Category Archives: Activities
Swan Floats are Back! #SwanLife
August 17, 2015The Giant Inflatable Swan, all 75 inches of it, has been one of the most popular pool floats for the last few years. Making appearances with Taylor Swift, Kaley Cuoco, … Continue reading
Quick & Easy Pool Parties
June 29, 2015I don’t know about you, but here in the south, it’s HOT HOT HOT! What better way to escape the heat, than a good old fashioned pool party? Now, I … Continue reading
Swabbing The Deck DIY
April 9, 2015Spring is underway, and the warm weather is finally arriving. It’s the perfect time to start “spring cleaning” your pool. Dust off the brush and skimmer, and unearth the chemicals, … Continue reading
Planning for Easter
March 31, 2015Hippity, Hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way! If you’re anything like me, you’ve just realized Easter is on April 5th this year. That’s just about 1 week away! Hopefully this hasn’t … Continue reading
Making the Most of Your Summer
July 9, 2014It’s easy to let summer just slip right through your fingers if you aren’t careful. For many of us, work continues and the daily grind gets in the way of … Continue reading
Awesome Pool Toys for Kids
July 3, 2014Are you scratching your head, wondering how to keep the kids busy all summer long? You can only run them to lessons, craft classes, reading programs, and so on, for … Continue reading
Girls Ice Cream Pool Party
June 20, 2014School’s out for summer! Keeping kids busy during the summer can be a challenge. ToySplash recently hosted a Girls Ice Cream Pool Party and all the girls attending agreed this … Continue reading
Top 12 Kids Water Games
May 30, 2014Kids love summer. No homework. Hanging out with friends happens a lot. Fun abounds. Everything is great until…you hear those dreaded words - “I’m bored.” Keeping your kids occupied all … Continue reading
Outdoor Giant Tic Tac Toe
April 2, 2014Are your kids bored with the same old games? Why not try something new and different! Our Outdoor Giant Tic Tac Toe is just the ticket to get kids excited … Continue reading
Springtime Activities for Kids
February 28, 2014Whether you live in a milder climate like I do, or you are hunkering down indoors because winter is still blustering around your neighborhood, I’ve got some fun springtime activities … Continue reading
Super Bowl Kids Game Zone
January 31, 2014Let’s face it…Super Bowl Sunday is not a day that kids really look forward to. Adults love going to a good Super Bowl party but for kids, a party focused … Continue reading
Sledding in a Boat?
January 25, 2014That’s right! At ToySplash, we like to take the usual and make it unusual. We like to find a dual purpose for everything. So, we sent one of our Solstice … Continue reading
Toys For Tigers
January 16, 2014Everyone at ToySplash is excited to announce our new program - Toys For Tigers!! ToySplash and Out of Africa Wildlife Park® have been partnering since 2008 with Out of Africa … Continue reading
Swim Your Way to Fitness
January 9, 2014In the month of January, many of us have made our New Year’s resolution to get fit. Eating healthy and adding in exercise are some of the top ways to … Continue reading
Winter Day Inflatable Play
December 20, 2013Playing indoors all winter long can get monotonous. Kids get bored with the same old toys, books, and games. I decided to take a look at our pool toys and … Continue reading
Super Snow Day Activities
December 12, 2013Snow days are exciting for kids but not always that great for parents. Kids are homebound…no school. How to keep them occupied? We’ve got a great list of Super Snow … Continue reading
4 Indoor Kids Games
November 2, 2013Now that the weather is getting a little chilly, some days just call out for indoor play. When you’ve got a group of kids in the house to keep occupied, … Continue reading
Halloween Eve Party
October 17, 2013Halloween is an interesting holiday. My childhood memories include Trick or Treating with a group of friends after we came up with costumes we could put together from stuff around … Continue reading
Family Autumn Afternoon
October 10, 2013October is such a beautiful month no matter where in the country you live. The sun is lower in the sky; making sunlight play in different ways on the leaves, … Continue reading
How to Play Floating Beer Pong
August 27, 2013Beer Pong…there are two words most people know and understand. Where this game originated is up for debate but we’re not here to take part in that argument. We just … Continue reading
Why Swimming is my Exercise of Choice
August 20, 2013I live in Arizona and I have a pool in my backyard. These are two blessings that I am thankful for on a regular basis. As April rolls around, while … Continue reading
First Beach Day
July 30, 2013The beach. What comes to mind? For me it’s wonderful thoughts of relaxation and family fun. I have great memories of beach time with my own children when they were … Continue reading
6 Water Balloon Games Sure to Make a Splash!!
July 27, 2013It’s hot. The kids are cranky. Desperate times call for desperate measures. It’s time to bust out the water balloons! No one can stay cranky once a water balloon war … Continue reading
ToySplash Water Games Perfect for Your Next Pool Party
July 24, 2013I recently had the fun of attending a gathering of teenage boys (yes, that sounds weird-bear with me) who were hanging out in the pool, trying out some of the … Continue reading
Time for a Teen Backyard Pool Party!
July 20, 2013Time for a Teen Backyard Pool Party! That might be a statement that strikes fear into the heart of even the bravest mom!! My kids love to have their friends … Continue reading
15 Tips for a Great River Tubing Trip
July 15, 2013River 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 … Continue reading
Outrageous Ocean Week - Awesome Reads
July 10, 2013Outrageous 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 here … Continue reading
Outrageous Ocean Week Projects
July 8, 2013At ToySplash, 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 … Continue reading
Beach Balls - Fun Games with a Classic Toy
July 1, 2013The 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 … Continue reading
Kids’ 4th of July Craft & Snack Party
June 28, 2013We 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, … Continue reading
Firecracker Tie Dye T-Shirt
June 24, 2013Independence 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 … Continue reading
When life hands you lemons…..
June 18, 2013When 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 … Continue reading
Boredom Buster Pool Noodle Activities for Kids
June 12, 2013During 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.” … Continue reading
5 Tips for the Perfect Beach Picnic
May 24, 2013With 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 … Continue reading
A Backyard Beach Party in Under 30 Minutes
June 13, 2012Love the beach but live too far away? Consider throwing a beach party. We’ve got great tips for converting your ho-hum yard into a sandy, surfy atmosphere. Here’s how to … Continue reading
Banish the Boring Beach Ball!
April 7, 2012Beach balls. They’re a staple of water fun, of summer, and of the beach. The classic six-panel, three-color look is traditional. But sometimes it can be so . . . … Continue reading
Squirt Gun Gardeners
March 7, 2012Even if it’s still a little chilly to play in the pool, your kids can still have fun with their favorite water toys over spring break. And you can get … Continue reading
Spring Break Kickoff!
March 2, 2012It’s almost spring break and here on the Splashdeck, that means water fun season is just beginning! Check back every day in March for great spring break activities and boredom … Continue reading
Spelling Splash
August 26, 2011School has started, so it’s time to incorporate some learning into playtime. Because it’s still hot outside, outdoor water games are a winner. And squirt guns can be a surprising, … Continue reading
Kids vs Adults Water War
August 25, 2011Kids love to play with one another, but what often makes their day is when the grownups play, too. This is especially true in the case of water wars and … Continue reading