river tubing 15 Tips for a Great River Tubing Trip [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tubing1.jpg]River tubing is such a fun summer adventure. So many states have awesome places to take a tubing trip; from a lazy float on a quiet river to a more rapid, white-water experience that keeps you on
blue caracao Thirsty Thursday Ocean Water Thirsty Thursday Ocean Water Since it is Outrageous Ocean Week [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/topics/outrageous-ocean-week/] at The SplashDeck, what better way to celebrate Thirsty Thursday [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/topics/thirsty-thursday/] than by toasting with a refreshing glass of Ocean Water. No, not the
books about the ocean Outrageous Ocean Week - Awesome Reads Outrageous Ocean Week – Awesome Reads Reading is such a great summer pastime. I love getting my kids’ imaginations working with a good book. Since it’s Outrageous Ocean Week [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/topics/outrageous-ocean-week/] here at the SplashDeck [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/], I wanted to
fish crafts Outrageous Ocean Week Projects At ToySplash [http://www.toysplash.com/], we love anything water related so when I saw some of these sweet ocean-themed crafts for kids, I decided we needed to feature a few of them in our Kids Create!! – Outrageous Ocean Week Projects. They have inspired a week’s worth of
firecracker float Thirsty Thursday Firecracker Float Yes, I realize it’s really Wednesday but since Independence Day is tomorrow (Thursday) I thought you might want to make this delicious Firecracker Float for your 4th festivities; thus the early posting of our Thirsty Thursday Firecracker Float. This float is refreshing. Everyone will love this cool, ice cream
4thofjulycelebration July 4th Snack Mix I am looking forward to a great day of pool time on the 4th. Planning ahead, I am going to throw together this perfect poolside snack I found on Pinterest [http://pinterest.com/toysplash/boards/]. Thought I’d share this July 4th Snack Mix with all of you, too! ## JULY
12 foot beach ball Beach Balls - Fun Games with a Classic Toy [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/beach_ball_294x114.png] The Beach Ball….probably one of the first water toys most of us ever played with. It’s a true classic in every sense of the word. So classic, in fact, it’s even part of
firecracker craft Kids' 4th of July Craft & Snack Party We are gearing up for the 4th of July at our house. There is something about this particular holiday that I just love. It embraces the feel of summer, patriotism, family, and fun all in one. We usually try to do a pre-4th party for the kids to enjoy
Captain Morgan The Perfect Mai Tai I have to admit, I haven’t tried and tested every drink recipe I have posted on “Thirsty Thursday [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/topics/thirsty-thursday/]“. I know, shame on me…..but the ones I post do sound and look amazing and I have probably made half of them.
4th of July crafts Firecracker Tie Dye T-Shirt Independence Day is next week already!! Yikes! In an effort to always have some kind of project for the kids each week, I decided we all needed to make these cool Firecracker Tie Dye t-shirts. Tie Dye is always a lot of fun. You can follow the instructions below
ice cream How about a Peanut Butter Blast? You say peanut butter……I’m totally there. I love peanut butter anything and most kids do, too. Since many of our drink recipes for Thirsty Thursday [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/topics/thirsty-thursday/] have alcohol in them, I thought it would be a nice change to add a
kids' summer activities When life hands you lemons..... When life hands you lemons….. make lemonade! and sell it!! Did you ever have a lemonade stand as a kid? My brother and I did and we had so much fun. We felt like real entrepreneurs running our own business…all grown up! The neighborhood adults were so gracious; stopping
awesome quotes about great dads Awesome Quotes about Great Dads [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dad.jpg]Father’s Day…a day that is now bittersweet for me since my dad is no longer on this earth. I am blessed to have a husband who is an amazing father so of course, we still enjoy
Gilligan's Island drink The Gilligans Island drink Skipper!!!!! Ok, maybe you are too young to remember this little gem of a TV show but it’s been on continual rerun for many, many, many years. It’s silly TV that makes you laugh even though you know it’s so completely unreal. Watching it as kids it
duct tape Boredom Buster Pool Noodle Activities for Kids During the summer, I am constantly wracking my brain for new games and activities to keep my kids occupied. The inevitable whine of “I’m booooored. I have nothing to do.” is one of my least favorite sounds of summer…. When I reply that there are toilets to be cleaned
fathers day Lemon Shandies and the Purple Mustache Smoothie Father’s Day [http://www.toysplash.com/Category/Home/Fathers-Day-Gifts.aspx] is coming up so I wanted to focus on two drinks for this week’s Thirsty Thursday [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/topics/thirsty-thursday/] feature: Lemon Shandies and the Purple Mustache Smoothie. One for dad and
10 Sun Protection tips 10 Important Tips for Sun Protection With summer-like weather finally here, it’s time for a few important reminders about sun protection. Here’s our 10 Important Tips for Sun Protection. [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cabana.jpg] 1. Avoid being in the sun between 10 AM and 2 PM,
Disney Princess dolls A Pool Tea Party! Now that school is out, we are all looking for some summer fun to keep our kids entertained and happy. We have a pool and it gets hot where we live, so I am always trying to come up with some pool-time, fun-filled activities for my kids and
frozen cherry mojito The Frozen Cherry Mojito Summer warmth is moving in so I feel ready for a frozen drink to help me cool off. I love anything cherry so when I saw this recipe for the Frozen Cherry Mojito…..well, they had me at cherry. This recipe is enough for 6 servings so invite a few
remember those who gave their lives The True Meaning of Memorial Day What is Memorial Day? Do most Americans even understand? Do your kids? Do you know the True Meaning of Memorial Day? In an effort to help explain what Memorial Day is all about I looked it up on Wikipedia. Here’s the definition I found: “Memorial Day is a United
beach party 5 Tips for the Perfect Beach Picnic With Memorial weekend coming up I know many of you are looking forward to spending time at the beach, park or lake. Whenever my family does this, I like to pack a picnic. We love to have unscheduled eating and playing time so my 5 Tips for the Perfect Beach
blue lagoon The Patriotic Layered Drink and The Blue Lagoon Memorial weekend is almost here! Most people have some sort of gathering or celebration so for Thirsty Thursday [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/2013/05/16/thirsty-thursday-the-watermelon-breeze/] I am bringing you 2 drinks today – one for kids; one for adults – The Patriotic Layered Drink and The
Aloe Gator sunblock Is My Sunblock Safe? As we all gear up for the Memorial Day weekend when many of us will be spending ample amounts of time in the sun, you may be wondering “is my sunblock safe?” We’ve got the latest information about sunblock safety that we wanted to share with you. A recent
coconut water The Watermelon Breeze Memorial weekend is just around the corner and I love having people over for a little party or barbecue. I found the perfect drink to serve at my Memorial Day Pool Party [http://www.toysplash.com/waterfun/2013/05/14/how-to-throw-a-memorial-day-pool-party/] ! The Watermelon
American pool toys How to Throw a Memorial Day Pool Party I love to throw a party! I know when I say that some people just roll their eyes and say “not me, no way. It’s too much stress!” I am not a fan of stress so over the years I have learned how to throw a party without making
