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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Comments

[AmyS]

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!

[Lisa]

Hmmm. . . with this hack, you can even use a sled in the South!

[JEANNE]

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...

[Janeen Kelly]

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.