For years now, there's been a big demand for summer-ready inflatables: unicorn floats , inflatable pools , even party-size floats for all your friends. And there's a new trend coming to a yard near you: Giant inflatable sprinklers, perfe…
This is a sponsored message from Spin Master Hatchimals CollEGGtibles With Easter almost here, parents are looking for ways to make the holiday more special for kids. One creative idea: Put a twist on your traditional Easter egg hunt by …
Well, it's officially November. And while it's been a warm October for a lot of us, there's no fighting the fact that it's now fall. We know kids everywhere are excited, too, so we've rounded up 8 fun, easy crafts using gorgeous fallen l…
Sometimes, I think kids have a button in their heads --like in the movie Inside Out -- and it gets pressed whenever they see water. When activated, it's like this button overrides all rational thought with POOOOOOOL! the second they see …
During these dog days of summer, when there's really no other word to describe the heat but "blergh," we parents have to think way beyond the sprinklers and water balloons that we've been relying on to keep our kids cool (and occupied). …
If you thought Michael Phelps racing a great white was the summer's biggest shark-in-a-pool news, that's because you haven't seen this hot water accessory yet. Yes. It's a wearable shark fin . We know our own aquaphiles will get themselv…
When researching our post about the coolest water activities for your yard , I noticed something pretty awesome: pool noodles are the hot crafting supply of the season. Maybe it's because they're only $1 each (or less) at dollar stores, …
Summer comes in two settings: Hotter and Hottest. That's why we love these amazing summer water activities for the backyard that we found on some of our favorite sites around the web. I mean I know that for kids, a nice, cool pool is oft…
Warmer weather means moving the inside activities outside, which is an all-around good thing -- especially when it comes to those long summer day get-togethers. Parties are somehow just more fun when they're in the backyard (and we admit…
Summer camps have changed a lot since we were kids. No offense to good ol' Camp Starfire and the many, many lanyards we made there, but the options for our kids are wildly creative, expertly thought-out, and -- sometimes -- curiously spe…
You may be wondering just how to remove ticks from your kids, should the need arise. And we don't blame you one bit. With the warmer weather comes longer days spent outdoors and kids running barefoot in the yard. Also, increased warning …
We're not alarmists around here, but we admit, we've been researching safe tick repellents for our own kids. The data we're seeing on the booming tick population around the country this spring is a little disconcerting, and overall, Lyme…
It's time to protect that cookie sheet and get your kid a cool snow tube this winter! What I love about snow tubes for kids is that they're not heavy to lug around (although, maybe a bit bulky) and they don't crack after one run like the…
The leaves are crunchy, the air is crisp, the sky is blue, and your kids need to have fun in those adorable costumes too. So we've put together a list of we think are some of the best local Halloween events for kids all around the countr…
With four kids who can ride their bikes to school on pavement and sidewalks, but also love to do a little off-roading as well, it's been a little challenging trying to figure out what kind of bike to get them. Until I discovered Cleary B…
Our neighbors have a trampoline in their backyard, and I'm pretty sure it's been there for the last 30 years. It has no net. No cover for the springs. It's kind of a parent's worst nightmare, but the kids beg to get on it every day. And …
With the Summer Games set to begin on August 5, we are getting ourselves ready to do some Olympic-sized television viewing as we cheer on the amazing athletes from around the world. So if you're celebrating what is sure to be a spectacul…
The coolest thing you'll encounter in the water this summer may be my daughter, who has transformed herself from a normal 13-year-old into a full-fledged mermaid. And, whoa, if you have a child who would love to swim like one of these cr…
With the kids out of school and the days so much longer, I've been trying to make summer extra fun for them, which means extending bedtimes way past their normal time and heading out for nighttime adventures. Seriously, there are so many…
My idea of a perfect day? Relaxing at the beach with a fun read while the kids play in the waves and never argue. Not even once. Okay, maybe that's not so realistic, but what might make me almost as happy is a beach towel that sand won't…
Happy 4th of July everyone! Oh America, you look pretty great for 240. Here's our advice for making the most out of the holiday: (Top image: popsicle stick American Flag craft via A Pumpkin and a Princess) 1. Be safe out there. 2. Fire u…
With four outdoor-loving kids and lots of pool and beach time on our calendar this summer, you can bet I am always stocking up on sunscreen. I'm pretty careful about when and how I slather it on, too, which is why I was surprised to see …
We all know that theme parks, playgrounds, and big outdoor events can be pretty overwhelming places to bring younger children, especially if you have several to keep track of. And big distractions like fireworks, cotton candy, and costum…
Though the Fourth of July may be the number one holiday of the summer, Shark Week comes in a close second. It's pretty popular among our readership because our kids get a good excuse to watch an entire week's worth of programming about o…