Go Play Outside! Backyard Guide
There are so many compelling reasons for kids to stay inside, even in the summer–cable television, video games, central air conditioning. These perfect outdoor toys will coax them outside and keep them there, while you catch up on your summer reading.
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Water Balloon Catapult Set
You don’t want this water balloon set for the catapult. You want it for the handy hose adapter that allows you to efficiently fill your weapons without delay.
$12 at Amazon
Kirtsy This
| Posted
08 Jul, 2008
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Child-Friendly Bird Feeder
If your kid can remember to keep the bird feeder filled, maybe the birds will top using your car as a bathroom.
$26 at Hearthsong
Kirtsy This
| Posted
08 Jul, 2008
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Giant Wooden Pick Up Sticks
These pick up sticks are super-sized at just over 3-feet long.
Dump them out in the lawn and pick one up without moving the others.
$20 at Hand Picked Collection
(Price converted from British pounds.)
Kirtsy This
| Posted
07 Jul, 2008
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40” Earth Ball
This ball combines my kid’s innate love of globes and giant balls. Comes with a book of games, but I think reading the instruction manual will be the last thing on your kids’ minds when you bust this out.
$98 at Chasing Fireflies
Kirtsy This
| Posted
07 Jul, 2008
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Archery Set
These arrows don’t have actual points, still a misdirected suction cup aimed at an apple could hurt. Make sure all your fruit is accounted for.
$40 at Back to Basics Toys
Kirtsy This
| Posted
04 Jul, 2008
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Mini Be Walker
The design of this bike is lovely and with no pedals, kids can use it before they get the coordination required for a regular tricycle.
Great for twins or social kids.
$204 at Oompa Toys
Kirtsy This
| Posted
03 Jul, 2008
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Sidewalk Chalk Paint Sprayer
For the budding airbrush artist. Maybe he’ll spray chalk flames on your minivan.
$20 at Amazon
Kirtsy This
| Posted
02 Jul, 2008
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Turbo Bubble Machine
Why waste time blowing bubbles, when you could be chasing them instead?
$25 at Back to Basics Toys
Kirtsy This
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02 Jul, 2008
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Beach Ball Blast
I want to put this in my yard just to water the lawn. When people look at it weird, I’ll be all, “It’s my sprinkler.”
$12 at Amazon
Kirtsy This
| Posted
01 Jul, 2008
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Sailboat Popsicle Molds
These cute popsicles may take the pain out of giving up High Fructose Corn Syrup in favor of homemade frozen treats. The boat also catches any drips from a slow eater on a hot day. They’d be great for a theme birthday party too.
$20 at Amazon
Kirtsy This
| Posted
01 Jul, 2008
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Jumbo Inflatable Bowling Ball and Pins
To be a really good bowler, you’ve got to be the ball.
$90 at Pottery Barn Kids
Kirtsy This
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30 Jun, 2008
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Rolly Sand Digger
Sure, your kid has a sandbox shovel, but what about the big projects? Wouldn’t a steel crane come in handy? You bet it would. The base has three wheels and spins 360 degrees. How I wish they made one of these for grownups.
$75 at Sensational Beginnings
Kirtsy This
| Posted
13 Sep, 2005

