Perfect for the Pool

I looked at every website and finally found a beach bag I love. It's super huge and was on $15. 3 towels, all of our toys, huge water bottle, snacks... you name it and we stick it in there. Not to mention I love the fact it was so cheap. It's made of plastic so you can stick anything in there whether it's wet or dry.

swimsuit season

I know I missed the boat almost to get my youngest her swimsuit, but the nice part is I found one I loved for half the price. I love all of Kate Mack's swimsuit line for children, but they are too expensive. I found a similar one though at Janie and Jack. I just ordered it, so I can't wait to get it in the mail.

fropper

We were at our local Learning Tree and the lady handed one of these to my 3 year old. She went all over the store bouncing and triking on it. I felt like she wouldn't get to much use from it, since she is already 3. However, it would be perfect for a 2 year old to grow into. It seemed pretty durable and it also folds up for easy storage, which is an extra bonus.

hullabaloo

This game by Cranium is great for indoors or outdoors. Any age can play it. Our girls play with it outside a ton. Basically, you just lay out shapes with colors and pictures on them all over the ground. Then you have a console that announces what to do next. They do crazy dances, they crawl to their spots, just a ton of different imaginative things to do.

ball sprinkler

I saw this from Fisher Price come out last year and now I noticed Pottery Barn Kids came out with one similar (both are pictured) this year. I think this would a fun toy for the girls this summer, so I am for sure going to put this on my wanted list for the girls. It looks like it would be a fun summer activity we can do when it's super hot.

bouncy ball or pony?

This toy is just like those bouncy balls that kids sit and hop on outside, but it's a pony. You inflate it, but it's so solid you don't even realize it. It also has a base you can purchase that makes it rock. Here's the website that sells them http://www.rodytoy.com/ and they come in every color there. You can find them just about anywhere for sale though. When I saw them at the toy store I didn't even realize that you blew it up, b/c the plastic is so tough.

gertie ball

We got this gertie ball this weekend. Awhile ago, I was told by a friend to get one, b/c their texture makes it easy for the younger kids to grasp. You blow it up with a straw and if you have a younger child you don't blow it up all of the way, so they can catch it easier. My 3 year old plays with it all the time and so does my husband!

willies and macs

I love this umbrella. I also love everything else on this website under kids. From what I read Cath Kidston is a designer in the UK. Her prices aren't bad, but remember to do the conversion. Right now 1 pound is about $1.46 for the time being. They also have great sales every so often, so I book mark this and go back to the website, http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/c-116-kids-wellies-macs.aspx. The umbrella is under the section Willies and Macs. She has tons of school supplies, bags, clothing .... Oh, and for the deginer in you she offers fabrics and oilcloths.

searching for shells

I saw this one day when looking at toys on the internet and though it would be a great way to carry our shells around the next time we go to the beach. Next time we go on vacation to the ocean, I want to get one of these bags. Then my daughters can use their buckets for something else rather than to carry their shells! They also come in several colors. Just search for Kathe Kruse Shell Bag.

learn and play

These bouncy balls are very neat in design. I want to get them for my girls (of course I have to wait for an occasion.) They come in two different sizes. I figured I would get one in one size and the other a different for variety. I love the colors and the simplicity of the design. I believe they are made by Crockodile Creek. Once I get them, I will edit this post with any of my comments.