outdoor fun
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Beat the heat with 10 of the coolest backyard water toys, inflatable pools, and sprinklers.
Read Essay →: Beat the heat with 10 of the coolest backyard water toys, inflatable pools, and sprinklers.This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they’re all on sale,…
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6 of the coolest backyard swings to turn your yard into a playground
Read Essay →: 6 of the coolest backyard swings to turn your yard into a playgroundYou’ve got to admit, it helps motivate the kids to get outside and active when you have cool backyard swings…
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5 wonderful new books about spring for kids! YES, it’s finally here!
Read Essay →: 5 wonderful new books about spring for kids! YES, it’s finally here!It’s spring! Or as this homeschool mom thinks of it, spring book season! So many of us are relieved to…
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23 ways to celebrate the Fourth of July for kids (even if you don’t feel like waving a flag).
Read Essay →: 23 ways to celebrate the Fourth of July for kids (even if you don’t feel like waving a flag).While 4th of July is a time to celebrate freedom and the best of America, lately I know so many…
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Chance Basketballs give every move on the court more style. But that’s not all they do.
Read Essay →: Chance Basketballs give every move on the court more style. But that’s not all they do.Looking for a fabulous gift for an athletic kid this year? I’ve got you! Whether your teen can hit a…
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10 ways to make the most out of the last weekend of summer, most of them free
Read Essay →: 10 ways to make the most out of the last weekend of summer, most of them freeWith the final unofficial days of summer so close (wah!), we’ve got one more long weekend to milk the most…
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We tried the first LED string lights with mosquito repellent built right in. How did we live without these?
Read Essay →: We tried the first LED string lights with mosquito repellent built right in. How did we live without these?I’m all about outdoor entertaining in the summertime — especially this year — except the one thing that hasn’t gone away are the…
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We found a new bike for kids 5-12 that’s made to grow with them — in smarter and safer ways than just raising a seat
Read Essay →: We found a new bike for kids 5-12 that’s made to grow with them — in smarter and safer ways than just raising a seatWe’ve reached peak bike-riding season, but if you’ve been trying to buy a quality kids’ bicycle, they aren’t as easy…
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The coolest safe bike helmets for kids. As in, ones they’ll actually want to wear.
Read Essay →: The coolest safe bike helmets for kids. As in, ones they’ll actually want to wear.The best kids’ bike helmet in the world won’t do any good if your kid doesn’t want to put it…
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The coolest pool floats, from yachts and butterflies, to rainbow clouds for two (for all that safe social un-distancing we’ll be doing!)
Read Essay →: The coolest pool floats, from yachts and butterflies, to rainbow clouds for two (for all that safe social un-distancing we’ll be doing!)When I saw the FUNBOY pool floats my pool envy grew three sizes, because, a flamingo? Flaming lips? A rainbow…