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Totally Do-Able Backyard DIYs there’s Still Time to Try

July 31 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

This time of year, my family and I always spend as much time as possible hanging on the back deck or playing in the driveway. Which means, I always get the urge to DIY to spruce up those spaces. Today I've collected my favorite idea, big and small, for adding a little more style and function to your outdoor spaces! #1 LIGHT-UP OUTDOOR BAR USING PALLETS & SOLAR FAIRY LIGHTS I can always use extra space for drinks and apps when entertaining out back and this is such a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Simplify Tagged With: backyard DIY, backyard string lights, DIY backyard bar, DIY bar, DIY sandbox, DIY string lights, DIY yard project, kids outdoor play, sandbox

How to Build a Sandbox… Finally!

May 29 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Step by step instructions on how to build a sandbox the kids will play with for hours!

Hey friends.  We're still working furiously to get our home ready to put on the market this week, but I haven't forgotten about you! Since I didn't get around to posting about our DIY sandbox until the end of the summer when it first debuted - I thought I'd get ahead of the game this year and post it now.  You know, so you could build it and actually enjoy it all summer.   It's a good project - you should totally do it if you have the space.  Young House Love even based their sandbox on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Natural Outdoor Play Spaces, Outdoor Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY sandbox, homemade sandbox, how to build a sand box, how to build a sandbox

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