(Goblin is 33 months)
If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your kids in the garden this summer how about building them a mini Quarry. Goblin likes his sand pit but has a tendency to empty the contents all over the lawn. The cat has also taken a liking to the sand pit if its left uncovered - if you know what I mean!
So I was looking for an alternative and I found a giant bag of white gravel in B+Q for £6. It is perfect for Goblin to play with his diggers and dumpers in. I have contained it in a seed tray which is cool because you can add water to make reservoirs. I popped some pebbles and a few shells we had lying around the garden into the mix to add some texture.
Goblin has been enjoying this a lot - he has also been using the gravel in his imaginary garden cooking!
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Love this! Dying to get my little girl some trucks :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I'm not the biggest fan of sand so this'll be a great alternative. We have big stones on the borders of our garden and our boys love them.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! We have many stray cats, so I am always concerned about the sand.
ReplyDeletethis is just perfect! that way it doesn't get all muddy when it rains! loolike it's quite fun too! thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteGravel would be so much fun to push around! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to pick up a bag of gravel for ages. I agree perfect for diggers.
ReplyDeleteMy boys would love that!!!! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGenius! What a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteThe Fairy loves collecting pebble and stones if when we go for a walk so she would be bound to love this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, my boys will play for hours in sand it is such a simple and wonderful thing!! I have nominated your blog for the Leibster Award you can read about it here http://mamaofmanyblessings.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-first-blog-award.html
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on making such a wonderful blog!!
Nicole
what an amazing idea!
ReplyDeletewe have a "rock box" but I love yours. I love the white type rocks and how thick it is for digging and dumping:-) My oldest would be in heaven. It may be time to amp up our box! FSPDT
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea. It looks like the gravel is just perfect for little dump trucks. It probably isn't as dirty either.
ReplyDeleteI love this - I will now have to rename our gravel path and beds a gravel pit for construction play :) - next sunny day I know what we are doing
ReplyDeleteYou have so many creative ideas! I am going to be sharing this on my FB page. Such a simple yet fun way for kids to play. My daughter loved playing with gravel when she was younger. We would go to the park which had a gravel under the playground equipment. She ignored the equipment and spent hours digging in the rocks. LOL!
ReplyDeleteoooh, my daughter would love a mini quarry! great idea :)
ReplyDeleteVery creative ideas :)
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