Treehouse

Via houzz.com

What list of fun backyard ideas would be complete without a treehouse?! I love this little treehouse – it’s fun, it’s cute, and it’s not 6 feet in the air, so it’s still super safe for kids of all ages! Houzz.com has a ton of really fun and unique treehouse ideas. Go ahead and check it out here!

Stock Tank Pool

Via embracing-motherhood.com

Are you wanting a pool in your backyard, but you don’t have an extra $20,000 to spare? This stock tank pool is a great mid-range option that is more durable and clean than any fabric, above ground pool, and yet it’s a fraction of the cost of installing an actual pool. The stock tank itself costs a few hundred dollars, depending on the size, and then you’ll just need to get a cheap filter and pump to keep the water clean. This whole thing costs under a thousand dollars, and according to this blogger, her family of 5 kids have used it for three years and running!