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Keeping Cool on Hot Days
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items When the heat hits, stay cool. I've got some fun outdoor water toys and games as well as items to keep you cool both indoors and outdoors. I live in an area that gets hot summers and over time I have found different ways to help keep the heat down.
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Outdoor Water Fun
Keeping Cool Indoors and Outdoors
Outdoor Water Fun
When outdoors in the heat you can keep cool while playing with some really fun water games and toys. Here are some really good ones.
Twister has always been popular and now you can play a water version of it. Just hook up your hose and whenever someone covers a dot, they get sprayed! This is fun for kids and adults and a game we play quite often in the summer.
Hasbro Twister Splash Summer Toy 68x52 in
You can play baseball and not get hot with this slip and slide version of baseball. It comes with the water slide, a baseball and bat.
Banzai Home Run Splash Baseball Slide Kids 14 feet x 14 feet Backyard Summer Fun
If you enjoy playing cards, then you can play a variety of games with this inflatable table for the pool. It comes with waterproof cards. Fun for kids as well as adults. Poker anyone?
Floating Table for Pool Game with Waterproof Playing Cards, 35.5 x 35.5 in Float
This game is insane. You play it like regular Operation, except you're on a timer. The longer you take to "operate," the wetter you get. Kids love it, but I've played with adults and we've had fun, too.
Hasbro® Operation® Splash Game
Using water blasters, you spray the targets in order to move the balls down and claim victory for being the first person to release the ball. You can put it in the water or play it on land. I've set mine up on the patio before.
Seal Ball Water Shooting Game with 2 Squirt Guns
Toss the balls into the game board to try to get a Tic-Tac-Toe. I find the construction on this to be durable so it should last for a long time.
TicTac Shot Pool Toys Games Set- Tic-Tac-Toe Inflatable Pool Toy with 10 Balls - for mature-themeds Teens Kids 2-10 Players
If you have young children, then they'll have a blast with this water version of Candyland.
Candyland Splash Outdoor Game 1 Set Hasbro 60" X 45.75"
My family has had so much fun with water blasters. We love to sneak up on each other and spray. This is a set of six so it's great for a family or a group of friends. It's also available in sets of four and ten.
Quanquer 600cc Water Guns 6 Pack - Pump Action Soakers
If you have really young kids, then they will have a great time playing with this water table. It comes with both games and toys so they'll keep busy for a long time when they play. During the cooler months, you can substitute the water with sand.
JoyStone 4-in-1 Toddler Sand Water Table with Electric Pump, 23.22” Kids Kitchen Sink Water Table with Fishing Toys & Play Food, Outdoor Play Table for Boys Girls Age 3+.
If you're competitive and like games, then check out this water jousting set. Lots of fun for all ages.
HighPeak Inflatable Pool Jousting Set – 4pc Float Battle Game for All
Keeping Cool Indoors and Outdoors
Sometimes those hot days can really get to you. Check out the products below that will help keep you cool even on super hot days.
If you need to cool down and don't have air conditioning, then take a look at this personal space cooler. Not only does it work as a cooler, but as a humidifier as well. You can choose from four speeds and one of the best things about it is that it's...
Arctic Air Pure Chill Cooling Evaporative Cooler 1 pc
Whether hanging out at home or going out in the heat, this neck ring will keep you cool. Just chill it and wear. It's reusable and leakproof. I find it keeps me feeling refreshed.
Arctic Air Neck Chill Cooling Tube 3 Pack
I can't stand it when I get a cold drink with ice, then the ice melts and my beverage becomes diluted. I found the perfect fix with these freezer mugs. Just toss them in the freezer for 2-4 hours before using them and they'll keep your drink cold for...
Rezlli Double Wall Gel Frosty Freezer Cups Acrylic Ice Mugs Clear 16oz Set of 4 (Blue, Red, Orange and Green)
Filled with cooling gel, this vest will keep you cool up to 2 hours at a time. The vest is lightweight and can be used over and over again.
Cooling Vest with 8 Reusable Ice Packs - Adjustable Fit
This doesn't do anything to cool you, but if you wear a bra and tend to sweat a lot in the heat, these bra liners will soak up the moisture so you don't get any embarrassing perspiration marks on your clothing.
Cotton Bra Liner (3-Pack)
If you work outdoors and want to feel cooler, this hands free cooling fan straps easily around your waist, blowing cool air upwards to cool you down.
KIMMOO AI Portable Rechargeable Waist Fan
If you're looking to cool an entire room down, then this evaporator cooler will do the trick. While fans just blow air, this cooler will actually lower the room temperature and is good for rooms up to 500 square feet.
Hessaire 1300-CFM 3 -Speed Portable Evaporative Cooler for 500-sq ft
If you wake up hot and sweaty during the night because of the heat, this cooling mattress may be the answer for you. It circulates cool water under you to help keep your bed cooler at night, making it easier for you to sleep.
B10 Twin Cooling Mattress Pad - 4 Speeds & Remote