Pea gravel sandbox sand boxes

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!

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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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 »

A 4 x 6 Rock Box w/ Pea Gravel my husband built.

Once upon a time there was a man who built a playset for his children. Upon completion of the playset he and his wife promised the children that they would turn the base of the playset into a sandbox. Many months passed, but the promise was never fulfilled. The boy was very sad. Then one...

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

One thing we’ve loved about our backyard is the great tree cover for shade and privacy. But with the shade has come difficulty planting grass in one specific dark corner of the yard. After putting grass seed down last year and seeing it fizzle out for lack of sunshine, we thought that spot would be ideal for a sandbox –READ MORE

Considering using pea gravel for playgrounds? Learn how it can be an ideal material to use and why it's more than just attractive, safe, and durable.

Dual sandbox/gravel pit! Highly recommend for anyone with a dirt loving boy!!

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How to make an easy DIY and non-toxic sandbox with toy organization, a Bench, Shade and even a flowerbed! Make your kids summer with this easy DIY!

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 […]

In this blog post, we will go over pea gravel vs sand for sandbox and compare them to give you a better idea of which one may be best for your child.

Happy March, everyone! No sweeter words have been spoken. It’s time for getting outside, digging in the dirt, getting some much needed sunshine, and a less-news-more-focusing on the happy time of the year. It might still be cold where you are, and I’m pretty convinced we are still in store for another snow storm, but I’m going to seize our 60 degree days each time God gives them to us. I originally shared this DIY years ago (was it really May of 2018?!), but with the changing t

step by step tutorial to make a DIY sandbox with roof