Wigglin’ Water Squirter Hose Sprinkler – Does It Work?
May 25, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Outdoor Fun, Summer Yard Toys
Well, I fell victim to the cool picture on the package of the Wigglin’ Water Squirter Hose sprinkler when I saw it on the shelf at Wal-Mart today. At just $16.95, I thought I’d give it a try for my triplets’ 4th birthday this summer.
Here’s my theory – my kids always bump into eachother using a traditional sprinkler, perhaps this one will allow them to spread out more and reduce sibling fights. I know, wishful thinking. I’m sure they’ll all group together in the same spot anyway.
I have to confess. I have a secondary motive for buying the Wigglin’ Water …read more
Beach Blast Ball for Outdoor Water Fun
April 20, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Outdoor Fun, Summer Yard Toys
Check out the Beach Blast Ball that I found on the BabyCenter store today for children ages 3 and up. This toy costs $12.95 and is just 18″ in diameter. Once attached to a garden hose, the ball bounces and squirts water in all different directions. In fact, kids won’t know where it’s going to bounce or spray next making it different from a typical backyard sprinkler.
What do you think of this new version of a sprinkler? I have to wonder if it really works as well as it appears to in the picture.
Image source: BabyCenter.com
Slip ‘N Slide the Summer Away!
August 12, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys
Well, folks, we’re in the last few weeks of summer vacation. So, before the green leaves start changing into orange and red ones, and the tank tops are traded in for sweaters, let’s give those water toys their last moments of summer glory.
Our toy sprinkler decided it was finally done with our abuse and quit on us, and so we purchased a Nemo Slip ‘N Slide for the kids to play on. We put it up in my mom’s backyard, which has a very slight slope, and the inflated end of the toy made for a fun little …read more
