Sand Candles

Candle Wax Wick Sand (you can use sand in a bucket, or even make it right on the beach) Saucepan (or large tin can, heat near the campfire!) Stick shells- optional Wet the sand and mix it for an even consistency. Scoop a hole in the sand for the size candle you want. Flatten out […]

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Build the Perfect Sandbox

The perfect sandbox is one that draws a crowd of kids all summer and that calls to mind the greatest of all play sites: the beach. What makes the difference between a good sandbox and a bad one? Be sure the site is right. Build it big. Add wide seating. Hide the toys. Cover it […]

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Sand Painting

  sand glue cardboard empty salt or oatmeal container tape Prepare by poking holes in one end of an empty salt or oatmeal container. Fill with sand, and seal up the opposite end with tape. Use glue to make a design on the cardboard. This could involve geometric shapes, pictures (such as a house), or simple […]

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