Outdoor Play Toys?

[Abigail]

You can see a bit of it on my website: http://www.crystalscreativekids.com

They are a bit dated, so the rock pit isn't finished in them, it's there but not as extensive as it is now. I have more photos, I'll upload when I have a chance so you can see what it looks like now.

I can't view the site. It brings me to Vistaprint and wants me to sign up for a free webpage?

[Lilbutterflie]

I am so jealous! We just moved into my house one year ago, and it needs serious expensive work to be ready for any type of play in the backyard. It's completely unlevel in many different directions, and there are three mature trees that canopy the entire yard; which means grass is dead and it's all dirt!! If we reno it would be about $5k to 10K to get it level with retaining walls and set up the way I want it. Ugh.
But, we do all of our play out front. I only have 3 dck's and 2 of my own, plus it's a very quiet neighborhood that is safe for the kids. I have tons of bikes & ride-ons for all ages, bubbles, chalk, hula hoops, jump ropes (which lately they pretend they are walking pet snakes!), a little tykes car, grocery cart, push lawn mower, & a table for play-doh & other outdoor crafts. They are actually very happy with what we have and do not ever seem bored. Someday, though, I will set up my backyard the way I've read some of you describe. It sounds amazing!

[MommyMuffin]

Yes, Crystal it wont let me see it either, I am very interested in seeing it.

I have no trees in my backyard and I planted one last year and it hasnt grown very much. My house faces the south so I get beating down sun all day long and I dont know what to do. Cant play in front yard, busy street. I was going to buy a large canopy but it would be such a hassle to take down everyday.

[emosks]

I really wanted to do a garden with the kids but I think my yard is too hilly. The only flat part is the front yard and pretty sure my husband won't let me till that up!!

[swaddlebees]

I have a good sized back yard, not too big not too small, we have a small climber/slide and a playhouse, 2 ride on cars, tons of balls, a water table, and sand toys. We have a covered patio outside (that is a godsend in the south ga heat) that I keep fans on with the seating area and a play kitchen and smaller play toys and cars. We go out alot,esp when it starts to cool down.

I am trying to find something to start growing now with the kids, our sunflowers and corn died off...any ideas? We wont get cold til oct, and wont get frost til prob early nov. I need whatever i plant to grow in containers

[Crystal]

sorry ladies....that site is down as I am transferring to a the host I have my child care forum on. I will try to take some updated pics later and post them for you all.

[Abigail]

"I am trying to find something to start growing now with the kids, our sunflowers and corn died off...any ideas? We wont get cold til oct, and wont get frost til prob early nov. I need whatever i plant to grow in containers"

For August planting, I googled and found this: Fruits and veggies
Now is the time to start your fall and winter vegetables. Plant starters or seeds of green onions, carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and winter cauliflower directly into the garden early this month.

http://www.thegardenhelper.com/calendar/august.html

We did radishes in high school and they came in fast!