. A toy box for the kids to play as well. Mom can watch from the living room, or while cooking. The bedrooms are on the first floor.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: http://sims4downloads.net/simista-rainwater-tank-2/ , http://simista.blogspot.com/2016/02/domestic-solar-panel.html
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID:msnikki2005
ORIGIN ID:msnikki200082
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel/Daffodil Den
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ED25DEE78F1811E98FA75BA726379F8A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:$2,000
GALLERY COST:$50,384
TOTAL COST:$52,384
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NlLGeDA
ENTRY DETAILS:4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that has a cramped yet homey feel.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: cc free
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: MikkiMikkiMikkiM
ORIGIN ID: MikkiMikkiMikkiM
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow
NEW LOT LINK: No gallery link because of CC, but I will post the gallery price with the photos
LOT COST: 1500 Simoleons
GALLERY COST: 58.480 Simoleons
TOTAL COST: 59.980
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: I have split them up in separate links for each floor, hope that's okay
Outside: https://imgur.com/a/0ykUBOW
Attic (parents' room + study): https://imgur.com/a/KGNUxY6
Ground floor (kitchen + bathroom + baby/toddler room): https://imgur.com/a/MPtn3Y7
Basement (living room + Emelda's room + Amada and Bernardo's room + kids' activity/skills room): https://imgur.com/a/Qj0eQPQ
ENTRY DETAILS:
This house is built to provide natural air conditioning, by putting most of the living areas in the basement, where the temperature is more constant. It does have a thermostat, just in case the temperature does need to get regulated manually. The attic features a master bedroom, space to hang laundry, and a small study area. The ground floor has a live-in kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. The basement features a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and an extra room.
When the family heard the house they built was for them, they were overjoyed. The parents decided to spend the money mostly on family spaces and the kids’ rooms and kept their own bedroom simple but comfortable. Emelda wants to get big in fashion, and because she has a job and is making money of her own, she has a big walk-in closet for all the clothes she’s certainly going to buy now. She also got her own laptop for schoolwork and fashion designing. The bedroom on the ground floor has been designated the toddler/baby room and is least decorated of all, as the family figured the tot and baby would grow out of it so fast it was a waste of money to decorate it too much. The shared kids’ room, however, has been fully decorated to each kid’s individual taste. They each have their own desk for doing homework and they both got to choose how to paint their own half of the room and what carpets to get on the floor, etc. The extra room was turned into an activities room and was decorated using a little of everybody’s input. It features many different activities, so the kids can finally have a chance at developing whatever skill they want to. For the living room, the family decided to keep it simple and cozy. They have a nice wood burner, a bunch of couches and comfy chairs, and plenty of plants to give the space a less basement-y feeling. Every bedroom has their own laundry basket, so collecting laundry is easy for whoever is doing it this time (this family all do their part in the household). There is a clothesline outside, and one in the attic for the rare occasions of rain in the desert, or when a sandstorm is brewing. Outside on the patio they also have a small area dedicated to growing their own veggies, and an apple tree was planted outside to commemorate the joyous day of them moving into this wonderful house. The patio also features a barbecue and two picnic table, so they can all enjoy their meals outside if they want. At the side of the house there are two beehives and a lot of planted wild flowers, for mom’s new hobby: honey making. Then, at the back, there’s a little woodworking shed for dad, and a play area for the kids, including a kiddie pool to cool off in the desert heat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Mushrooms under tree out front: https://www.simfileshare.net/download/247609/
Unicorn inflatable in kiddie pool: https://pixeldreamworld.tumblr.com/post/160091781345/unicorn-pool-inflatable-because-why-not-download
Plumbob Tea Society cottage garden pack (wood pile, tea tray + tins, hanging rack, basket harvestables, hanging mugs): https://plumbobteasociety.tumblr.com/post/166361358489/cottage-garden-stuff-for-sims-4-a-collaboration
Clipjar on fridge and kettle: http://www.mediafire.com/file/a6kr5i3hifw7539/billyjean_CurioKitchen.zip
DaraSims kitchen décor (dish rack, plates, kitchen accessories, toaster): https://darasims.net/kitchen-decor-set-the-sims-4/
Plumbob Tea Society WyattSims’s birthday set (magical monstera): https://plumbobteasociety.tumblr.com/post/176236203670/a-few-gifts-to-celebrate-wyattssims-birthday
Joliebean Let It Burn fireplace decor: https://joliebean.tumblr.com/post/169774895377/let-it-burn-2-decor-items-for-fireplaces-ive
Severinka wood burning stove: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-buildmode-fireplaces/title/wood-burning-stove-v2/id/1374083/
MXIMS Christmas lights: https://mxims.tumblr.com/post/148442091707/lighting-update-part-i-jean-prouvé-potence-lamp
SIMcredibledesigns green wall: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-plants/title/nature-in--living-green-wall-1x1/id/1346338/
Established
FORUM ID:Swcheppes
ORIGIN ID:Swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
NEW LOT LINK: Full House https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2C5CC8BE8B2911E98BB860CCA9235FE7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 57,960
TOTAL COST: 59,960
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Full House https://imgur.com/a/s65nJ73
ENTRY DETAILS: Full House is just as it sounds, a house made for a deserving family who can form their own basketball team. Originally the plan was for a 4 bedroom and 2 bath home. However this family has been cramped for too long. This home has a bedroom for everyone, no need to share. And I threw in an extra bathroom to help their sanity. This home hosts an open concept floorplan. The nice size family room is perfect to watch a nice wholesome Disney movie or maybe a family game night. It's not easy for a family of seven to all sit down and eat dinner together. This is not a problem for this home, with a table large enough to fit everyone and a few extra spots on the island for guests. There are a lot of stinky socks in a family of seven, luckily this home includes a laundry area. Who will do the laundry is a whole other story.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: Xenami
ORIGIN ID: Xenami
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AEE4C9888BF511E9802214AEEA156117?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xenami&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $57,969
TOTAL COST: $59,969
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/V01rKu5
ENTRY DETAILS: The down on their luck family will be moving into a modern new home that provides everyone with ample space. (FYI, I discovered only after I had finished the build--and was attempting to playtest--that bunks/loft beds no longer seem to work. I Googled around, and this seems to be a thing since the patch in November 2018?? I haven't played in a while and was not aware of this, but I didn't want to change my whole room around for the sake of playability in this case.) ALSO...Bernardo's portion of the room in the final picture on Imgur is slightly different than the top down view. I swapped out the pool ladders for wall shelves and added a guardrail. I just didn't go through and get new top down pics.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: TinkPlays
ORIGIN ID: TinkMagoo
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4EC8FAC08D4011E98278D63D27D2DDD7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 52,601
TOTAL COST: 54,601
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ILSMe6Q
ENTRY DETAILS: We decided to make the families new house as stylish and comfy as we could giving them all their own space to relax after their run of bad luck.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tink-plays
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage (Munch house)
NEW LOT LINK: Forever Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/14B9796C8EEB11E988D560CCA9235FE7
LOT COST: 3,000
GALLERY COST: 56266
TOTAL COST: 59266
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Wsbo4yZ
ENTRY DETAILS: This 4-bedroom, 2 bathroom Tudor-style cottage may look old on the outside, but inside has all modern conveniences. A laundry has been added off the kitchen. The home is bright and cheerful, cozy without being cramped. The yard has plenty of options for hanging out, playing eating, or just enjoying the outdoors.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Non-cc butterfly artwork by roseymow.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Garden Essence in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Home Again https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2B3FB8578FA711E9819F7B4004AD276D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 57,985
TOTAL COST: 59,985
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/2sBCvWy
ENTRY DETAILS: Family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Plenty of skill-building with computer, TV, bookcase, chess board, a garden, water slide, and activity table. All in all, a very comfortable for our deserving family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none, but I did use NoCC plants from @SheriGR and NoCC pictures from @roseymow, @juwels64, and @Mandykay77
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box (House Challenge)
FORUM ID: wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID: wildflower1971
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Beech By Way/NewCrest
NEW LOT LINK: Simas Breaking OutOB https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0BC150898FD011E98F80000FC26E40DA
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 55990
TOTAL COST: 57,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Simas Breaking OutOB https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FPiperSims4Gaming%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D888089701536975
ENTRY DETAILS: The Simas' After working on this new construction were surprised in a Key giving ceremony and mortgage payoff. They had no idea the community had raised the money to build them a dept free Forever home. Small space but lots of cozy atmosphere The Simas Father Rafael mother Maria Teen Daughter Emelda Two children Amada and Bernado Toddler Mariana and New Baby Girl Eve Kiana Have just settled into their new home and starting over. Kicking the Creative cozy Box shelter from the ally they had been living in to the side. They no longer had to worry about cold nights and leaky cardboard roofs. now its all about who's turn it is to do laundry and dishes or who's turn was it to change the next dirty diaper. #BnS121 #wildflower1971
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Upland Place DSV
NEW LOT LINK: One Red the Other Blue https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/57A4E4BE907711E9886D5BA726379F8A?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2500
GALLERY COST: 57496
TOTAL COST: 59996
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: slideshow https://imgur.com/a/PvCPLoM
ENTRY DETAILS: The thought that popped into my head was that I acquired two new but incomplete single wide trailers one red the other blue and butted them together at the hallway and then added the porches and stuff. The front stick-out is the study and the living room, the back stick-out is the kitchen with eat-in dining table. I find this layout very playable as my preference for playing large families is to be on one level. This is a nice fenced lot near a playground with plenty of greenery around even though it is in the city.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD ENTRY FORM.
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box.
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7ED14EA3915211E98EEAD63D27D2DDD7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000.
LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel, Willow Creek.
GALLERY COST: 57999.
TOTAL COST: 59999.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/dJtzqZR
ENTRY DETAILS: A Salvadoradian home for the Estrella family. Colorful and spacious kitchen, living area and garden. Some shared bedroom but they have everything the kids need! The eldest daughter gets her own room as do the parents. The attic is the laundry room and the home has 2 full bathrooms, even a nice bath in one of them. This home is ready for the family!
Warning, the story gets a bit dark in the end
STRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please ?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dream Weavers Way, in StrangerVille
NEW LOT LINK: Dream Weavers Way https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F691E80B921911E98B3F000FC26E40DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 4,500
GALLERY COST: 55,488
TOTAL COST: 59,988
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Build N Share 121 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2421123164774427%26__xts__%255B0%255D%3D68.ARCILc3zi0j7U5HX1-8e-MigbWMaCgdzbrK6ElHVqU9SxFo25y1vkvXSl10WhS07Q80BJXSCAIIIu14DHXcHKA-wkCHOR-wQEitoIF8l1JggBiPREQYJorKAjN5RLNt9vgL4iWXyed9bax1UB8c3NhpzZcc004uoJc6DwAxl_9RpYgn9Ku4zNbS6UP3ib5YbvnfXiqr1Ta4yI-J7zeDB0rrHuTZrur4N3k6405vYgp_YFsPiUeV_4EMRLw6tJgPgHGFb6LeJLjiW7QTRBF2gvgLV-HVmjFBw5YdIlzaweqwsiKQSAI7jQKR9ElOmwk5sE6z5n7D0e2XQ61-JJoCC3ddqrShkzMYYjef0trKXhqgTTnEW-KZgCbDl8KBBkgRzP2Wi5-H7mesSwycRm9_W4Lbqc4aLYVk08hvch20Z6hco1xE9zSk7XOnvUikUlHDzaR0mQywAQAGwDNqEF48f%26__tn__%3D-UC-R
ENTRY DETAILS: Located in StrangerVille, on the appropriately named lot " Dream Weavers Way " . Is the New 4 bed room 2 bath home, with a Country kitchen, a Dining room , Family room and an out door play area for the children..There will be No more living out of boxes for this family.. With room to grow, the home also has a vegetable & fruit garden and 2 fruit bearing trees. So now they will always have food on hand too...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: Diane Pinkus @DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
The deadline for this challenge is 19th June 2019
While you are checking out at the grocery store, a young boy and girl come in and ask the cashier if she has any boxes for them. The cashier assures them that she does and will have them brought to the front as soon as she finishes checking out the short line of customers. You wonder what kind of school project they are doing as you walk out to the parking lot and put your groceries in the car. You push your empty cart back into the store as the children come out, struggling to carry four large, flattened cardboard boxes.
"I hope Daddy will be able to make us a bedroom with these boxes!" the girl says excitedly as the boxes slip in her hands.
"Hold them tighter," the little boy commands as he stops and waits for her to get a better grip on the cardboard.
Curious as to the actual use of the boxes now, you offer to help the children carry them. They agree. You grab one end of the flattened boxes, and the children each grab a corner on the other end. A short walk down the road and into an alley later, and an extremely unique sight greets you. It is a series of large cardboard boxes made into a sort of house with what looks like multiple rooms.
"That is our castle," the little boy says, pointing to the cardboard structure. "Daddy keeps adding rooms as we get more boxes."
"Daddy is very handy," the little girl adds seriously.
A woman's voice calls out, "Amada! Bernardo! Is that you?" The woman emerges from the huge set of multi-sized boxes, carrying a baby and leading a toddler. She freezes when she sees you.
You introduce yourself and explain that you are just helping the children carry the large boxes. Then you casually ask, "Do you live in these boxes? They are definitely well put together! Is that wax on the top?" You are seeing gobs of white, drippy stuff all over the tops of the boxes, and some of it is dried along the seams.
The woman thaws a little and says, "Yes, wax. We melt candles to make the house more water prof from the rain. It is my husband Domingo's idea."
"Genius!" you exclaim and are rewarded with a slight smile.
The kids beg to show you the inside, and you agree that you would like to see it. Reluctantly, the woman agrees and leads the way inside. Her children follow her, and you bring up the rear.
The first room is about four feet tall and six feet long by five feet wide. You notice odd pieces of wood taped to the "seams" in the boxes to help hold them upright. There are magazine pictures taped to the walls to make the interior more homey. A shabby rug covers a large section of the floor.
"This is our living room," Amada says shyly. "We sleep back there and our parents sleep in here."
"Come and see," says Bernardo. All three of you pass through what could be called a hallway. A small room on the left has a ten-gallon paint bucket with a cover on it, and you pause to look at it.
Amada sees you looking and says one word. "Toilet."
"Ahh!" you say. Interesting indoor plumbing you think as you continue on to the room at the end. A little smaller than the living room, this room has sleeping bags covering the floor.
"We will be able to build another bedroom as soon as Daddy gets enough boxes," Bernardo explains. "Then things will not be so cramped." Amada nods.
"How long have you been living here?" you ask quietly.
Bernardo looks at his hands. Finally Amada speaks. "Nearly two months. Daddy lost his job. He sold the car, but we still could not pay rent the next month. They kicked us out."
"But Daddy does odd jobs whenever he can. The guy that owns the restaurant here let's us stay in his alley and use the hose for water," Bernardo adds defensively. "And our older sister Emelda works part time at a fast food restaurant. She brings us food at night that they think she has thrown out. Sometimes she picks up a few side jobs, too."
"So, five children and two parents..." you say, thinking aloud. The children nod in agreement.
Taking a last look around and leaving with words of encouragement to the family and a $50 donation for their needs, you venture out into the dusk. You slowly walk back to your car, vowing silently to help this family as much as you can.
The next day you send an employee over to collect the father and oldest daughter for full-time jobs with good pay and benefits. You set them to work at your newest construction site, building their very own new home ( without telling them, of course).
THE BRIEF
You chip in §30,000 of your own money and manage to raise another §30,000 from generous community members for a total budget of §60,000.
Use a 30x20 or 30x40 lot. The cost of the lot comes out of your §60,000 budget.
Design a 4 bedroom/2 bath home for the destitute family.
The toddler and baby will share a room. You can either have the two girls or Amada and Bernado sharing a room as well.
Include laundry, an eat-in kitchen, a family room, and an outdoor play area for the kids.
Room Challenge
Create a bedroom room with two children sharing the space. The budget is $10,000.
Sims Challenge
Create the family of seven. Include likes, skills, and clothing choices.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS121 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Using CC, unable to provide
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $57,983
TOTAL COST: $59,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/LqQSTSA
ENTRY DETAILS: A smartly engineered home. I designed this as if the first 30G was donated money, and the other 30G was from items donated by the community. The solar panels donated by the Energy company. The garden plot put together by the local gardening club. Counters and fridge donate by a restaurant supply company. Books and toys donate by town members, etc.
This home has the solar panels to reduce electric bill costs, Rain Tank to help with the Garden plot and to lower water costs. Fire places to reduce heating costs. Garden plot to supplement food stores. Although there still needs to be some homey touches needed, it is a lovely home for the group of 7
The Main living area is on the 2nd floor, to take advantage of the natural light from the many Windows. Kids can do their homework at the dining table, or at the computer desk. A toy box for the kids to play as well. Mom can watch from the living room, or while cooking. The bedrooms are on the first floor.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: http://sims4downloads.net/simista-rainwater-tank-2/ , http://simista.blogspot.com/2016/02/domestic-solar-panel.html
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID:msnikki2005
ORIGIN ID:msnikki200082
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel/Daffodil Den
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ED25DEE78F1811E98FA75BA726379F8A?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:$2,000
GALLERY COST:$50,384
TOTAL COST:$52,384
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NlLGeDA
ENTRY DETAILS:4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that has a cramped yet homey feel.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: cc free
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: MikkiMikkiMikkiM
ORIGIN ID: MikkiMikkiMikkiM
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow
NEW LOT LINK: No gallery link because of CC, but I will post the gallery price with the photos
LOT COST: 1500 Simoleons
GALLERY COST: 58.480 Simoleons
TOTAL COST: 59.980
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: I have split them up in separate links for each floor, hope that's okay
Outside: https://imgur.com/a/0ykUBOW
Attic (parents' room + study): https://imgur.com/a/KGNUxY6
Ground floor (kitchen + bathroom + baby/toddler room): https://imgur.com/a/MPtn3Y7
Basement (living room + Emelda's room + Amada and Bernardo's room + kids' activity/skills room): https://imgur.com/a/Qj0eQPQ
ENTRY DETAILS:
This house is built to provide natural air conditioning, by putting most of the living areas in the basement, where the temperature is more constant. It does have a thermostat, just in case the temperature does need to get regulated manually. The attic features a master bedroom, space to hang laundry, and a small study area. The ground floor has a live-in kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. The basement features a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and an extra room.
When the family heard the house they built was for them, they were overjoyed. The parents decided to spend the money mostly on family spaces and the kids’ rooms and kept their own bedroom simple but comfortable. Emelda wants to get big in fashion, and because she has a job and is making money of her own, she has a big walk-in closet for all the clothes she’s certainly going to buy now. She also got her own laptop for schoolwork and fashion designing. The bedroom on the ground floor has been designated the toddler/baby room and is least decorated of all, as the family figured the tot and baby would grow out of it so fast it was a waste of money to decorate it too much. The shared kids’ room, however, has been fully decorated to each kid’s individual taste. They each have their own desk for doing homework and they both got to choose how to paint their own half of the room and what carpets to get on the floor, etc. The extra room was turned into an activities room and was decorated using a little of everybody’s input. It features many different activities, so the kids can finally have a chance at developing whatever skill they want to. For the living room, the family decided to keep it simple and cozy. They have a nice wood burner, a bunch of couches and comfy chairs, and plenty of plants to give the space a less basement-y feeling. Every bedroom has their own laundry basket, so collecting laundry is easy for whoever is doing it this time (this family all do their part in the household). There is a clothesline outside, and one in the attic for the rare occasions of rain in the desert, or when a sandstorm is brewing. Outside on the patio they also have a small area dedicated to growing their own veggies, and an apple tree was planted outside to commemorate the joyous day of them moving into this wonderful house. The patio also features a barbecue and two picnic table, so they can all enjoy their meals outside if they want. At the side of the house there are two beehives and a lot of planted wild flowers, for mom’s new hobby: honey making. Then, at the back, there’s a little woodworking shed for dad, and a play area for the kids, including a kiddie pool to cool off in the desert heat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Mushrooms under tree out front: https://www.simfileshare.net/download/247609/
Unicorn inflatable in kiddie pool: https://pixeldreamworld.tumblr.com/post/160091781345/unicorn-pool-inflatable-because-why-not-download
Plumbob Tea Society cottage garden pack (wood pile, tea tray + tins, hanging rack, basket harvestables, hanging mugs): https://plumbobteasociety.tumblr.com/post/166361358489/cottage-garden-stuff-for-sims-4-a-collaboration
Clipjar on fridge and kettle: http://www.mediafire.com/file/a6kr5i3hifw7539/billyjean_CurioKitchen.zip
DaraSims kitchen décor (dish rack, plates, kitchen accessories, toaster): https://darasims.net/kitchen-decor-set-the-sims-4/
Plumbob Tea Society WyattSims’s birthday set (magical monstera): https://plumbobteasociety.tumblr.com/post/176236203670/a-few-gifts-to-celebrate-wyattssims-birthday
Joliebean Let It Burn fireplace decor: https://joliebean.tumblr.com/post/169774895377/let-it-burn-2-decor-items-for-fireplaces-ive
Severinka wood burning stove: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-buildmode-fireplaces/title/wood-burning-stove-v2/id/1374083/
MXIMS Christmas lights: https://mxims.tumblr.com/post/148442091707/lighting-update-part-i-jean-prouvé-potence-lamp
SIMcredibledesigns green wall: https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims4-objects-furnishing-decor-plants/title/nature-in--living-green-wall-1x1/id/1346338/
Established
FORUM ID:Swcheppes
ORIGIN ID:Swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
NEW LOT LINK: Full House https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2C5CC8BE8B2911E98BB860CCA9235FE7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 57,960
TOTAL COST: 59,960
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Full House https://imgur.com/a/s65nJ73
ENTRY DETAILS: Full House is just as it sounds, a house made for a deserving family who can form their own basketball team. Originally the plan was for a 4 bedroom and 2 bath home. However this family has been cramped for too long. This home has a bedroom for everyone, no need to share. And I threw in an extra bathroom to help their sanity. This home hosts an open concept floorplan. The nice size family room is perfect to watch a nice wholesome Disney movie or maybe a family game night. It's not easy for a family of seven to all sit down and eat dinner together. This is not a problem for this home, with a table large enough to fit everyone and a few extra spots on the island for guests. There are a lot of stinky socks in a family of seven, luckily this home includes a laundry area. Who will do the laundry is a whole other story.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: Xenami
ORIGIN ID: Xenami
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AEE4C9888BF511E9802214AEEA156117?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xenami&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $57,969
TOTAL COST: $59,969
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/V01rKu5
ENTRY DETAILS: The down on their luck family will be moving into a modern new home that provides everyone with ample space. (FYI, I discovered only after I had finished the build--and was attempting to playtest--that bunks/loft beds no longer seem to work. I Googled around, and this seems to be a thing since the patch in November 2018?? I haven't played in a while and was not aware of this, but I didn't want to change my whole room around for the sake of playability in this case.) ALSO...Bernardo's portion of the room in the final picture on Imgur is slightly different than the top down view. I swapped out the pool ladders for wall shelves and added a guardrail. I just didn't go through and get new top down pics.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: TinkPlays
ORIGIN ID: TinkMagoo
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4EC8FAC08D4011E98278D63D27D2DDD7?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns121&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 52,601
TOTAL COST: 54,601
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ILSMe6Q
ENTRY DETAILS: We decided to make the families new house as stylish and comfy as we could giving them all their own space to relax after their run of bad luck.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tink-plays
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage (Munch house)
NEW LOT LINK: Forever Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/14B9796C8EEB11E988D560CCA9235FE7
LOT COST: 3,000
GALLERY COST: 56266
TOTAL COST: 59266
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Wsbo4yZ
ENTRY DETAILS: This 4-bedroom, 2 bathroom Tudor-style cottage may look old on the outside, but inside has all modern conveniences. A laundry has been added off the kitchen. The home is bright and cheerful, cozy without being cramped. The yard has plenty of options for hanging out, playing eating, or just enjoying the outdoors.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Non-cc butterfly artwork by roseymow.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Garden Essence in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Home Again https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2B3FB8578FA711E9819F7B4004AD276D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 57,985
TOTAL COST: 59,985
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/2sBCvWy
ENTRY DETAILS: Family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Plenty of skill-building with computer, TV, bookcase, chess board, a garden, water slide, and activity table. All in all, a very comfortable for our deserving family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none, but I did use NoCC plants from @SheriGR and NoCC pictures from @roseymow, @juwels64, and @Mandykay77
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box (House Challenge)
FORUM ID: wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID: wildflower1971
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Beech By Way/NewCrest
NEW LOT LINK: Simas Breaking OutOB https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0BC150898FD011E98F80000FC26E40DA
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 55990
TOTAL COST: 57,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Simas Breaking OutOB https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FPiperSims4Gaming%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D888089701536975
ENTRY DETAILS: The Simas' After working on this new construction were surprised in a Key giving ceremony and mortgage payoff. They had no idea the community had raised the money to build them a dept free Forever home. Small space but lots of cozy atmosphere The Simas Father Rafael mother Maria Teen Daughter Emelda Two children Amada and Bernado Toddler Mariana and New Baby Girl Eve Kiana Have just settled into their new home and starting over. Kicking the Creative cozy Box shelter from the ally they had been living in to the side. They no longer had to worry about cold nights and leaky cardboard roofs. now its all about who's turn it is to do laundry and dishes or who's turn was it to change the next dirty diaper. #BnS121 #wildflower1971
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Upland Place DSV
NEW LOT LINK: One Red the Other Blue https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/57A4E4BE907711E9886D5BA726379F8A?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2500
GALLERY COST: 57496
TOTAL COST: 59996
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: slideshow https://imgur.com/a/PvCPLoM
ENTRY DETAILS: The thought that popped into my head was that I acquired two new but incomplete single wide trailers one red the other blue and butted them together at the hallway and then added the porches and stuff. The front stick-out is the study and the living room, the back stick-out is the kitchen with eat-in dining table. I find this layout very playable as my preference for playing large families is to be on one level. This is a nice fenced lot near a playground with plenty of greenery around even though it is in the city.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD ENTRY FORM.
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box.
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7ED14EA3915211E98EEAD63D27D2DDD7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000.
LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel, Willow Creek.
GALLERY COST: 57999.
TOTAL COST: 59999.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/dJtzqZR
ENTRY DETAILS: A Salvadoradian home for the Estrella family. Colorful and spacious kitchen, living area and garden. Some shared bedroom but they have everything the kids need! The eldest daughter gets her own room as do the parents. The attic is the laundry room and the home has 2 full bathrooms, even a nice bath in one of them. This home is ready for the family!
Warning, the story gets a bit dark in the end
STRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please ?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #121 - Breaking Out of the Box
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Dream Weavers Way, in StrangerVille
NEW LOT LINK: Dream Weavers Way https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F691E80B921911E98B3F000FC26E40DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 4,500
GALLERY COST: 55,488
TOTAL COST: 59,988
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Build N Share 121 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2421123164774427%26__xts__%255B0%255D%3D68.ARCILc3zi0j7U5HX1-8e-MigbWMaCgdzbrK6ElHVqU9SxFo25y1vkvXSl10WhS07Q80BJXSCAIIIu14DHXcHKA-wkCHOR-wQEitoIF8l1JggBiPREQYJorKAjN5RLNt9vgL4iWXyed9bax1UB8c3NhpzZcc004uoJc6DwAxl_9RpYgn9Ku4zNbS6UP3ib5YbvnfXiqr1Ta4yI-J7zeDB0rrHuTZrur4N3k6405vYgp_YFsPiUeV_4EMRLw6tJgPgHGFb6LeJLjiW7QTRBF2gvgLV-HVmjFBw5YdIlzaweqwsiKQSAI7jQKR9ElOmwk5sE6z5n7D0e2XQ61-JJoCC3ddqrShkzMYYjef0trKXhqgTTnEW-KZgCbDl8KBBkgRzP2Wi5-H7mesSwycRm9_W4Lbqc4aLYVk08hvch20Z6hco1xE9zSk7XOnvUikUlHDzaR0mQywAQAGwDNqEF48f%26__tn__%3D-UC-R
ENTRY DETAILS: Located in StrangerVille, on the appropriately named lot " Dream Weavers Way " . Is the New 4 bed room 2 bath home, with a Country kitchen, a Dining room , Family room and an out door play area for the children..There will be No more living out of boxes for this family.. With room to grow, the home also has a vegetable & fruit garden and 2 fruit bearing trees. So now they will always have food on hand too...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: Diane Pinkus @DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
