Plastic snow sled as water table and beach tow
Don't pack the snow sled into deep storage just yet! From Lisa:
I use a sled on top of a picnic table as a makeshift water table – just fill the sled with water and the kids sit on the benches while they play.
I’ve also found that loading a sled up with kids, toys, and equipment can be a good way of pulling things across the sand at the beach.
Must interject here: I am recalling one particular trip to the beach (solo with kids) in which I schlepped bags, backpacks, etc. across the sand, all while pushing a @#$% stroller. I had a perfectly good one of these sleds sitting in my garage at the time. D'oh!
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I spotted the snow disk in the garage yesterday whil rummaging around for the bike trailer flag. I momentarily wondered if we should take it to the beach next month when we go yurting -- it's a "yes" now! Thanks!
Posted by: AmyS | 09 June 2008 at 12:56 PM
Hmmm. . . with this hack, you can even use a sled in the South!
Posted by: Lisa | 09 June 2008 at 07:46 PM
Awesome :-) We don't go to the beach that often, but my four year old son LOVES playing with water. This is a great alternative to the wading pool for "non swimming" days because he can still play with the water without having to kneel in the muddy grass...
Posted by: JEANNE | 14 June 2008 at 02:57 PM
This is a great idea, one that reminds me of a dear friend named Lisa also who never stops coming up with new ways to make life easier- while having the most fun!
Thanks.
Posted by: Janeen Kelly | 06 December 2008 at 05:27 AM