It
gets really hot here in Florida; not like regular summer up north.
Summer here is a hot, steam tent. When I lived in my house, I enjoyed
listening to my neighbor’s children at play in the
backyard. I like the sound. Then I started thinking, are they wearing
sunscreen? Are they going to burn? As a fair-skinned child, I sunburned
easily and had freckles on my face.
Do you make
shade for your children’s play – a little place for them to read and get
away? I’m a natural-born collector, here are a few ideas I’ve found to help make a shady spot.
A. Put A Sheet On A Clothesline
I remember when I was a little girl in Tennessee, we had a clothesline
for drying clothes. I used to help hang them up and bring them in. An
old sheet and a few rocks made a tent over the clothesline.
Photo via Crooked Brain
B. If You Don’t Have a Clothesline
If you don’t have a clothesline, hang up a cord, rope, or long string for an easy teepee.
Photo via Mommyish
C. Have Hula Hoops?
Turn the top seam of a sheet over the hula hoop and tie or tack it down.
Check dollar stores for hula hoops. If you can’t find them, use pool
noodles made into a circle from the dollar store.
Photo Alanna George
Now, more ideas for fabric tents and sun shades for children to play under and a place for pets to get some shade.
D. Use Big Trees
On Facebook, I found a lovely idea for yards with big trees. Again, original source is gone. Grab some rocks and make a special place.
Photo via Facebook
E. Use an Umbrella
Insert an umbrella into a large cable reel for a shady spot.
Photo via Habanabel
F. Make A Little Shaded Beach
I love this idea for little ones. Make a little shaded beach with a tarp & sandbox. Use 4 poles with the tarp. This beach scene comes complete with chair and little pool.
Photo via Better Together
Photo via Better Together
G. Use a Swing Set or Frame
Use a swing set or swing frame and a tarp or sheet to make a kid friendly shady spot.
Photia Terry’s Fabrics
Photo via Terry’s Fabrics
I. Use Plastic Plumbing Pipes With Fabric
This idea could be used to make a large temporary structure for family dining or play. Use plastic pluming pipes to make a house shape and drape with fabric. The size totally depends on the size of the plastic structure. It could be used for glamping.
Let’s think of a beautiful place for parents and the whole family. If you have a tent or yurt, just set it up. Otherwise…..
J. Make an adult special spot complete with recliners
K. Hang Saris From A Tree For A Beautiful Tent or Yurt
L. Buy a Tent on Etsy
M. Create a Family Social & Dining Area
Put up a tent with lights, pillows for a family social & dining area – think Glamping.
N. Build A Wooden Frame & Add Sailcloth For Backyard Glamping
This is a perfect Staycation in the backyard
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I loved sharing these beautiful ideas. Happy Almost Summer!
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