Backyard Toys

Looking for a great activity for the kids? Feeling cooped up, out of ideas? Are you tired of them using all your copy paper for paper airplanes? Make a fleet of airplace shooters out of your...

The slingshot is synonymous with little boys and trouble. On television, it has been carried by Bart Simpson on "The Simpsons," Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and Dennis the Menace. The...

Spring rain brings puddles... And where you find puddles, you'll find kids! Have fun in the puddles that spring brings by making a puddle paddle boat! This activity is a fun way to experiment...

Are you looking for a fun and unusual craft for your children? This Water Balloon Yo-Yo is the perfect outdoor activity for any age. Sit back and watch the fun (just don't sit too close). :D

Begin by either saving or buying rubber bands of all sizes, widths and colors. Starting one is simple, and making one is fun. Make Rubber band ball in any size, with the smaller ones being the...

Sitting around bored drinking a can of soda, and suddenly you want to throw a rock at the empty can. Why just throw a rock when you can shot one into it. If it's done right, you can very well...

There are two kinds of play yard ground material: fill and rubber. Before you buy either kind, you'll need to do some math.