Can you believe we're about halfway through summer already? It makes my brain hurt just thinking about it. Winter's bitterness can stay far, far away for all I care. So it's time to make the best of what we have left. That means getting outside and savoring this warm, sunshiny weather, and the best way to do that, in my humble opinion, is to play a game. Here are a few of my favorites.
WHAM-O SLIP 'N SLIDE DOUBLE WAVE RIDER ($29.15)
Remember those summer days of your youth playing with the Slip 'n Slide in the backyard? You can recapture those moments and build new memories for your kids by playing with this two-person slide this weekend. Race to the bottom for even more slippery fun.
GIANT CHESS WOODEN CHESS SETS ($1,499)
Truly get your head in the game by playing on this huge chess set. Keep it in your garden all year round—they're made of teak to withstand weather—so your entire family can join in whenever they want. Have each person take on the characteristics of a different chess piece, so everyone can defend his or her king and queen. Checkmate!
LADDER GOLF ($64.95)
Set this fun game up at your next family get-together and watch as your family plays well into dark—it's addicting! It involves one ladder and two sets of three bolas (a nylon rope with a golf ball attached to each end). To play the game, set the ladder 15 paces in front of a throw line. Then have your family member duke it out by tossing the bolas at the ladder. Teams are awarded points based on which rung the bola lands on. The first team to 21 wins.
For even more inexpensive outdoor games to play with your family go here and here.
Until next time,
The Home-Know-It-All
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