Once you've made a sand castle, expand the pretend play by carving a river from the castle to the sea. Add rocks for boulders, dig waterfalls, and build tiny boats the kids can sail to open waters.

"My son Carlo…loves playing with Kinetic Sand. He's very sensory. So am I," he says, adding that the collaboration with the kids' play company was a natural fit. It took Valastro and his team ...

The side benches are great for kids who don’t want to sit directly in the sand while they play. The showerproof canopy also ...

Of course, a sandbox is also a great place for them to play in the backyard. The best sandboxes can close to ward off the elements (and unwelcome guests) and give kids a place to sit that’s not ...