DIY Tent Sandbox
If you have little ones – a sandbox is such a great way to keep their little hands busy and their imaginations active.  But not everyone has the know-how to whip up a sandbox from scratch.
This DIY tent sandbox is an easy way to make a sandbox happen this weekend – plus you can do it all for about $25!
First you'll need a tent. Â
A tent with a waterproof bottom will both keep moisture out from the rain, keep animals out at night, and keep the sand clean. Â A tent that has the option of a screen window for ventilation is best, but if you have it positioned in the shade, any tent should be okay.
I recommend this Happy Camper 2-Person Tent because it's the least expensive (ONLY $13.47 Shipped!) and gets a good rating. Â If you have an old tent then that's even better (You can't beat FREE!) Â You could also check out the following options:
Ozark Trail Kids Camping Tent – $14.96
Ozark Trail Kids Tent (2 colors) – $17.44
Next you'll need about 5 bags of Play Sand.
And you're in luck!  This weekend Home Depot has the  Quikrete Play Sand 50 Lb Bags for only $2.50 each!  So you'll wind up paying about $12.50 for 5 bags.  (You can always go back for an extra couple bags if you like, but it's better to get 5 and see if it's enough so you don't have to return any bags)
Total Cost = $25.47!
Pick up a few sand toys from the Dollar Tree and you're ready to play!
Thanks, Faithful Farmwife!
Hey! How did this tent hold up in the backyard??
Hi Jess! It looks like the tent sandbox worked really well for some people who tried it–one suggestion was to use a higher quality tent if you want it to last more than one summer. Hope that helps!