This photo gift is good for dads or anyone who would appreciate a photo memento of a loved one that captures their true essence and makes a cherished moment come to life. The artists at Mpix do a superb job of cutting out your desired image from any digital photo at a reasonable price and quick turn around.

These little battery operated fish come alive when placed in water. They’re super fun to chase in a pool. They’re also fun in the bathtub or even a faux aquarium that you don’t have to feed.

This portable hammock can be hung anywhere - between two trees; stakes of a fence; bars of a play structure; or even sturdy poles of a backyard deck. Find absurdity in hanging out in a hammock hung someplace unexpected.

The search for the perfect water bottle is over! Finally we found a lightweight, stainless steel water bottle that keeps drinks cold all day. It also has a sturdy flip top, leak proof spout. Perfect for older kids who need more volume to drink. It’s slim, fits nicely in your hands and side backpack pockets. It’s also reasonably priced for stainless steel products. We’re going on year 3 with lots of life still in it.

These shoes are the best all purpose summer shoes. They work as covered toe sneakers and as water shoes with the holes on the bottom for the water to drain. They’re the best water shoe for lake life because they securely stay on your feet while draining the sand and water out and have a solid sole to protect from rocks and other debris. We have a pair for everyone in the family. There isn’t any particular brand to recommend, but there are many different styles to chose from on Amazon.

This gift is cute and timely during the pandemic. Personalize it with your teacher’s name and show your thoughtfulness. Fill it with your favorite hand sanitizer, soap, or lotion to complete the gift. You can also trace your child’s hand to make a card that says something like, “Hands Down, You’re the Best Teacher Ever!”

Water-based, non-toxic and odor free, this fantastic spot remover is perfect for those pesky stains, including old, dried in stains and mystery spots/stains from energy efficient washers. Although it’s a carpet cleaner, it works instantly on all fabrics. It’s also very affordable and available at most hardware stores.

Going for a walk in a woodsy area, bring old fruit or veggies for the deer to munch on and leave it on an old tree stump or brush; old seeds or bread crumbs for the birds. Going for a walk near a river or pond, bring stale bread to feed the fish or ducks. Research food items that are healthy for the wildlife in your area and bring some to scatter along your walk. Check if any of it was eaten on your back. Bring home and properly dispose of any plastic bags or containers.

This brand makes soft sole shoes in a wide variety of styles so little ones can grip the ground with their toes while learning to walk. They’re also made with soft elastic closures so they stay on and don’t slip or easily pull off.

Make road travel educational and fun with Brain Quest flash cards with over 1000 questions on various subject matters for grade levels pre school-12. They come in compact box held together by a ring making it easy to use and store in the car. These are great for road trips and long waits in the car.

Kids love tape, and painters or masking tape are easy to remove/clean up. Tear pieces and stick everywhere; play a labeling game; make your own stickers by drawing in the tape; the possibilities are simple and endless.

Leave extra early in the morning or late in the evening so the kids sleep for most or at least half of the car ride. If you leave extra early, pack the car the night before assuming it’s parked in a safe place over night, so all you need to do is load sleeping kids, click seat belts and go. Travel in pjs too.