Comments on: Make a Portable Mini-Sandbox

By: Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:33:43 +0000

Tricia, did you fill the water balloons with sand or water? Whats the best method of filling them if its with sand? I am considering doing this for my daughter to build with. Do they break easily?

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By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:20:21 +0000

We have a giant sandbox (permanent installation) and it is often filled with neighborhood kids. We had sand delivered from a place that sells landscaping supplies. We have a tarp with bungee tie downs on the corners to keep it covered (and yes, the weak link is remembering to cover it). It can easily fit 8 sitting around the perimeter. Tons of fun! It gets way more use than the smaller sandbox we had previously.

Ah, but to tie this comment back to those who would prefer the small box of sand route: we seeded our sandbox with those flower arranging stones (available at the dollar store!) as “treasure” for a pirate birthday party 5 years ago, and they’ve been a big hit ever since (replenished once with a new batch). The neighborhood kids also like filling water balloons (from the dollar store :^) and building homes for them in the sand (they call these things Puffles, ala Club Penguin). Another favorite is to flood the sandbox after and while building – this is called “underwater city.”

Finally, baby powder is a great sand remover – my theory is that it dries out the sand so it’s much easier to brush off. Keep some near your back door!

By: kimberlysue

kimberlysue — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:53:17 +0000

you should consider filling one of the boxes with water. sand/water tables can be found in almost any preschool you go to, because not only are they fun for kids, but they are one of the best learning tools, too! i took many early childhood education classes while getting my degree, and you wouldn’t believe how much of an impact a simple sand/water area can have on children. they get to explore, experiment, and discover on their own, which is one of the best things you can let a child do.

perhaps random dude didn’t get to play with sand and water as a kid…who knows!

By: dita

dita — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:38:56 +0000

random dude #84 is awesome :D :D haha

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:38:34 +0000

Wow!! That last comment is pretty ridiculous!! Didn’t his mother ever tell him “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” ?? Geez dude. Get a grip.

FYI: My kids would LOVE this project!! The easier the project the better!!

By: random dude #84

random dude #84 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:52:42 +0000

Wow! what a great idea! you put sand in a f—ing box! Such a hard thought and deeply imagined project!

And I quote: “This project is quick, fun, and cheap, and would be a fabulous party activity (and party favor to take home)”

Yes!! All my friends love it when I give them sand in a box! It’s especially handy for those who own cats, as it gives them an opportunity to s— in a box, just like their cat! And so much fun too! I took some sand, and put it in a box, and it was F-*-*-*-I-N-G AWESOME. I [ed: content removed] because I couldn’t contain the pure excitement.

By: AmyG

AmyG — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:01:49 +0000

What a great idea! I was thinking about getting a sandbox, but like you, I didn’t like the thought of neighborhood animals, bugs & other stuff getting in there.

I’ll definitely be making one each for my girls.

By: maryanne

maryanne — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:47:29 +0000

Great idea!