Category Archives: Featured
Welcome to Summer!
June 1, 2011If you weren’t ready to call it before, you have to call it now: it’s summer! The water parks and public pools are open and now it’s time to kick … Continue reading
Olympic Games Day 6
May 27, 2011On the 6th day of the Olympics, bring out a water version of an Olympic favorite: the gymnastic floor exercises! The great thing about the swimming pool is that you … Continue reading
Olympics Day 5: Pool Pong!
May 26, 2011Round out your week at the Olympics with a legitimate Olympic game that seems too fun and easy to be an Olympic event: ping pong! With a floating, inflatable ping … Continue reading
Backyard Olympics Day 4
May 25, 2011Speed is the name of the game for Backyard Olympics Game 4. This time, it’s all about paddling. Pull out the rafts and floats and get ready to race for … Continue reading
Backyard Olympics Day 3
May 24, 2011Welcome back to the Backyard Olympics! Today’s activities are all about speed. What would the Backyard Olympics without speed competitions. Our favorite way to inspire your family to increase their … Continue reading
Olympic Games Day 2
May 19, 2011For the second day of your backyard Olympics, pick a water-filled version of one of your favorite outdoor games: volleyball! Volleyball is a classic event that is great for groups. … Continue reading
Olympic Games Day 1
May 18, 2011And welcome to this, the first ever backyard Olympiad! Today’s competition will feature games of precision. Start the day with a true Olympic classic: archery! Without the danger and difficulty … Continue reading
Presenting the Backyard Olympics
May 17, 2011You don’t have to wait until 2012 to get your kids into the Olympic spirit! This week at ToySplash, we’ll show you how to put on your very own backyard … Continue reading
Playground in the Pool
May 14, 2011It’s too hot to play outside, but that doesn’t mean your kids can’t move their favorite playground games into the pool. ToySplash has a great variety of playground classics adapted … Continue reading
Play Chicken, Get an Egg
May 12, 2011Kids think up (and are taught) a lot of games and activities. Some are safe and others not-so-safe. As the grownup it’s your job to teach them how to play … Continue reading
Swimming Pool Reef
May 11, 2011Can’t make it to the ocean this year? Why not treat your kids to a special backyard reef? You can take the kids for a night dive without even leaving … Continue reading
Diving Board Diner
May 10, 2011Most kids are fascinated by cooking, kitchens, and restaurants. So why not let your grown-up pool accessories do double duty and open the diving board diner? Break out your inflatable … Continue reading
MomSplash
May 9, 2011Here on the Splashdeck, we spend a lot of time telling you how to keep your kids happy, healthy, and safe in the swimming pool. Today’s post is dedicated to … Continue reading
Theme Party Week: Pool INVASION!
May 8, 2011Do you know someone who lives for science fiction? Maybe your son or daughter watches Star Wars every day. Is your husband a closet trekkie? How about a space invasion … Continue reading
Party Week: Party at the Carnival
May 7, 2011Step right up and start the party! ToySplash has everything you need to throw a carnival birthday party. With midway games and rides, you get everything fun about a carnival … Continue reading
Party Week Day 4: Pirate PARRRty
May 5, 2011Ahoy there, mateys! For adventures on the high seas, look no further than ToySplash’s great pirate-themed pool toys and floats! Start out by prepping your fleet. The captain of your … Continue reading
Party Week Day 3: This Party is Getting Wild!
May 4, 2011Is it too hot (or too expensive) to have your party at the zoo? Why not bring the zoo to your swimming pool? With ToySplash’s amazing selection of animal-themed pool … Continue reading
Theme Party Week Day 2: Water Wars
May 3, 2011It’s war! Let ToySplash help you plan the splashiest, most fun water war party ever! First, help your party-goers gear up. Goggles and squirt guns make excellent and useful party … Continue reading
Princess Pool Party
May 1, 2011This week on the SplashDeck, we’re featuring birthday party themes and party ideas. Today is dedicated to the water princess in your life! ToySplash has everything you need to make … Continue reading
Underwater Photo Shoot
April 30, 2011Your kids have a great time in the pool, so don’t forget to capture the memories! With all the waterproof and underwater technologies available, you don’t have to miss out … Continue reading
Family Game Night–In the Pool!
April 30, 2011Turn off the TV and take your family out for a game night in the swimming pool! Spend a relaxing night in the water without the distractions of the tv, … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap to Independent Swimming
April 29, 2011A lot of kids are too big for floaties but not yet ready to swim on their own. In the same way, a lot of kids who are confident swimmers … Continue reading
Heavy Clothes Activity
April 28, 2011Kids love the chance to do something wacky and offbeat. So why not indulge their need for silliness in a way that can also help reinforce water safety skills and … Continue reading
Diving Board Dodgeball
April 27, 2011Incorporate a classic outside game with water fun by moving dodgeball to the swimming pool. The object of the game is similar, but the gameplay is a little different. Divide … Continue reading
Green Haired Monsters
April 26, 2011If you’re the parent of a water baby, you know what we mean by “green haired monsters.” Every summer, the kids dive into the pool and, in a few weeks, … Continue reading
Still Too Cold?
April 23, 2011Are you and your family itching for a swim, but still finding the water a little too cold for your taste? Other than the obvious solutions–heating the pool or breaking … Continue reading
Underwater Egg Hunt
April 23, 2011Looking for ways to splash up your Easter? How about an underwater egg hunt? But the water is clear. How can I hide the eggs there? Get creative! Rafts, floats, … Continue reading
The Sink or Swim Game
April 21, 2011No, we’re not talking about your first semester of college. The sink or swim game is a great group and party game that is sure to wear out and delight … Continue reading
A Day at the Water Ballet
April 20, 2011Want to get your kids’ imaginations and bodies moving in the pool? How about an impromptu water ballet? Forget the Tchaikovsky and Brahms and let your kids pick their own … Continue reading
Dynamic Diving
April 19, 2011Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted that your kids know how to do everything you can do. Remember trying to explain how to tie a shoe? Diving is one … Continue reading
Swimming Pool Relay Races
April 17, 2011It’s no secret that childhood obesity is a big issue right now; you rarely turn on the news without hearing about it. A lot of us are concerned about making … Continue reading
Sun Safety
April 16, 2011Sun safety is an important part of water safety. When you’re playing outside, be sure to guard your family from sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Sunburns are not just … Continue reading
Family Pool Chores
April 15, 2011Having a swimming pool in the backyard is good family fun, but it can also be a lot of work. But that burden doesn’t have to rest all on one … Continue reading
Swimming Pool Basketball
April 14, 2011The swimming pool is a great place to introduce kids to traditional team sports and also to practice building skills. Basketball is a longtime swimming pool favorite here at ToySplash … Continue reading
Beach Towel Beauties and Swimming Pool Superheroes
April 13, 2011We’ve all been there. The kids are done swimming and they’re ready to come inside . . . but they’re sopping wet! Your floors are clean and the house is … Continue reading
Diving Board Charades
April 12, 2011A splashtastic twist on an old party classic: diving board charades! Divide your group into teams and create a list of characters/concepts/ideas to act out (adjust your answers to suit … Continue reading
Sand Angels and Sand Men
April 11, 2011We all know that some winter sports have made a great transition from the snow to the water. Some intrepid water lover said, “Why should the mountains get all the … Continue reading
Swimming in the Rain
April 9, 2011It’s April, so you know what has to happen before those May flowers pop up! But swimming in the rain can be a lot of fun. When you have a … Continue reading
Beach Bingo!
April 9, 2011While you’re at the beach, challenge your kids to a game of Beach Bingo! Sometimes the sheer excitement of being in a new place blinds them to some of the … Continue reading
Water Babies
April 8, 2011Water fun is family fun, even for babies. Even if you’re not interested in infant swim lessons, there are a number of ways baby can be a part of the … Continue reading