sand castles

The Sand Funnel

by admin May 7, 2015

Building sand castles takes some skill. Kids cannot just play with sand and expect to create great castles. Kids need to learn how to work with the material and its properties. And any kid will tell you that building the best sand castles is a matter of mixing the right proportion of sand and water. The Sand Funnel will ensure that kids get the right mixture of sand and water when building their sand castles.

The Sand Funnel is a unique contraption that allows kids to build drip sand castles. It comes with two compartments- one for sand and one for water. The solid and the liquid then mixes together at the tip to create wet sand ideal for building stable sand castles. Kids can also use the Sand Funnel to write on the sand with unique effect. The top handle makes it easy for kids to pour out the building material with better control. Kids will not feel frustrated trying to build their drip sand castles from top to bottom. With this handy tool, the kids will have fun and enjoy the company of the Sand Funnel as they go build the tallest sand castle they can make. The sand architects will likely appreciate having one to play with on the next visit at the beach. The Sand Funnel is available at Uncommon Goods for around $10.

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The Messless Indoor Sandbox

by admin August 19, 2014

Kids love to play with sand. But parents know that playing with them can be very messy. That is why most sandboxes belong in the playground or the backyard. For some kids, it may be at a disadvantage, especially when they cannot play during bad weather or in the winter. For kids who love to play in sandboxes all year long, the Messless Indoor Sandbox may be the best option for parents who does not want to deal with the mess.

The Messless Indoor Sandbox is just like a small version of a typical sandbox most kids are familiar with. The only difference is that kids can play with it indoor and it does not make a lot of mess. It comes with a natural sand-like compound that packs just like the real thing or even better. It has a cookie dough consistency that makes it stick to each other instead of creating a mess on tables and floors. It comes with all-natural ingredients that are proven safe for kids to play with. Kids can learn to build structures using the 13 differently shaped molds and sand roller. The structures pack together well without falling apart, making them easier for kids build up structures without experiencing them falling down before they are completed. The sand compound is water-soluble and will not stain hands, tables or clothing.

The Messless Indoor Sandbox is ideal for kids who love to practice their creativity building sand structures. It is also a good way to develop a child’s fine motor skills. It is also a good confidence builder since kids will be able to finish their sand castles without toppling over. The Messless Indoor Sandbox is available at Hammacher Schlemmer for $80. It includes 4 pounds of sand and a plastic holding tray.

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Cra-Z-Sand Deluxe Play Set

by admin June 27, 2014

Whenever families go to the beach, kids will instantly run into the sandy area with their toys and start building sand castles. With pails and molding trays in both hands, kids will try to use their creativity to build the castles with the available tools. But kids no longer have to go to the beach to play with sand. The Cra-Z-Sand Deluxe Play Set will make sure that kids can continue the sand castle building fun even while at home.

The Cra-Z-Sand Deluxe Play Set features a special non-toxic material that looks, feels and works like sand. But what makes it an ideal building set for young kids is that the special sand does not make a mess inside or outside the home. Kids can use the sand and mold it into different things. The Cra-Z-Sand Deluxe Play Set comes with plastic molds to help kids do creative things with the sand. What makes this special sand unique is that it never dries out. Kids can watch the Cra-Z-Sand move and retain its molded shape when using the molds and sand tools.

Parents no longer have to always head into the beach so that the kids can create sand castles. The Cra-Z-Sand Deluxe Play Set is ideal for kids from 4 years old and above. It is available at Toys R’ Us for $24.

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