Backyard sandbox

Nothing says "childhood" like summertime and sandboxes. Not only is the sandbox a great place for your kids to learn the fine art of sandcastle building, truck driving, and sharing, it's also a gathering center for the community of...

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…

Create a safe and enjoyable play area for children with these clever DIY sandbox concepts. Firstly, choose a prime location in your backyard or outdoor setting that is easily accessible. Opt for smooth-edged wooden boards or repurposed containers to fashion the sandbox of your desired size and shape. Lay a weed barrier fabric before filling with play sand to maintain cleanliness. To shield the sand from the elements, add a lid or cover when not in use.

My wife wanted an outdoor play area for our grandchildren. She said, what about the girls? How about a giant chalkboard? We used an unused space in our yard and have this....

camouflage the sandbox with vegetation

Kids love sandboxes! They provide a safe outdoor space for them to get messy and creative in. The best part is it will get them out of the house and offer them hours of entertainment with very little attention needed from you! When we built our sandbox a few years ago I thought to myself, this is Pinterest worthy! Since then I've had quite a few moms ask me about it, so I'd like to share how we did it! First I'd like to say that this is quite possibly one of the most expensive sandboxes ever…

Sandbox Lid With Bench (Zandbak Deksel Met Bankje): Playing with sand is not only fun for many ages, but it is also very educational. But this sandbox, in my case, is also very messy and dirty with cats running around (at night). So, I searched for a good and handy lid but the size of my sandbox is n…

Looking to add some fun for kids in the backyard? Try this DIY sandbox and chalkboard wall combo that can be done in one day! #diy #diyhomedecor #backyard