How We Transformed A Swing Set Into A Tree House For Growing Kids

This recycle idea is not for the birds!

Playthings swing sets are a great addition to your yard when kids are young, but they soon outgrow them.  What do you do then?  

With three boys , one family in Canton MA had a unique idea.  Why not transform the existing swing set into a tree house, hence, get a few more years out of it!  It was a great building project for the kids as well as a lesson in the art of the 4 R's....Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Remake.

A photo story from beginning to end:

The original Playthings Williamsburg swing set configuration.  

Family and friends had plenty of fun on the old swing set through the years.

A front view showing the new configuration as a tree house (still utilizing the swings)

 

Close up of the Tree House  section, roof and deck added, as well as, a bench inside. Allowing more room for grown kids and additional play space.

A side view of the new Tree House 

Brenden, Andrew, Christopher and friend Josh show off the final Tree House!  Notice the ropes tied to the front and sides for safety and adding a fun look.

Patriotic Craft Ideas for Summer Holidays

Whether you are celebrating Memorial Day, 4th of July,  Labor Day  or any other patriotic day or event check out these great craft ideas for the US Flag, decor or parties.

Wave these DIY Recycle Flag Ideas!  Cool, simple, fun.

These RocK!  Painted Flag Rocks.  Fun to find the stones and fun to paint. 

Decorate your Camp site with Red, White, Blue And Oh So Green Patriotic Campers

Have a crafty Summer Pals!

Share and Care for Endangered Species Day Pals!

Endangered Species Day is In May.

On May 19, 2017 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will observe Endangered Species Day in order to recognize the national conservation efforts to protect our nation's endangered species and their habitats.  

At Planetpals, We love Earth and all Earth's Creatures Big and Small,.  Check out Planetpals Endangered Species Page Learn all about Endangered Species!  Learn how may species there are, which creatures are the oldest, why habitats are so easy to break, and more.

Happy Mother's Day Mother Earth!

Love Your Mother,  We Do!

Learn all about Earth and what you can do! 

Happy May 2017 Full Moon Pals!

The Full Moon May's 2017 will be on MAY 10  for the United States (EST) and May 11th in Europe. This months New Moon will come later in the month on May 25th. The full moon for this May occurs on May 10 AT 5:42 pm  (in Eastern Time EST) in the Astrological SIGN of TAURUS.

Did you know we call the moon names?

Don't worry we are being kind!  The moon has been given names from different peoples based on the calendar and their culture for centuries! Some of May moon names are: The Flower Moon, The Milk Moon, Bright Moon, Hare Moon, Grass Moon, Planting Moon, Panther Moon, Dragon Moon and the Moon When Leaves Are Green.The Arapaho Indians referred to this Full Moon as "when the ponies shed their shaggy hair"

See the names for every month: 

Learn more about the Full Moon Names,  Moon Phases and Moon Facts at Planetpals!