Easy Zen Garden
I had a broken candle holder that I was trying to decide how to upcycle it. Then it came to me - a Zen Garden! I've also included a kid friendly version as well!
Here is the original candle holder base.
I bought 2 packages of sand from Dollar Tree and placed it in the center of the candle holder.
I added a few decorative rocks from Dollar Tree, as well as an extendable backscratcher. You could also use a bent fork or look for a small gardening rake.
Place somewhere in your home and at times of stress use the backscratcher to make designs in the sand. You can also hold the rocks and rub your fingers on the smoothness or use them to draw as well. Even running your fingers through the sand is calming.
Kid Version -
I used a shoe box with a lid, added the sand, some glass flat rocks, and some cars from Dollar Tree. Kids can drive the cards and construction cards through the sand.
Add some spoons and forks to create designs, scoop and dump sand, and my son loved playing with his super heroes in it. Put the lid on it and it packs away nicely.
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Love this! I am going to build one of these in my old bird bath. Thanks for sharing!
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