Other Toys

Swimming in pools is a way to stay cool during the warmer months of the year. Of course, if an ordinary pool isn't good enough for you there are several ways to enhance it, including the addition...

An above ground pool can be an excellent addition to your home and your outdoor fun in the summer. Maintaining your pool can become a challenge, especially if you let if go for any length of...

A snow globe is a decoration or souvenir that has been a collector's item for more than 100 years. Inside the clear glass or hard plastic bubble, a scene or object is surrounded by a combination...

The very first pellet guns were actually blowguns that date to around 125 A.D. Pellet guns have gone through many changes over the years and have been made to fire both metal and plastic...

Playing with bubbles is a fun way for kids to spend a summer afternoon. You can by a pre-made bubble solution, but it often comes in small bottles and the bubbles don't always stay together very...

Big bubbles can add fun to any outdoor activity for children. There is something festive about bubbles no matter the occasion. Using commercial bubble soap can get expensive, but you can make your...

Kite surfing is just one of the sports that belong to kite boarding. Kite surfing is done on water with a surf board, while snow kiting is done on snow with a snowboard or skis, and land boarding...

Cleaning a Swiss Army Knife will keep it from rusting and give it that shiny look as if it were just bought. Keeping a knife clean will also make it more sanitary to keep in your pocket, and a...

Many children and adults alike enjoy blowing bubbles using a bubble wand or other device. By making your own soap for the bubbles you can make as much or as little as you need, and experiment with...

Water wars are a refreshing way for kids to stay active and cool on a hot summer afternoon. Forget about the squirt guns of days past. The new "weapon" of choice for water wars is a water...

Children love to roll, smash, squish and create things out of Play-Doh. It comes in a variety of colors and inspires young creative minds. Play-Doh is such a popular toy, around 95 million cans...

Little Johnny had lots of fun playing with the play dough...but forgot to put it away. The dough is now dry and crumbly, and no fun to play with. Try my trick to breathe new life into dry play...

Colorforms are a brand of window clings. Over time they can lose their ability to stick to a window. These vinyl sheets are usually used with a piece of coated plastic as the play surface, but by...

Bubble machine soap mixtures are made slightly different than regular bubble soaps. Bubble machine soaps are made to create larger bubbles. You can make your own bubble mixture at home for a...

How to clean vintage toys (non cloth material ones) without damaging them.

Making a water balloon slingshot can make you the envy of all your friends when the next water balloon fight breaks out. This can be done with just a few items and a little time. The following...

Water toys can completely revolutionize time spent in a pool. From toys which inspire relaxation to those which encourage imagination, water toys are one of the first things many children ask for...

Water slides aren't just for amusement parks. Make one in your own backyard for some slippery fun.