Sandbox On Wheels: Don't Sacrifice Your Yard

Often times, when we think about adding a sandbox for our little ones to bury their action figures and My Little Ponies in (those are back right?) it can be frustrating to think about dedicating one part of your outdoor space to the cause. We spotted this great idea to keep your sandbox mobile and we're sure your grass will thank you for it...

We spotted this sandbox over at the Cookie Magazineblog where there's more outdoor inspiration worth checking out. We like the idea of the sandbox being able to move. It would make mowing around them a snap and kids would love getting to push it around to a new spot, especially if it means being able to play in the shade throughout the day.

If you make your own like the one above, don't forget about making a lid for it to keep the water out. It could even be strong enough to double as seating or a place to put an outdoor buffet if company is over.

(via: Cookie)
Image: Cookie)

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we live in the heart of cambridge with not a blade of grass under our ownership - only a 150 sq ft roof deck. our sandbox is on the deck and adorned with casters from ikea. i threw and old window on the top so it doubles as a coffee table for adult time. during parties the kids hover (okay, fight) over the sandbox while we sip summer beverages - what could be better? okay, a lawn, but we're doing the best we can as city kids!

posted by MeMoBaby on June 26th 2009 at 3:00pm
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MeMoBaby - Don't be shy, send us in pictures!!

posted by sarahrae on June 26th 2009 at 3:45pm
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I'm guessing if you want to roll that on a lawn you'd have to go with some bigger, wider castors? Has anyone tried to move a sandbox on a lawn? Would definitely be great to be able to move one around. Would be nice to keep it rotating around the space for the sake of the grass or clover or whatever, and to chase the shade so the kids aren't always right in the sun.

posted by anmar on June 26th 2009 at 9:48pm
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