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.
C. Have Hula Hoops?
Photo Alanna George
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.
E. Use an Umbrella
Insert an umbrella into a large cable reel for a shady spot.
F. Make A Little Shaded Beach
G. Use a Swing Set or Frame
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.
Photo via Sew 4 Home
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
Photo via Les P’tit Mos Dits
K. Hang Saris From A Tree For A Beautiful Tent or Yurt
Photo via Pinterest
L. Buy a Tent on Etsy
Etsy
Tent For Glamping on Etsy
M. Create a Family Social & Dining Area
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