Inflatable pool toys?

Joe S

Do you like collecting inflatable pool/beach toys, air mats, beach balls, ride on animals, pools, party toys and other inflatables? If so, what kind and where do you shop for them?

Thanks!

Answer
We get new pool toys every year, the kids, now 19, 18 and 9 still look forward to it. I make "Summer fun packs" as one of their Christmas gifts so that in the dead of winter they can look forward to Beachy-times. I generally guy the floats wherever they are on clearance at seasons end, and might get waterpark tickets, new beach towels, and stuff like that too.

What are some clean, kid friendly, good beaches to visit close to MD and DC?

Michelle C

I want to go to the beach this weekend and take my daughters, but I dont want to go far. I live in Washington DC. Any suggestions?

Answer
The name of the beach is Rehoboth, not Rehobeth, and it is located in Delaware, not Maryland. If you want to visit some of the bay beaches, you could head to Sandy Point State Park, just prior to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Chesapeake and North Beach are also close by. Just take Rt. 2 south from Rt. 50 east. Chesapeake Beach has a fun Water Park, a beach and a great boardwalk, as well as a charming little museum and train station. Food at the Rod & Reel is really a treat, but save room for dessert at the ice cream and candy shop on the main street.

You can also head north to Havre de Grace and enjoy the antique shops, boutiques and hardshell crabs.

Or you could select Tilghman Island or St. Michaels for the weekend. Very kid friendly, dog friendly and grown-up friendly, too. Take the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry across to Oxford and enjoy lunch on the water and ice cream at the Highland Creamery....homemade by a genuine Scotsman with a delightful brogue.

Visit the Chesapeake Maritime Museum, check out the charming shops, take a harbor cruise or book a sail on one of the few remaining working Skipjacks. If you visit Tilghman, be sure to take a day sail on the Lady Patty. Her captain, Jeff, is the father of two little boys and understands kids! It is a special day. Don't miss Lowe's Wharf where there is a lovely beach and the water is perfect for wading, a sand pit for volleyball and an old dingy that's filled with sand toys for the kids.

Now that doesn't mean you shouldn't at least consider the best family ocean beach in the area, Bethany. It has a great bandstand, boardwalk, beach and shops galore. Mango's has a view of the ocean and great carribean style food such as conch fritters and jerk chicken. There are clean, convenient bathhouses for your convenience and the kids will have a great time. Parking can be a problem, so plan to cross the bridge and arrive early.

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no kids at baby shower?

heather c

My best friend is throwing my baby shower and she lives with her parents (she's 20) but they live in a super nice big house on the beach. The only thing is this is my 2nd baby shower and most of my friends have kids around the age of 2. I would feel terrible having all these kids running around getting into thing at her house (they don't have any kids). So when I invite the people to come should I put not to bring the kids with? I'm not sure what to do.
My first child was a girl in 08' , and now we are having a boy. Otherwise we wouldn't have another shower :)
* I didn't ask for a nother shower. My bff is offering.

Answer
Some people may not be able to come unless they bring the kids. Maybe you can see if you can help get a bedroom set up as a play area. Just help your friend set aside anything fragile and bring in some toys for the kids to play with. Make sure its near the main baby shower area so you all can still keep an eye on the kids. Another option is if a few husbands can take the kids to a zoo for a few hours. Its not uncommon to have kids at a baby shower if it comes down to it. And talk to your friends parents and get there permission too to make sure its ok to rsvp a bedroom for the kids to play in.

It's not selfish to have a 2nd shower for a different sex baby. Don't let people bring you down like that. It's not all about the gifts. Its to have joy over a new life!

Kids these days????????

Q. I was a 00s kid. And I played tech decks,had pogs,collected Pokemon cards,sega dreamcast,GameCube,ps1. But my brothers are 2010 kids,they are young and have ipod touches,phones,ps3,Xbox 360s,YouTube accts,twitters,turtle beach mics,all call of duties. What happened to children???

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When *I* was a kid:
Kids played outdoors the majority of the day.
There was 1 channel (maybe 2 if you were lucky and lived in the right area) dedicated to children. And it was the first channel dedicated to children.
There were only a few types of video game consoles, and very few families had them. You had to find the right families if you wanted to play any games without going to arcades. There were 60 houses in my neighborhood, and only 4 of them had a video game console.
If you wanted money, you found a way to earn it. Whether it was mowing lawns, washing cars, or selling lemonade. And, you were lucky if you got more than 50 cents a job. Once you got to be mature enough, you might get a job as a babysitter at a whopping 2-5 bucks an hour, depending on your experience level.
Making your own toys was the way to go. Whether it was making tables for your dolls out of strawberry baskets or musical instruments out of trash.

As a teen, I finally got to use the internet, which was new and dial-up. And we only used it when needed. And, you got kicked off the internet if someone was placing a call.
When I was an older teen, the first "color" cellphone came out. It had a green back light instead of a white one. That year I got my first phone but ONLY because I had events that went on in different counties, so my parents needed a way to contact me.
Text messages were charged by the letter and phones didnt have cameras. And, most people didn't have cellphones, instead they had beepers and needed to use payphones if they wanted to respond to a message sent to their beeper while they were out of the house.

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what are some god gift basket themes/ideas for a 3 year old girl?

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Q. i want to make my friends daughter a girft basket for her birthday -i was wondering if there were any good sites with themes and different styles of wrapping. or if anyone has good ideas! i dont have a lot of money so it cant be a character or anything - i was thinking of getting a sand bucket and doing a beach toy theme -but i was wondering if anyone was more creative?? lol and if anyone had any favorite sites?

Answer
There are a lot of free gift basket ideas on the website below. They have articles about how to make gift baskets - all types with dozens of themes. Kids gift basket ideas too.

Really nervous about our upcoming trip to the beach? Can any of you Moms give me some tips?

~CriCkeT~

We are taking our Daughter to the beach for the 1ST TIME! We are SUPER excited, yet super nervous! She will be 17 months old and she is just everywhere! She never sits still, and she can pitch some tantrums! LOL...She has never been this far away from home (12 hrs) and we are just really nervous! Can you please give me some tips on how to make the trip and the drive easier? Thanks!

Answer
Car DVD player and several of her favorite movies or cartoon DVD's

Take plenty of healthy snacks and drinks for her.

Take beach toys- a pail and shovel, some sand toy molds to make shapes with. Pack a few surprise toys for her during the trip in the car. Check dollar stores for simple little things like a small stuffed animal or something she can play with in the car that won't make a mess. Pull them out every so often and let her have one to keep her entertained and happy on the trip.

Schedule breaks at regular intervals for the potty and just to stretch legs, get a snack etc.. You'd be amazed how pulling off the road for 10 minutes will revive you and keep kids happier in the car!

Lots of sunscreen and one of those little canopy tents to sit in for her or a big umbrella you can all fit under on the beach to protect from the sun.

Another thing with beaches- and I'm assuming it is an ocean beach- be careful about the water. Strong under tows can come in fast and be undetected even from a short wade into the water on the shore. If a little one gets caught by one they can be pulled out far into the water and drown. Be sure someone is holding her hand tight if down by the water and don't let her out of easy grasp for a second.

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How do you keep 30 kids entertained?

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jjbeezy

I have 30 kids age 11 and under coming over and i have no idea how to entertain them any ideas?

Answer
Is it for a birthday party?
- Order a jump n fun.
- Order pizza.
- Make sure theres food!
- Movies and music. The big m's.
- A pool is always fun(: So is a trampoline(with a net would be nice).
- Play sports like soccer, volleyball, badminton, basketball etc.
- Do things outside. Water guns. Water balloons. They'll take care of it.
- A slip n slide.
-Wii.
-Play hide and seek outside?
-Board games and then give out prizes to the winner.
-Pineta and pin the tail on the donkey if its a party.
-Balloon darts? Bean bags? BBQ!(:

Just go to walmart or toysrus and pick up a couple of outdoor toys. (:
These links will help:
-http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2269725
-http://www.walmart.com/browse/Outdoor-Play/Outdoor-Games/_/N-7ud3Zaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p4f?ic=48_0&ref=125871.365943&tab_value=All&catNavId=14521&fromPageCatId=14521
-http://www.walmart.com/ip/Beach-Ball-Sprinkler/5359083

What are some fun crazy things to put on a beach scavenger hunt list?

skyistheli

I want some things that are going to be fun and entertaining to do on the beach. I'm 16 by the way. There are also going to be kids there, so they have to be appropriate.

Answer
Buy some regular sacks of skittles (like 5) and bury them partly in the sand, with one of the corners sticking out of the sand.
(you can put sticky notes on the skittles bags and write down a clue. of that's what kind of scavenger hunt it is. )
You can also secretly get a kid to join in a secret thing with you, and you can bury most of him in the sand, but he can burst out of the sand- next to the first given item.
You can make up a sound que like a cough and whistle.
It scares the piss out of the victim and makes it more Fun.
try burying cheap pool toys/beach toys (still in the packaging-but bring scissors so they can use them after!) in the sand with another corner out, like the skittles.

Here are some more things to put in the sand/in places-

Beach ball
squirt gun ( fill it up for instant crossfires)
lollipops (individual packaged)
5 dollar bill wrapped around it self. ( remember to map them, you don't want to leave those there! D: )
gag peanut butter/candy jar( with the worms that shoot out )
5 dollar sandals.
a paper card with a coupon on it. (one free hug from any scavenger/ one hint/ activity choice/etc. )
cheap waterproof disposable cameras.(for whoever is out of state, or just loves to snippity snap funny things)
GRAND PRIZE OPTIONS :DDD
20 dollar bill wrapped around itself/in a fake chest
Sack of candy
A set of foam footballs/ whiffleball set/ bachii ball set / other game set for everyone.

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Where can I get a beach-themed jigsaw puzzle round in shape and no more than nine inches in diameter?

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Q. My granny needs a puzzle that has fish or some other beach themed item, even Spongebob, but it has to be nine inches or smaller. Links to online shopping items would be helpful.

Answer
Toys R Us has a huge stock of puzzles- and I've seen lots of different fish/beach designs

Other sources: Christmas Tree shops, dollar store, AC Moore, Michaels, some JoAnns Fabrics

Also, it is not difficult to use a kids crayon book picture, computer pic, your own photo and take it to a Staples or Office copy place. They can copy original work onto heavy stock and you can use an exacto knife to cut it into a puzzle.
That gives you total control over the content and size and it is not expensive For a base, just use a basic frame and precut mat.

Where is the best beach for families in Southern California?

Pucci88

We are going on a trip to Long Beach California, and wanted to know where a good beach that would be safe to swim in the area. We will have a car so we will be able to drive to it as long as it is worth the drive.

Answer
Corona Del Mar is good because it has somewhat of a enclosed beach unlike newport or Huntington where you can lose kids...it is more of a family beach..but GOOD parks for a good time are Santa Monica's pier, Venice is cool for the adult workout toys..

Balboa Island is cool because it is a bay and there are no waves..but you can cross on the ferry to the peninsula where there are TONS of things to do...it is kind of the Coney Island of Orange County..

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Where is the best beach for families in Southern California?

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Pucci88

We are going on a trip to Long Beach California, and wanted to know where a good beach that would be safe to swim in the area. We will have a car so we will be able to drive to it as long as it is worth the drive.

Answer
Corona Del Mar is good because it has somewhat of a enclosed beach unlike newport or Huntington where you can lose kids...it is more of a family beach..but GOOD parks for a good time are Santa Monica's pier, Venice is cool for the adult workout toys..

Balboa Island is cool because it is a bay and there are no waves..but you can cross on the ferry to the peninsula where there are TONS of things to do...it is kind of the Coney Island of Orange County..

What are some fun things for young kids to do?

smiles

We are having a family reunion later this month and there will be lots of kids from 2 to at least 8. What are some fun ideas to keep them entertained?

Answer
1. Make mini cup cakes........put a plastic table cloth out on the patio.......along with cans of frosting and jars of sprinkles.....they can decorate their own then.

2. Buy some nerf balls of all sizes....and nerf bats. They will have their own baseball teams. Set up a small basketball hoop for others you want to do that.

3. Buy some beach balls and blow them up and some with the weights in them too.....they are wacky balls. Have them laying around they will do what ever with them.

4. Have some jars of bubbles sitting outside.

5. If you will be where you can let the kids run under a sprinkler head they will love it. You can buy a nice one like at Target that is raised up in the air..........

6. Have an area where all of their stuff is set up and CD's playing with interactive music........like the hokey pokey and stuff like that. If you don't have the cd's go to your library and see if they do.

7. Set up a canopy with a tv.........and some blankets on the ground..........they can go in and watch cartoons.......you know the old fashioned type......porky pig........bugs.....etc........get them from your library.

8. get some foam and make nerf horse shoes.......

9. Make up a clown head out of a super large box.......cut out a large opening for the mouth........the kids will soon try putting their nerf ball through it.

10.Get some construction paper and crayons at the dollar store.........they can draw if they want to.

11. If you will have tweens or teens.......let them get a good short story book......and they can read to the smaller kids....

12. Have some Large nerf blocks or plastic blocks in a tub and they will soon be creative.

14. Have their own snack table set up so they can serve themselves to apple wedges.....carob dipped bananas....peanut butter in celery with raisins....Mellon balls........mini muffins....mini healthy cookies....yogurt in the long plastic bags..mini boxed juices in a tub of ice....If they have never eaten it.....or said they disliked it......they won't want to be outdone and will gobble it down.

15. Have a watermelon eating contest with small slivers of watermellon.

16. Cloth boomerangs and cloth frisbees.

17. White kitchen size trash bags with a draw string.......the kids will love picking up trash.

18. Have some small puzzles set out on boxes.......you have covered with white plastic covers.......you can get ones where they are for 2 to 8 years old........don't go over 50 piece puzzles though........


Using nerf products and cloth products will avoid injuruies to the children and other people attending.

Go to a Dollar Tree or a 99 cent only store (if you live in CA, AZ, NV, or TX).........you can get tons of safe toys cheap.......

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Where can I get a beach-themed jigsaw puzzle round in shape and no more than nine inches in diameter?

best kids beach toys image

Q. My granny needs a puzzle that has fish or some other beach themed item, even Spongebob, but it has to be nine inches or smaller. Links to online shopping items would be helpful.

Answer
Toys R Us has a huge stock of puzzles- and I've seen lots of different fish/beach designs

Other sources: Christmas Tree shops, dollar store, AC Moore, Michaels, some JoAnns Fabrics

Also, it is not difficult to use a kids crayon book picture, computer pic, your own photo and take it to a Staples or Office copy place. They can copy original work onto heavy stock and you can use an exacto knife to cut it into a puzzle.
That gives you total control over the content and size and it is not expensive For a base, just use a basic frame and precut mat.

Where is the best beach for families in Southern California?

Pucci88

We are going on a trip to Long Beach California, and wanted to know where a good beach that would be safe to swim in the area. We will have a car so we will be able to drive to it as long as it is worth the drive.

Answer
Corona Del Mar is good because it has somewhat of a enclosed beach unlike newport or Huntington where you can lose kids...it is more of a family beach..but GOOD parks for a good time are Santa Monica's pier, Venice is cool for the adult workout toys..

Balboa Island is cool because it is a bay and there are no waves..but you can cross on the ferry to the peninsula where there are TONS of things to do...it is kind of the Coney Island of Orange County..

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How do you keep 30 kids entertained?

best kids beach toys image

jjbeezy

I have 30 kids age 11 and under coming over and i have no idea how to entertain them any ideas?

Answer
Is it for a birthday party?
- Order a jump n fun.
- Order pizza.
- Make sure theres food!
- Movies and music. The big m's.
- A pool is always fun(: So is a trampoline(with a net would be nice).
- Play sports like soccer, volleyball, badminton, basketball etc.
- Do things outside. Water guns. Water balloons. They'll take care of it.
- A slip n slide.
-Wii.
-Play hide and seek outside?
-Board games and then give out prizes to the winner.
-Pineta and pin the tail on the donkey if its a party.
-Balloon darts? Bean bags? BBQ!(:

Just go to walmart or toysrus and pick up a couple of outdoor toys. (:
These links will help:
-http://www.toysrus.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2269725
-http://www.walmart.com/browse/Outdoor-Play/Outdoor-Games/_/N-7ud3Zaq90Zaqce/Ne-2p4f?ic=48_0&ref=125871.365943&tab_value=All&catNavId=14521&fromPageCatId=14521
-http://www.walmart.com/ip/Beach-Ball-Sprinkler/5359083

What are some fun crazy things to put on a beach scavenger hunt list?

skyistheli

I want some things that are going to be fun and entertaining to do on the beach. I'm 16 by the way. There are also going to be kids there, so they have to be appropriate.

Answer
Buy some regular sacks of skittles (like 5) and bury them partly in the sand, with one of the corners sticking out of the sand.
(you can put sticky notes on the skittles bags and write down a clue. of that's what kind of scavenger hunt it is. )
You can also secretly get a kid to join in a secret thing with you, and you can bury most of him in the sand, but he can burst out of the sand- next to the first given item.
You can make up a sound que like a cough and whistle.
It scares the piss out of the victim and makes it more Fun.
try burying cheap pool toys/beach toys (still in the packaging-but bring scissors so they can use them after!) in the sand with another corner out, like the skittles.

Here are some more things to put in the sand/in places-

Beach ball
squirt gun ( fill it up for instant crossfires)
lollipops (individual packaged)
5 dollar bill wrapped around it self. ( remember to map them, you don't want to leave those there! D: )
gag peanut butter/candy jar( with the worms that shoot out )
5 dollar sandals.
a paper card with a coupon on it. (one free hug from any scavenger/ one hint/ activity choice/etc. )
cheap waterproof disposable cameras.(for whoever is out of state, or just loves to snippity snap funny things)
GRAND PRIZE OPTIONS :DDD
20 dollar bill wrapped around itself/in a fake chest
Sack of candy
A set of foam footballs/ whiffleball set/ bachii ball set / other game set for everyone.

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