It's summer, which means that for a lot of us, it's hot and sticky outside, and our only hope for respite lies in a nice, cool body of water . Preferably, that body of water is nearby, free, and totally virus-safe.
If you're like me and have discovered that your nearby pools aren't open and every family in your town is at the lake, you might need to take matters into your own hands. Luckily, there are tons of options out there for families who are looking for ways to cool off and enjoy summer at home.
Happily, you don't even have to spend that much in your efforts to keep yourself and your family (literally) chill. This play pool is only $3 (no lie!). Of course, there are always larger (and deeper) options, like this Intex Mini Frame Kiddie Pool ($62.99) and this incredible inflatable jungle play pool ($74.99).
If you're not ready to go off the deep end (sorry), you still have options! There are a ton of fun kid-friendly sprinklers out there. Try the Wet & Wild Hydro Twist Pipeline Sprinkler ($12), the Unicorn Sprinkler ($50), or the Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Splash Patrol Sprinkler ($17.99).
Of course, you might prefer to go old school with your fun in the sun. Water balloons are still very much a thing, from the Zuru Crazy Bunch O Balloons ($7.99) to these rapid-fill, self-sealing balloons ($24.99) to this small water slide that somehow incorporates both sliding and water balloons ($19.99). You know, that might be the best choice of them all.
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