Simplay3's Summer Summary
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 1 Jun 2023
Here at Simplay3, we have you ready to take on the summer with FOUR new toys to spice up your backyard fun! Let’s take a look!Sunny Day Picnic Playhouse Spark and fuel your little one's imagination wi…
Make it home - Community Give Back
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022
Finally, you are feeling pretty settled in your new place. Now is the time to get connected with your new community. Now, there are many different ways to do this. There are town meetings to attend or…
Make It Home - Time for A Housewarming!
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022
It’s party time! There is no better way to break in a new home than a celebration. It can be a housewarming party or a small get-together - you decide. But before friends and family head over, look ar…
Make It Home - First Year Garden
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022
With a place to call your own, you can finally grow your own vegetables. Being a new gardener may seem intimidating, but the scariest part is starting. Check out just how easy it can be to start your…
Make It Home series - From House to Curb - Mailboxes for All House Styles
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 19 Jul 2022
Congrats on your new home! Now that you’ve lugged all your stuff inside, it's time to make this house a home - your home.One of the smallest yet most exciting aspects of a new house is getting mail to…
The BEST water play activities for the summer
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 14 Jul 2022
Has it hit 100 degrees where you’re at yet? It sure feels like it here! With the heat, you may have the urge to keep the kids inside, even though they are begging to go out. Stay cool this summer with…
Get Crafty: DIY Utility Garden Seat Cover
20 May 2022
The Simplay3 Rock & Reach Garden Seat offers versatile seating for tasks in the garden, garage or home with 360 degree tilting to relieve tension in your neck, back and knees. This little DIY util…
How to take your water table to a whole new level
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 12 May 2022
Water play is an essential part of childhood, whether that be swimming pools, splash pads, bathtubs, sinks or buckets. Not only is it fun, it can be used to develop important skills and lessons for yo…
5 best plants to plant in a raised garden bed
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 14 Apr 2022
Whether you are new to gardening or transitioning into urban-gardening, picking the perfect plants for raised garden planters can seem intimidating. Planting in a planter isn’t much different from…
How to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. topics while gardening with your child
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 6 Apr 2022
S.T.E.A.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. For many years, the original acronym was S.T.E.M., but recently an effort has been made to take the S.T.E.M. education to the n…
How To: Starting Your First Garden
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 22 Mar 2022
Spring is officially here! Everyone is pulling out their gardening supplies to plant their herbs, veggies, fruits and flowers. You may have always wanted to garden like your neighbors but starting has…
Fall Gardening Ideas
Posted by Simplay3 on 10 Sep 2021
Fall planting ideas: How to extend your gardening seasonI’m guilty. Here in Northeast Ohio, I start the planting season with a bang, but by the time early September rolls around my garden is reduced t…
5 Tips to Start Your Pollinator Garden
Posted by Simplay3 on 21 May 2021
It’s planting season! It’s time to head to your local nursery and break out the gardening gloves to create your outdoor oasis. Your beautiful outdoor garden could also double as a life source for poll…
5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Weekend Itinerary
Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 4 Nov 2020
Fall is here and the leaves are down! Here are 5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Weekend Itinerary!1) Create a big leaf pileHave the kids work together to build "the largest leaf pile!" At the end…
5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall
Posted by Simplay3 on 23 Sep 2020
Fall is here, and with that, Fall gardening! Here are the Top 5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall!
1. Till your soilTilling your garden mixes nutrients around in the soil and will work in a…
Creating Traditions for the New Year
Posted by Simplay3 on 27 Dec 2017
Each year, at each holiday, families celebrate by engaging in traditions that have been passed down or by starting new ones. This week we're thinking about new traditions that we can begin to encourag…
Keep It Easy: Easy Haul DIY Fire Pit Tutorial
Posted by Simplay3 on 27 Oct 2017
As the weather cools we instinctively want to heat up. The best way to do that while still enjoying fresh air is to have a bonfire. From s’mores to telling stories, a fire pit makes the experience…
Easy-Clean Pumpkin Sensory Activity
Posted by Simplay3 on 20 Oct 2017
It’s almost Halloween! And that means plenty of pumpkin activities for kids and grown ups. One of our favorite Halloween themed activities is carving pumpkins. This year we did it with a sensory…
Tips to Keep Little Ones Busy During Events
Posted by Simplay3 on 5 Oct 2017
Running from activity to activity can be rough on parents and children alike and with the start of fall it’s only going to get busier. Fall means the return of school activities, extracurriculars,…
Safety Tips for Outdoor Activities
Posted by Simplay3 on 22 Sep 2017
It’s that time of year when you soak up every little bit of sunshine before winter hits. From fishing and hunting to hikes and picnics, being outdoors is synonymous with Fall. While all of these outdo…
Benefits of Less Screen Time for Families
Posted by Simplay3 on 12 Sep 2017
We’ve all done it, you need to check some things off your to-do list so you put on the TV, hand over a tablet and suddenly a couple hours have gone by.
While not all screen time is bad, child…
Family Friendly Fall Activities
Posted by Simplay3 on 5 Sep 2017
We don’t know what it is about fall that makes it so amazing. Is it the leaves changing, football, bonfires, or the overabundance of fall inspired flavors? No matter the reason, we LOVE this season…
Garden Care After Fall Harvest
Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Aug 2017
The fall marks the perfect time to evaluate and adjust your soil in preparation of next year's planting. Here are some of our top tips for garden care to keep in mind as you harvest this year…
7 Outdoor Activities from Our Summer Bucket List
Posted by Simplay3 on 28 Jul 2017
Summer is quickly coming to a close and we still have things to mark off our summer bucket list. Summer is definitely a time to take advantage of the weather and be outside, here are our top 7 outd…
Product Spotlight: In & Out Activity Table
Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Jul 2017
The new In & Out Activity Table is the perfect addition to any home for the playroom, deck, or backyard. This versatile activity table does it all and then compacts nicely for storage after pl…
Get Outside: Activities for Your Water Table
Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Jul 2017
It’s summertime and the temperature has been rising, what better way for your little one to beat the heat than to play with water. Water tables not only provide a source of fun but they help children…
Creating the Perfect Kids Outdoor Play Space
Posted by Simplay3 on 5 Jul 2017
Outdoor play is key to children’s intellectual, social and of course physical development. The American Academy of Pediatrics says lots of unstructured outdoor play is critical to the health of ch…
Outdoor DIY Projects for this Summer
Posted by Simplay3 on 30 May 2017
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and there is so much work to get down around the house now that winter is gone. Simplay3 wants to share our top outdoor DIY projects for this summer to help you…
Garden Tools Every Beginner Needs
Posted by Simplay3 on 23 May 2017
Starting a garden can be a daunting task. What should I plant? Where do I put my garden? How much shade? What should my soil composition be? While we can’t answer every question we can offer our top p…
Spring Into Summer with These Top Tips
Posted by Simplay3 on 25 Apr 2017
It’s the end of April and by now (theoretically) we’ve all done our spring cleaning inside. As May encroaches it’s time to shift focus to the yard. At Simplay3 we take pride in first impressions and…