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What could be more exciting for kids than a bouncy inflatable in the summertime? Inflatable water bouncies combine the irresistible bouncy surfaces that kids love with water so they can splash while ...

We have a play area, a chicken coop, a garden, a playset, and sometimes a water slide. Now, we don't have to spend money on day trips or larger family vacations. Since moving to our house a few years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What is a "Fort Soakington," you may ask? Well, it's basically a giant inflatable playground that you can set up anywhere outdoors ...

Promising review: "It is MUCH bigger than I thought it was going to be and takes up over half of the small deck we have that goes right up to our pool, but my son loves it. We have had it for about a ...

There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors with your kids, especially when you can turn your backyard into a place for both fun and learning. Sometimes, the best memories come from simple ...

Turning a backyard into an appealing play spot doesn't have to cost a lot. “Everyone is feeling the money pinch these days but keeping your kids happy does not need to be expensive," says Laurie ...

Yard Smarts is a free yard and garden design service provided by the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to help keep our community’s water clean and our wildlife thriving. Photo by Carol Markham It’s ...

Summer is here, and you want to make the most of your backyard. There’s nothing worse than planning a cookout or relaxing outside, only to be chased indoors by swarms of bugs. A few smart tweaks can ...