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Backyard Summer Glow Up
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items Get ready to turn your backyard into the ultimate summer hangout! From adorable bubble machines to splash pads, cozy towels, and playful sandboxes — everything on this list is super cute, budget-friendly, and perfect for hours of outdoor fun.
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Umbrellas
Picnic Essentials
Yard Maintenance
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This little dog bubble blowing machine brings endless fun. It will last you all summer and also makes a great gift.
Puppy Bubble Machine - Sun Squad™
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I can’t understand why this has bad reviews. We have bought one for the past 2 summers and absolutely loved it! We leave it up for a week or two at a time because it takes a lot of water. But it is so fun and lasts if it’s well taken care of!
Water Blob Inflatable Water Slides - Sun Squad™
Elegant little swan pool/splash pad. And a good price!
MINNIDIP Exclusive Resort Collection Fountain Play Sprinkler - Swan
The whole resort collection from minnidip is swoon worthy!
MINNIDIP Exclusive Resort Collection Fountain Pool 75 gal Novelty Kiddie Pool - Iridescent Pearl Shell
This is so cute!! Love that it can be used with or without water.
Splash Pad / Bounce House!
If you have a little one this will be a summer win! Lots of fun in the backyard splashing around here!
75'' x 117'' x 56'' Play Center Update 99 gal Novelty Kiddie Pool Whale - Sun Squad™
These are the BEST reusable water balloons that leave no mess and are so fun to play with!
Bunch O Balloons Reusable Water Balloons - 4pk
For an above ground, inflatable pool this one is a win, especially if you have little kids. For adults it is a good size and would be a great place to cool off in the summer. Would fit roughly 4-6 adults comfortably.
Intex 56475EP Swim Center Family Lounge Inflatable Pool 90" X 90" X 26"
This is really fun if you live somewhere really hot in the summer. If it’s not super hot it’s not that fun to run through cold water, but on a blazing hot summer day, this will provide endless entertainment.
Summer Backyard Waterpark!
This outdoor playhouse 😍
Backyard Discovery Sweetwater White Cedar Kids Playhouse
Love this fountain splash pad pool!
MINNIDIP Exclusive Resort Collection Fountain Play Sprinkler - Travertine Tiles
This is an awesome sandbox. But note: it requires a lot of sand and needs 2+ people to build.
Best Choice Products Kids Wooden Cabana Sandbox w/ Bench Seats, UV-Resistant Canopy, Sandpit Cover, 2 Buckets - Natural
We get mosquitoes in Southern California and these candles help keep them away. And this makes a beautiful candle for a table. Either coffee table (bigger table) or a dining table that is outside.
Paulownia Citronella Cotton Wick Outdoor Candle 7 Wick Beige 19.5oz - Threshold™
Ummm too cute. And will keep your kids entertained for a while and each day they’ll come back to play with it. And it’s an outdoor toy! Those are my favorite toys haha
Themed Bubble Role Play Grill - Sun Squad™
Balance bikes are amazing!! Definitely train your kid to ride a bike with little to no effort. This is a summer must have for toddlers!
Chillafish Charlie 10" Kids' Balance Bike - Pink
Every summer I do a chalk hopscotch leading up to our front door and my kids love it!
Washable Sidewalk Chalk 20pc - Sun Squad™
Dry Off
I love anything with fringe!
MINNIDIP Round Outdoor Patio Beach Umbrella - Limone
Love the colors of this XL reversible towel!
XL 'WOW' Reversible Beach Towel - Sun Squad
I’m obsessed with this towel 😍
MINNIDIP Towel - Blush
Umbrellas
9’ umbrella - on sale @ Home Depot! Due to the dark fabric I would spray with scotchgard color protectant. So it has a fighting chance of looking good potentially for 2 summers!
9 ft. Round Market Patio Umbrella in Black
For a boujee summer I would go with this beauty. In either navy or white (depending on rugs and accent colors)
Arlmont & Co. Teretha 9 ft. Classic Cottage Tassel Market Patio Umbrella with Auto-Tilt, Crank, and UV Protection & Reviews | Wayfair
Picnic Essentials
Alligator tumbler!
17 fl oz Tumbler with Figural Alligator Lid Green - Sun Squad™
Shark tumbler!
17 fl oz Tumbler with Figural Whale Lid Blue - Sun Squad™
Shark tumbler!
17 fl oz Tumbler with Figural Whale Lid Blue - Sun Squad™
Love these! Perfect for the pool.
17 fl oz Tumbler with Figural Shell Lid Pink - Sun Squad™
These are even cuter in person. Would make the cutest party favor for a beach bash or mermaid party!
16 fl oz Figural Shell Tumbler Iridescent - Sun Squad™
Obsessed with all of these tumblers!! Get them while they are in stock.
17 fl oz Tumbler with Figural Sun Lid Yellow - Sun Squad™
This wagon matches the cooler! Note, this is for cargo (stuff) only. No kids (it will collapse)
Flat Folding Wagon without Cargo Net Tan - Sun Squad™
Can’t wait to take this to concerts in the park and to the pool this summer!
24 Cans/20.7qt Soft Sided Cooler - Sun Squad™ Beige Checkered/Yellow
On sale! This outdoor chest is really awesome to have in your backyard come summer. It’s great for parties and also just great in general! No more running inside for a cold drink. And it holds quite a bit!
Ktaxon 80 Qt. Cooler & Reviews
Yard Maintenance
Love this for gardening! I’ll give my kids one hose and they take one side of the yard and I take the longer hose and do the other side.
Hourleey Brass 2-Way Garden Hose Splitter
This weed puller isn’t hard if you’re okay with putting your back into the work. It’s the cheapest one at the best price. But the more expensive one linked here requires little to no bending. So whichever is more of a concern.
Misopily Handle Length 11.41 in. Weeder Manual Hand Weeder Tool Carbon Steel Weeding Artifact Uprooting Weeding Tools SA04-328B016