I think our sandbox might be one of the best purchases we've made for the kiddos.  Sometimes we think a toy will go over well, but then it flops.  But the sandbox continues to be a big hit!  I can't say I love sweeping the kitchen floor every night because of the sand that gets tracked in, but I can deal with it.  Cate Cate loves being in the sandbox now!  She'll sit in there and play with the sand and sand toys for a long time.  She doesn't even seem to mind getting sand on her face and in her mouth.