Summertime means family vacations, BBQ-ing in the backyard, enjoying an ice-cream treat (or two), and heading to the beach. If a little surf and sand is part of your weekend plans, take a look at these Fabulous beach and sand toys we found.
| Seaside Cupcake Sand Mold |
Forget sand cakes and mud pies, your kids will love making cupcakes with this 12-piece Seaside Cupcake Sand Mold set from Melissa and Doug. Fill the cupcake holders, add a decorative top and place in a tray to ‘bake’ and serve, plus add extra designs with the icing tool. When the kids are done playing, store the items in the included mesh. $19.95 Cdn
| Sand Mill Dump Truck |
Your sandcastle construction crew will get right into their job with this Sand Mill Dump Truck set from iPlay. Fill the mill with sand and watch it pour into the back of the dump truck, ready to transport to the build site. $18.99 US (check your local independent toy store)
| Tugboat |
After sailing on the water at the beach, kids can use this tugboat to scoop and pour water to make their own little lake in the sand. This Tugboat is manufactured in the USA by Green Toys and made from 100% recycled milk containers making it environmentally friendly. $14.95 Cdn
| Sand Digger |
If you were to combine a sand bucket and shovel together you would probably end up with the Digger Sand Toy from Reeve and Jones Toys. This heavy-duty digger digs and grabs loads of sand with a han-activated scoop. $9.95 US (check your local independent toy store)
| Morphibians: Sand and Water RC Vehicles |
These 4×4 full-function Morphibians radio-controlled vehicles, from Kid Galaxy, will keep kids busy up and down the beach and even in the water. The vehicle is designed to float and it’s paddle wheel treads make it idea for land and water use. Available models include Shark, Gator and Stingray. $29.95 Cdn
| Super OgoDisk set |
Visiting the beach doesn’t just mean swimming and digging in the sand. Playing games on the beach can be a blast with the Super OgoDisk set by OgoSport, a volleyball style game with a twist. Bounce the ball to each other off the lightweight discs made with a lightweight foam outer ring and a soft, stretchy mesh center. Jump in the water and play with a water balloon for cooler fun. $39.95 Cdn
| Pop-Up Sun Shelter |
It’s possible to enjoy a sunny day at the beach when you bring this Pop-Up Sun Shelter from Broadstone. It’s small, portable and lightweight, making it easy to store in your car and when at the beach it pops up and secures in seconds. The Polyester floor keeps sand and dirt out and the side vents allow the air to flow through. $39.99 Cdn
| My Little Sandbox Play Kit |
Forget taking buckets of sand home with you at the end of your beach day. Kids can extend their beach fun at home with the My Little Sandbox Play Set from Be Good Company. Each 10” x 10” sandbox is full of colourful sand and lots of fun accessories and a 20” x 20” playmat. Some great beach sets include Mermaid & Friends, Beach Party and Pirates Ahoy. $27.99 US (visit your local independent toy store)