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Backyard with the Kids
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items Some of our favorites and some of our wishes for our backyard. The backyard is a place for our kids to learn about nature, weather, pretend play, sensory play, and learn to move their bodies. Here’s a list of things that help make the backyard fun an...
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Furniture
Toys
Staple in our yard. My daughter calls it “making fancy bubbles”
ArtCreativity Bubble Lawn Mower for Toddlers
My daughter loves to help in the garden. Now she “gardens” in her sand box.
Qtioucp 16Pcs Kids Gardening Tools Set Green
We got this as a gift for our eldests 3rd birthday. It’s her absolute favorite toy at the moment. The rocket launch is fun outside. But we can use the ring toss and jumping game inside too (which is great for those rainy days!)
Powza 3-in-1 Musical Jump & Toss Ring Game
We’ve had this for three years. Sturdy. Perfect for little ones just starting out with slides. A good soapy cleaning every once in a while then polish with a sink polish really gets it slippery and fast again.
Little Tikes First Slide for Toddlers 18mo-6yr
By far our favorite swing. Even us big kids can lay down on it and enjoy swinging. We love that we can swing together too. It fit one adult and three young kids on it! Just make sure your swing set or tree limb is secure enough.
SereneLife 40" Saucer Swing w/ Chains & Pillow
Durable, fun, endless play time! My daughter and niece absolutely love this thing. We keep just water in it so there’s two water sides but they have so much fun playing with the little people and dumping water down the slides. So much fun!!
Step2 Fiesta Cruise Sand & Water Table w/Umbrella
We’ve had one outside for 5 years and it’s still going strong. The little ones have loved it.
Little Tikes Blue Rocking Horse 33x10x17.5
This style swing was one of my favorite toys growing up. We had it set up on a tree and I spent hours on it every day through my middle school years even.
Climbing Rope Set with Platforms & Disc Swing
This kept the kids entertained for a solid half an hour straight(which for toddlers is saying a lot!) Lots and lots of giggles and laughter. It was a bit tough for my petite three year old to get the Dino’s to launch high but they still had so much f...
Gizzjoy Dinosaur Rocket Launcher Toy - 4 Rockets, Launch 100 Ft
Fast setup and great for someone who doesn’t have a driveway suited for playing in.
Hey! Play! Hopscotch Ring Game - 10 Rings & 15 Connectors
What a cute way to identify and learn about different insects and arachnids.
Bug Catcher Kit for Kids, 10PCS Outdoor Set
A neat learning activity to do outside and then look for the critters.
JoyCat Life Cycle Learning Toys: Insect & Frog Kits for Kids Age 3-8
Learning to read? Mud makes it more fun!
Yellow Door Mud Kitchen Process Stones
I grew up with one of these and now my kids have their own. It’s sturdy enough that an average adult can sit on the feet to play with the kids. Lots of memories made in our little turtle sandbox.
Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox, for Boys and Girls Ages 1-6 Years
My sister got this second hand about 5 years ago. It’s still going strong. We power washed it at the beginning of each season and was stored uncovered outside since she’s had it. Her five year old and my three year old will spend hours playing with t...
Little Tikes Spiralin' Seas Waterpark with Lazy River Splash Action for Kids 2+ Years
My aunt gifted this to us. It’s perfect for us adults to relax and let our three year old cool off. It’s enough for our tiny back yard.
Intex Swim Center Inflatable Family Lounge Pool, 88" X 85" X 30", for Ages 3+
Fun Decorations
So cute in the flower garden. Sturdy enough and weather resistant.
hogardeck Metal Garden Stakes Set of 10
We hung these on our big swingset tower. Love the way they add a fun fairy feel to the yard
Metal Butterfly Wall Decor 9.6" 4 Pack
Super cute and so far held up to a hail storm and my dogs running into them.
Garden Pinwheels 6 Pack with Metal Stakes
We added this to our swingset. Which is often a “pirate ship”.
Pirate Dinosaur Flag 3x5 Ft Outdoor Banner
Pinwheels are so magical for kids. They double as a toy and decoration. These are so colorful and fun!
HADEEONG 4PCS Colorful Wind Spinners for Yard
Add some flair to the kids clubhouse or playhouse!
VOTANTA Playhouse Rules Garden Flag 12x18
Pinwheels are so much fun for kids. These add a bit of a patriotic flare
Gushu 20pcs 4th of July Red White Blue Pinwheels
Birdwatching has become one of my toddlers favorite activities. Add a cute garden flag.
XDW-GIFTS 60in Garden Flag Holder Stand
Furniture
Such a cool and fun sensory activity for the kiddos.
VEVOR Mud Kitchen with Canopy, Fir Wood Play Kitchen for Toddlers
Sturdy for younger kids. Cute, storage, sensory bins, sun protection… what else could you want for your kiddos? It’s perfect and used daily at our house.
Best Choice Kids 3-in-1 Sand & Water Table
Great way to remind people driving by to keep an eye out. Or even if you have a long driveway and want to signal visitors that your kids are outside and to be extra careful.
Teardrop Banner Flag Safety Sign - Slow Down Kids
Decorate around your garden with these cute buggies
Cruis Cuka Metal Yard Art Ladybugs Set of 4
We like wooden playhouses better than the plastic ones that fade in color and look dingy after a while. This is made of real wood and will last a long time!
Outsunny Wooden Kids Playhouse Outdoor Garden
Gotta put the trash somewhere while you’re outside having snacks and watermelon. We have had a Sun cast trash can and storage bin for over 15 years and it’s still going strong.
Suncast 33 Gallon Hideaway Trash Can for Patio
Extend playtime into the evening hours with the help of some lighting. These are sturdy and really helped to brighten our backyard.
4 Pack 10Ft Metal String Light Poles with Fork
Keep the baby from eating grass and dirt. But getting them outside for some vitamin d and fresh air and playtime is easier than ever with this.
Baby Playpen Portable with UPF50+ Canopy