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Display Name: Rebekah @ The Golden Gleam
Member Since: 4/17/12

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I have tried The Imagination Tree's play dough recipes, and it is THE BEST play dough recipe ever. It doesn't dry out faster. In fact, it keeps for much longer than store bought play dough. The texture is amazingly pliable and smooth - much better than store bought. I haven't tried the chocolate play dough bc we don't have cocoa in the house, but I bet my daughter would love making pretend candies.


DIY Chocolate Play Dough The Imagination Tree
4/29/12 10:31 PM

@Sarahdactyl, I bought 10 bags of sand with 50 pounds in each bag. The guys at the hardware store got it loaded up for me, so I just needed to wheelbarrow the bags to the backyard.

@Caseyinto, that is the first I have heard of the toxins in child's play sand. Thank you for warning us of this possibility, and it would be wise for parents to look at ingredient lists and warnings on materials used for kids.

@ Ecuadoriana, ahhh, I love New Mexico. It's pretty dry and rocky here. Rocks are always a big hit with kids for toys. =) I bet your grandson would have fun in a dry rock bed, but not sure if you have a problem with scorpions like we do here.


Outdoor Play: A $50 DIY Sandbox
4/25/12 11:04 PM

Ecaudoriana1 - Thank you for the compliments. I agree that our cover isn't perfect. On my to-do list is to sew the sheets together and cut it to fit the sandbox. In my opinion, the black fits better with our yard because it blends in with the mulch. The grommets are a lovely idea, but it's way beyond my DIY skills. But a great idea for someone who is more handy around the house. Actually, removing the fabric takes about a minute and my daughter helps me so not a lot of time. Our family prefers functionality over aesthetics, so the sandbox works perfectly for us.


Outdoor Play: A $50 DIY Sandbox
4/17/12 3:40 PM