The Dog Days of Summer

July 5, 2009

With the adorables out of school, the best way to keep yourself sane is to keep the adorables busy! Better yet, send them outside!

This isn’t rocket-science, but I’ve compiled a list of things to help you do it (and the side effects are extreme drowsiness come bedtime!):

1. The Banzai Slip ‘N Six Pins

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The adorables slide down the shoot and crash into pins. A winner every time – even with the super-cold water from the water hose. $24.99 on Amazon (seriously, couldn’t they have added 1 penny and made you eligible for Free Super Saver shipping??)
Banzai Slip ‘N Six Pins

2. Wham-O Slip ‘N Slide Double Wave Rider

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Two adorables who love to race? $38 from Amazon (also qualifies for Free Super Saver Shipping).
Wham-O Slip‘N Slide Double Wave Rider

3. Banzai Falls Splash Blast Lagoon Waterslide

For little kids (ages 3-5-ish), this combo slide and pool is a winner. Wal-Mart has a great price on it too right now: $99. Wahoo!

4. Little Tikes Rocky Mountain River Race
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The Granddaddy of them all! Friends of mine have this and I pine for it – for me, not the kids. They love it too though. It’s a more expensive investment ($406, but free shipping from Amazon), but is hours of fun for older kids.
Little Tikes Rocky Mountain River Race