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2011 Summer

No Access to a Lake or Pool? No Problem Thanks to These Toys

Living in a landlocked city when the temps are through the roof isn't the most appealing way to spend your Summer.
Sprinklers to Keep Kids Cool in the Summer

Living in a landlocked city when the temps are through the roof isn't the most appealing way to spend your Summer. Add kids to the mix and you'll find yourself on a first-name basis with the staff at the local pool! But what happens if you don't have access to a public pool, or lake, or ocean, or anything else that can instantly cool you (I mean, your kids) off? If you have a plot of grass and a garden hose, the following water-friendly devices will turn up the fun factor in any backyard on a hot Summer's day.

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Wee Ones Are Gonna Get Wet: Summer Sprinklers

When it's hot, hot, hot, children like to get wet!
Wee Ones Are Gonna Get Wet: Summer Sprinklers

When it's hot, hot, hot, children like to get wet! Rather than packing up and heading to the beach or pool, cool off in your own quarters by investing in a fun-hose attachment. The inexpensive sprinklers help kiddos of all ages keep from breaking a sweat on lazy afternoons. With animal-, garden-, and reptile-themed squirters available, your backyard may soon be the neighborhood water park. Check out these fun and budget friendly options!

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Do Tell: Dog's View of Sprinklers — Time to Attack or Jump Back?

It's fun to get wet and wild, but not unsupervised!

It's fun to get wet and wild, but not unsupervised! Some dogs will run up to sprinklers and drink 'til their lil mouths are content . . . which usually causes some of that liquid to come back up later on, if you get my drift. Nevertheless, it's fun to watch a furball attack the sprinkler — I guess the big "water monster" does look pretty threatening. How do your pets react to these high-powered hoses?