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Health & Fitness

It's Sandbox Time

Provide your youngsters with an easy outdoor activity. Fresh air (no TV or video's attached) and creativity provided at no extra charge!

Here is an easy idea for creating a cat-proof sandbox for your backyard, patio, or deck:

Get two identical kiddy pools - any size.   

Cut a few holes in the bottom of each for drainage.

Fill one pool with sand.   When children are not using it, set the second pool in the first.    Put something in the top pool to weigh it down.     

All done.    Now wasn't that easy.     The holes allow rain to run through.    The top pool prevents cats from using it as a litter box or dogs digging holes.

Now, just get a couple of lawn chairs, a tall glass of something sweet, sit back, and let the children play. 

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