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Frugal Toys: Make-Your-Own Beach and Sand-box Toys

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Sunday, July 15, 2012 | 0 comments

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Recycle your 1 litre and 4 litre (quart and gallon) plastic bottles - into sand toys!

Clean them out well, and using a craft knife - cut your 4 litre (gallon) bottle all around about 15 cm (6") from the bottom.

Poke a couple of holes on opposite sides near the top - attach a short rope handle and you have your sand pail.

Photo credit: Manue@PrettyKiku, on Flickr
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The remaining piece becomes your funnel.

You can cut another 4 litre (gallon) bottle about 5 cm (2") high and poke the bottom full of holes for a sieve.

Cut the bottom off your 1 litre (quart) bottle. Then cut a long U-shaped scoop, sloping your cut up along the sides.

If your bottle comes with a handle, make sure the handle ends up on the top side of the scoop. This becomes your shovel.

The best part of these toys is - if they get left behind at the beach, you can always make another set!

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Thanks to Catherine for this Frugal Baby Tip!

Tajima LC-360 Precision Craft Slide Lock Snap-Blade Knife with Grip-Rite Insulator (GRI) Grip - design for optimal comfort and sure-grip performance

Chefs Quality Distilled White Vinegar - 1 jug, 1 gallon

Shopping Suggestions:
• Tajima Precision Craft Slide Lock Snap-Blade Knife
• Chef's Quality Distilled White Vinegar - 1 gallon jug
• Aztec Tool Sand Toy Set
• Aztec Bucket Sand Toy Set

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