Built a sandbox for the kids and it was actually fun | DadHQ

Built a sandbox for the kids and it was actually fun

3w ago1 min read

Spent all day Saturday building a sandbox in the backyard. Nothing fancy, just some treated wood, landscape fabric, and sand but the kids have barely left it since. My 4yo has been out there for like 3 hours this morning already. Cost maybe 80 bucks and 6 hours of work but totally worth it for the peace and quiet plus they're actually outside instead of inside gaming. Highly recommend if you have the space.

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CChristopherRegular3w ago

This is the kind of stuff I'm looking forward to doing once we get past the newborn phase. How long did the build take you? Might be adding this to my project list.

TTony V.Regular3w ago

Three boys here and they'd live in a sandbox if I let them. You nailed it keeping it simple, that's when kids actually have the most fun anyway. Nice one.

TTonyNew Dad3w ago

That's awesome man! My daughter loves anything with sand, and honestly it's one of those projects where you get way more out of it than you put in. Sounds like a total win for your Saturday.

CCraig M.New Dad3w ago

This is the stuff I'm really into too. There's something satisfying about a weekend project that ends with kids having actual fun outside. Next level is adding a little cover to keep the neighborhood cats out, if you haven't already dealt with that nightmare.

PPedroRegular3w ago

Nice work. Sandboxes are great because the kids will actually play in them for hours instead of staring at screens. How's the cleanup situation been? That's the part that usually gets me.

PPedroRegular3w ago

Simple projects like this are underrated. You're not building a deck or anything crazy, just something functional that makes the backyard better. And the kids get to watch dad build something, which is worth more than any toy.

RRonRegular3w ago

That's awesome! Building something with your hands that the kids can actually use and enjoy is peak dad energy. Did you let them help with the construction or just surprise them with the finished product?