Comments on: Sandbox Ideas – Toy Suggestions, Play Ideas and Storage Solutions

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:34:42 +0000

In reply to Rebecca. We buy our play sand by the bag at Home Depot or the local hardware store, Rebecca.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:49:08 +0000

Hi. Where did you get the sand for your sandbox and what kind is it? I have read tp get silica-free sand, as the dust from most sands sold in stores is harmful for little ones (or anyone really) to breathe in. Thanks!

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:45:34 +0000

Wow! Great ideas! I wish I had this sandbox area for my littles! I especially love the sand wall and the ramps for the cars! I also like the idea for some storage when he pulls out different sandbox items. Thanks for the ideas!

By: Ariane

Ariane — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:46:19 +0000

Lovely sandbox ideas! It will be lovely for the kids to have their own special place in the garden. I can already imagine it! Thanks for the idea to put the little house over the sandbox, it’s very practical!

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:14:48 +0000

Wow. Thanks for the sandbox ideas. I’m from Germany and own a Sandbox page. Im alltime looking for new ideas. Thanks for this post.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:01:48 +0000

In reply to Maggie. Cinnamon is apparently quite effective when it comes to deterring ants. I wonder if it would work for earwigs?

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 21:13:38 +0000

I know this post it quite old but thank you for it! Definately enjoyed the tips. Question: how do you keep the bugs out? It’s been raining nonstop lately and our son’s brand new sandbox has an unfortunate earwig infestation as a result.

By: flor

flor — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:44:42 +0000

Love your posts Jackie!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:17:30 +0000

In reply to LuAnn Meyer. Aww, thank you, LuAnn!

By: LuAnn Meyer

LuAnn Meyer — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:04:37 +0000

Jackie, I’d love to be one of your kids! Your ideas are amazing and inspiring!lu

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 18 May 2014 17:04:41 +0000

So Awesome. What lucky children that get to hang out at your place every day!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 10 May 2014 15:31:47 +0000

Very nice! Love your thought process! You’ve given me some inspiration for our sandbox this summer. 🙂

By: The Fairy and The Frog

The Fairy and The Frog — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:50:54 +0000

love your sandpit- esp love the flowers.

By: amber whitehead

amber whitehead — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:20:29 +0000

your sandbox is amazing ! who would not love playing here =)

By: Margarita Ibbott ~ @DownshiftingPRO

Margarita Ibbott ~ @DownshiftingPRO — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:46:23 +0000

Those kids look like they are VERY happy hooligans! Love your pictures!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:55:59 +0000

In reply to Emma Smith (@MyLittle3andMe). Thanks so much, Emma. I'm so glad you enjoyed our post so much!

By: Emma Smith (@MyLittle3andMe)

Emma Smith (@MyLittle3andMe) — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:39 +0000

This is such a gorgeous play space. am sharing on my Facebook page and Pinterest. Love it! (from KBN shoutout)

By: Anna - the Measured Mom

Anna - the Measured Mom — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:54 +0000

LOVE this post! I’m sharing it my on Facebook page today as part of our social media shoutout for KBN 🙂

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:14:26 +0000

In reply to Sam @ Thrive 360 Living. Thank you, Sam! Hey, if you're ever passing by... :)

By: Sam @ Thrive 360 Living

Sam @ Thrive 360 Living — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:53:29 +0000

This might just be the best backyard and sandbox I’ve ever seen. I actually want to come over and play because it looks like so much fun. Pinning and wishing our backyard was larger so I could recreate this.

By: Kierna Corr (@CiarnaC)

Kierna Corr (@CiarnaC) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:23:35 +0000

Your sand area is amazing & a real inspiration to anyone trying to develop an area like this, especially as you didn’t just throw a pile of money at it. Thanks for linking up too.

By: Stephanie@Twodaloo

Stephanie@Twodaloo — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:09:07 +0000

This is awesome! We just built a large sandbox for our twins and I am planning all sorts of ways to “soup it up,” so this is just the post I needed! Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:07:54 +0000

In reply to linda. At the daycare I used to work at we had a BIG sandbox and we used a net that we secured on the ground (sand) around the edge of the box. Cats are fussy and apparently do not like to walk on or between the netting. The bonus is that the sand always had a chance to be cleaned by the rain and dried by the sun.

By: JDaniel4's Mom

JDaniel4's Mom — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:01:12 +0000

Each of the elements you have added to your sand area is wonderful. I saw the planters for supplies on Pinterest and decided I had to check out this post. I really like the sand wall. I have pinned it to my Outdoor Play board.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:56:05 +0000

This is one of my favorite posts on your blog! We just built a sandbox for our son, and I’ve been trying to find ways to vary sand play for him and keep him interested. Some wonderful ideas. Thanks!

By: Chantal Chin A Foeng

Chantal Chin A Foeng — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:53:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing! Love it!

By: jackie

jackie — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:12 +0000

In reply to linda. Depending on how big or small your sandbox is, you can make a hinged lid, Linda. When we had a smaller sandbox, it sat right beside our wooden shed, and we would lift the hinged lid, and hook it (with a hook and eye fastener) to the wall of the shed to keep it up and open. You could also use a tarp to cover it when it's not in use, or a piece of garden lattice, cut to fit, placed over top when not in use.

By: cplayhouse

cplayhouse — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:47:04 +0000

I love this space! The hooligans are so lucky!

By: Jode@mummymusingsandmayhem

Jode@mummymusingsandmayhem — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:18:01 +0000

Loving this series…we are working on our backyard to make it a friendly space for our twin toddlers and also for when I begin as a home educator too later in the year. Love all your sandpit ideas…will have to use some of them in our new sandpit. Just love how busy it keeps kids….your sand wall is inspired, love it!!

By: linda

linda — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:34:20 +0000

Trying to get motivated with the sand play at home. Thanks for the inspiration! Just a question, there are neighbourhood cats, you can imagine my concern as they love sand! It’d be like a giant litter box, how do you solve this?