Kids sandbox ideas backyards

If you think that life is already hard, wait until you have kids of your own. Yes, raising kids is a magical journey in creating a decent human being and yet as rewarding and fulfilling it is, parenting is also probably the hardest task known to the human race. The sleepless nights, the pee on a bed, the vomit on your favorite t-shirt and other hardships that are aplenty can sometimes be alleviated with clever life hacks, though.

Make some outdoor sensory play areas for toddlers and preschoolers with these two simple ideas; a DIY sand box and a gravel pit construction site! We are huge fans of outdoor play and learning and spend a lot of time in our garden or the woods and parks near our home. Because we live in...Read More »

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step by step tutorial to make a DIY sandbox with roof

I am totally a beach gal … the sun, the wind, the sand. Being eight hours from the nearest coast means that we don’t get to dip our toes in oceans very much these days, but I realized that I could get some summer sand and let my toddler have a blast if we did…

Backyard sandboxes are amazing outdoor sensory play spaces. You will find many more than 10 sandbox ideas for kids complete with plans that have directions on how to make an outdoor sandbox. Tips, tutorials, and hacks for every type of sandbox can be found; easy, natural, portable, boats, sand tables, convertible with seats or benches, with lids, and canopy's or covers to create shade and store. Whether you prefer to DIY or buy you will find what you are looking for!

Sand is one of the most popular sandbox materials because it is inexpensive and easy to find at any hardware store. However, sand has some downsides that may send parents on a journey to find an alternative. Luckily, parents can use many sandbox alternatives for their children to play in, and we have put together a list of the best ones.