Ethan Walker 
Summer afternoons in our backyard usually end the same way: someone grabs a soaker, someone else grabs one, and within five minutes the whole family is soaked. After three summers of testing water blasters with my own kids, their cousins, and half the neighborhood, I have a pretty solid take on what works and what … Read more
Summer hits and suddenly every backyard becomes a warzone of garden hoses, water balloons, and soaked t-shirts. The right blaster turns a forgettable July afternoon into the kind of memory kids talk about in December. After three months of testing the best super soakers on the market, I can tell you the gap between a … Read more
Summer backyard battles just got a serious upgrade. If you have ever tired yourself out throwing water balloons one at a time, you already know why the best water balloon launchers have become a must-have for families, party hosts, and anyone who loves a good outdoor competition. Our team spent weeks comparing 10 of the … Read more
Summer is here, and if you have little ones, you already know that pool time is the highlight of the season. Finding the best swim rings for kids can feel overwhelming with hundreds of options on the market, but we spent weeks testing and comparing the top-rated picks so you do not have to. Our … Read more
Finding the best inflatable bounce houses with slide for your backyard can completely change how your kids experience summer. Our team spent weeks comparing models, reading hundreds of parent reviews, and testing the top-rated options on the market. What we found is that the right bounce house with a slide combo delivers hours of active … Read more
Summer hits different when you have a massive water slide sitting in your backyard waiting to be used. I have spent the last three summers testing inflatable water slides for adults at family reunions, block parties, and the occasional Tuesday just because it was hot. The right slide turns a boring afternoon into something people … Read more
When the summer heat hits and the kids start bouncing off the walls, having one of the best inflatable water slides for backyard fun can be an absolute lifesaver. Our team spent weeks researching, comparing, and analyzing 15 of the most popular options on the market to help you find the perfect fit for your … Read more
Every summer, families ask the same question at our pool: what keeps kids swimming, diving, and actually wanting to put their face in the water? After testing diving toys with my own kids and their cousins over three pool seasons, I learned that the right underwater toys can turn a hesitant swimmer into a confident … Read more
Summer afternoons in the backyard hit different when there is a kiddie pool on the lawn. I have spent the last three summers testing dozens of pools with my own kids, neighbors, and friends to find the ones that actually survive a season of splashing, dragging, and inevitable toddler tantrums. Finding the best kiddie pools … Read more
Summer days at the lake just hit different when there is a giant floating trampoline anchored in the shallows. Kids wear themselves out for hours, teenagers finally put down their phones, and even the adults start sneaking bounces when nobody is looking. After spending three summers testing inflatable water bouncers on a friend’s lake property … Read more