Sandboxes, ball pits, Swing sets, trampolines

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Outdoor spaces for children offer unique play opportunities that cannot be replicated indoors. These spaces provide children with the chance to enjoy freedom, engage in gross motor activities, and interact with natural elements. In addition to the fun and enjoyment, playing outdoors also contributes to the development of strong bones, a stronger immune system, and increased physical activity levels.

Time spent in outdoor spaces has been linked to improved physical and mental health for children. It has been found to promote better sleep patterns and can lead to cognitive, social, and emotional gains in young children. Furthermore, outdoor play allows children to burn off excess energy, encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle.

Overall, providing outdoor spaces for children to play offers numerous benefits and should be encouraged to promote their overall well-being.

 Sandboxes. These are awesome. They close to keep critters out and the lid is two benches for the kiddos to sit on.  And one has a canopy!

Best Choice Products 47x47in Kids Large Wooden Sandbox for Backyard, Outdoor Play w/Cedar Wood, 2 Foldable Bench Seats, Sand Protection, Bottom Liner - Brown

Best Choice Products Kids Wooden Cabana Sandbox Play Station for Children, Outdoor, Backyard w/ 2 Bench Seats, UV-Resistant Canopy Shade, Fabric Sandpit Cover, 2 Side Buckets - Natural

Please DO NOT make the mistake of using regular sand. It is important to choose the right type of sand for children's sandboxes to ensure their safety and enjoyment. Regular sand, such as builders' sand, is not suitable for use in sandboxes as it is coarse, dusty, and may contain impurities that could be harmful to children.

On the other hand, play sand is specifically designed for use in sandboxes and goes through a series of processes to make it cleaner, finer, softer, and less dusty. Play sand is carefully manufactured to provide a safe and enjoyable play experience for children.

Using regular sand in a sandbox can be risky as it may contain glass particles or other harmful substances. Play sand, on the other hand, is free from these contaminants and provides a clean and safe environment for children to play in.

So, when setting up a sandbox for children, it is essential to choose play sand over regular sand to ensure their safety and well-being. By doing so, parents and caregivers can provide a fun and safe play environment for children to enjoy.

Quikrete Sandbox Play Sand – Outdoor Kids Filtered Playsand for Sand Box – Screened, Washed and Dried Tan Color - 50 Pounds

Kids Beach Sand Toys Set, 27pcs Beach Toys Castle Molds Sand Molds, Beach Bucket, Beach Shovel Tool Kit, Sandbox Toys for Toddlers, for Toddlers Kids Outdoor Indoor Play Gift 1 Bonus Mesh Bag Include

SereneLife Giant Platform Swing 67” Glider Kids Outdoor Backyard Tree Playhouse Playground Saucer Swing Set Accessories Mega Swinging Surfer Mat Swingset w/Rope Straps, Cushion Padded Metal Frame

Bobibibo Swing Set 2 Pack Swings Seats Tree Climbing Rope Swing Multicolor with Platforms, Outdoor Toys for Kids Ages 3+, Outside Playground Backyard Swingset Accessories with 5Ft Strap and Snap Hook

FUNLIO 110 inch Long Rope Baby Swing with Ceiling Hook, Toddler Swing Indoor/Outdoor, Toddler Swing Seat for Ceiling/Swingset/Tree, Easy to Assemble & Carry (Include Ceiling Hook)

Swurfer Stand Up Tree Swing, Outdoor Swing - Swingset Outdoor for Kids with Adjustable Handles, Outdoor Swing for Kids, Outdoor Play, Durable, Weatherproof, Easy Installation, 200lbs, Ages 6 and Up

Backyard Discovery, Cedar Cove Wood Swing Set, Playground Fort, Chalkboard, Telescope, Dual Slide, Kitchenette, Wide Swing Lanes, 5ft Rock Wall, Step Ladder

Baby Playpen Baby Playard, Playpen for Babies and Toddlers with Gate, 50x50 Baby Fence, Sturdy Safety Playpen, Indoor & Outdoor Kids Activity Center (with Anti-Slip Base)

OMNISAFE 51Inch Kids Ball Pit, Holds Over 600 Balls, Foldable & Portable & Reusable Balls Pit for Toddlers, Play Pit for Dog, Indoor & Outdoor Use, Oversized (Pink)

Kuuqa Ball Pit Play Tent with Basketball Hoop for Kids Toddlers Outdoor Indoor Play 4 Ft/120CM (Balls Not Included)

Ball Pit Balls 100 Count Play Plastic Balls for Ball Pit Playpen BPA- Free Crush Proof Crawling Tunnels Balls for Pet Dogs,Soft Plastic Pool Balls for Kids Birthday Party/Decorations

Trampolines:

To ensure safe jumping on a trampoline, it is important to follow the following guidelines: 

1. Restrict trampoline use to children above the age of 5. 

2. Always have adult supervision present and position adult spotters around the trampoline to maintain a safe environment. 

3. Allow only one person to jump on the trampoline at any given time. 

4. Avoid performing gymnastic exercises or stunts, including somersaults or flips, to prevent potential injuries.

AOTOB 8FT 10FT 12FT 14 FT 15FT Trampoline with Safety Enclosure Net，Outdoor Trampoline with Basketball Hoop, Heavy Duty Jumping Mat and Spring Cover Padding for Kids and Adults, Storage Bag and Ladder

I have a few more options on my yard pages. Go check it out!

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 Ok my peeps. A couple of places, I told ya I created this other blog, and moved my Media, books, manga, gaming etc. to it. The reason is because, everywhere and every professional says, find your Niche and your audience for that niche. But I am a nerd AND I love the outdoors, so, there ya go.

My https://outdoorsniche.blogspot.com (name changed cause I panicked n it was too long) is my "everything outdoors" blog. Although I am an eclectic person. My brain cannot give up my passion for other things. So here I am working on two blogs and trying to make them intertwine. https://Nerdyniche.blogspot.com (the new blog covering media, books, manga and gaming, collections) I think I have it. I hope everyone bares with me on this journey. I am confident that once I get the kinks worked out this is going to be amazing. And remember my hubby bought me a mic and tripod for my videos. So even those OMGosh awkward things will get better LMAO.

 PLEASE if you ever see a prob let me know. I will find a way to fix it.

Much love my peeps.

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Gardening

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 I am thinking about doing a video of my yard for y'all. When my mic and tripod get here, I may just do it! lol.

I am adding several items here that may help the avid gardener, beginner gardener, or the always learning gardener.

Gardening is an excellent way to eat healthy. You know what you are eating and what has been put on it. You can put your go to veggies and even try something new!

The older I get the more I want to save my back. This also allows the plant space. Like cucumbers, zucchini etc. they are all space hogs.

48 x 48Inch Foldable A-Frame Cucumber Trellis for Raised Bed Garden Vegetable Grow Supports, Garden Trellis for Climbing Plants Outdoor for Tomato/Squash/Zucchini

My sister uses these. As soon as my hubby and I saw em we looked at each other and said yup, LMAO. We did the traditional, in the ground use a pitchfork to dig up. AND if you don't have em in a good garden spot they turn out to be small and not worth the effort. I gave up, I just started buying em again. This below gives me hope. :)

Homyhoo Potato Grow Bags with Flap 10 Gallon, 4 Pack Planter Pot with Handles and Harvest Window for Potato Tomato and Vegetables, Black and Gray

homenote Plant Pots,15 Pack 6 inch Flower Pots with Multiple Drainage Holes and Saucers,Plastic Planters for All Home Garden Flowers Succulents(Green)

Plant Pots Set of 3 Pack 10 inch,Whiskey Barrel Planters with Drainage Holes & Saucer.Plastic Decoration Flower Pots Imitation Wine Barrel Design,Canbe for Indoor & Outdoor Garden Home Plants ( Brown)

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Classic Home and Garden 807-188T Premiere Collection Planter, Vogue 8", Earth

CHUKEMAOYI Window Box Planter, 10 Pack Plastic Vegetable Flower Planters Boxes 17 Inches Rectangular Flower Pots with Saucers for Indoor Outdoor Garden, Patio, Home Decor

I love these. We end up so cray cray every Spring. This helps keep track of what I planted and where. LOL.

HOMENOTE 60pcs Bamboo Plant Labels (6 x 10 cm) with Bonus a Pen Vegetable Garden Markers T-Type Plant Tags for Plants

This even folds down. It is strong enough to do some heavy hauling.

Gorilla Carts GOR800-COM 800 Pound Steel Utility Cart with Easy-Grip Handle for Outdoor Hauling, Red, 83 Inches x 20.86 Inches

Gardening Tools, MOXILS 9 Pieces Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tool Set, with Non-Slip Rubber Grip, Storage Tote Bag, Outdoor Hand Tools, Ideal Garden Tool Kit Gifts for Parents and Kids- ON SALE NOW!

Garden Tool Set,10 PCS Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tool Set with Soft Rubberized Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle Storage Tote Bag,Gardening Tool Set Gift for Women and Men

FmnyYaid Garden Hoe All-Steel Hardened Hollow Hoe, Sharp Durable Garden Weeding Tools, Garden Edger Weeder Portable Household Vegetable Garden Shovel for Backyard Loosening Farm Planting Weeding

Azureblue Plant Repotting Mat for Indoor Plants Potting Soil, Foldable Waterproof Plant Repotting/Potting Tray, Portable Potting Mat Gardening Tray for House Plants Succulents (26.8" x 26.8")

NETANY Extra Thick Kneeling Pad for Gardening, Comfortable Knee Pad Cushion, Extra Large Foam Kneeler Mat for Gardening, Baby Bath, Work, Exercise & Yoga, Mechanic, 17.8 x 11 x 1.5 in, Blue

SONKIR Soil pH Meter, MS02 3-in-1 Soil Moisture/Light/pH Tester Gardening Tool Kits for Plant Care, Great for Garden, Lawn, Farm, Indoor & Outdoor Use (Green)

uxcell Refrigeration Tubing, 1/8" OD x 5/64" ID x 16 Ft Soft Coil Copper Tubing

Astercook Kitchen Shears, Kitchen Scissors Heavy Duty Serrated Blade, PP+TPR Handle Shears, Ideal for Poultry, Herbs, Vegetables, Durable and Ergonomic Design (Black Red, Black Orange, Black Grey)

Garden Silicone Thumb Knife 14pack,Harvesting Tool,Separator Finger Gardening Tools,Vegetable Plant Fruit Picking Knife

5 Pack Green Seed Sprouter Trays- Soil-Free Cultivation Germination Tray, BPA Free Nursery Tray with Sprouting Lids&Planting Paper for Indoors or Outdoors Sprouting Seeds, Grow Grass, Beans and More

PLEASE make sure it is legal in your state! Illinois got it legal several years ago. I know Arizona and California off the top of my head it is not legal!

RTS Home Accents 551000655A5681, Woodgrain with Black Stripes Polyethylene 50 Gallon Flat Back Rain Barrel with Stand, Color

This one is a lot cheaper and easier to store. I do think it is made good for the price. I just think the other is top quality and one you won't have to replace very often.

Collapsible Rain Barrel, 26 Gallon Large Capacity, Portable Rain Barrels, Portable Water Tank Storage Container, PVC Rainwater Collection System Including Spigots and Overflow Kit

In most climates perennials are not good in raised beds this high. The winter will kill them. So, if ya insist, make sure to mulch or straw the tops and maybe even cover for the winter.

And when your renewing the soil dump what you don't want back into the main garden or any area that you want to build up.

Best Choice Products 72x23x30in Raised Garden Bed, Elevated Wood Planter Box Stand for Backyard, Patio, Balcony w/Divider Panel, 6 Legs, 300lb Capacity - Natural

Collecting or harvesting seed for next year. I created a how-to video. I will post it below. 

1. Dead head or gather seed from spent or done flowers. This keeps flowering plants healthy and keeps the plant season life longer. 

2.Store in a dry area for several weeks. I like to do this for 6-8wks to be safe.

3. Separate seeds from petals, stems etc. Place seeds in a breathable container. I like to use paper towels. DO NOT store in plastic.

4. Label them as you are prepping them for storage. You def want to know what your planting and where.

Rated #1 This Old House amongst other reviews I saw. As most friendly.

Flexzilla Garden Hose 5/8 in. x 50 ft, Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Drinking Water Safe, ZillaGreen - HFZG550YW-E

This one is new but rated #1 in flex hose.

Flexi Hose with 8 Function Nozzle Expandable Garden Hose, Lightweight & No-Kink Flexible Garden Hose, 3/4 inch Solid Brass Fittings and Double Latex Core, 50 ft Blue Black

Rated #1 for Compact hose. This one is a bundle to attach a bigger hose for bigger projects.

Giraffe Tools 2 Way Heavy Duty Hose Splitter, Hybrid Custom Length 5/8 in. x 5 ft Bundle

Drip Irrigation Kit, 43m/141ft Garden Watering System with Quick Adapter 1/4 Distribution Tubing Hose Adjustable Nozzle Water Sprinkler No Leaking Automatic Irrigation System Misting for Greenhouse

 

Rain Bird 32ETI Easy to Install In-Ground Automatic Sprinkler System Kit

RESTMO Flexible Sprinkler System, Above Ground DIY Irrigation Kit, Multi-Adjustable Lawn Sprinkler Set, Ideal for Plant and Flower Bed Watering, 50ft Garden Hose Included

Growsun 2ft 6 Layer Herb Drying Rack Plant Hanging Mesh Dry Net W/Green Zipper

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