Sandbox alternative ideas

Transform your sandbox from ordinary to extraordinary with these simple but terrific ideas!

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 »

Want a sandbox but don't want the mess? A rock box is the answer! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to make one for less than $50!

Where does that "play sand" come from? Consider switching to a rock box

Ever since he was about 2 years old, my son has been digging holes in the yard at our old house and now here at our new house. It turns into one big sand pit and well… it doesn’t look pretty. Now I am not one who really cares too much about looks- I am […]

Building a sandbox for your child sounds like a great idea at a glance. But, when you start to research how best to go about it, the downsides, and what kind of sand to use, things start to get a little more complicated. So, those thinking outside the (sand)box may consider pea gravel instead of sand. But this brings up the question – can you use pea gravel for sandbox?

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How to build a construction rock garden for kids. Perfect for playing trucks and a lot less messy than a sandbox.

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.

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...