The Best New Water Toys for This Summer

Plus, an ingenious trick for making heart-shaped cupcakes.

June 1, 2023 No. 139 The Best New Water Toys for Summer 2023 By Jessica Hartshorn   Firmly in the category of things that only get better as the years go on: water toys for the backyard and pool. Kids can go so beyond hopping over the lawn sprinkler with the toys that are out this summer. These toys do need some attention from parents, who must hook up the hose, fill up the tank or inflate something depending on what any given toy requires. But once you get a water toy going, the party is on and you just need to watch. It's pretty easy to lounge on a lawn chair and enjoy the kids having a blast.   Here are 10 of the best new water toys out this summer:   read more > Cubby ❤️ My OG Product for Mosquito Bites Now that mosquito season is picking up, I keep the unlikeliest of mosquito relief products on my kitchen counter. You may remember last year I wrote about how Earth Mama's diaper balm is a rather excellent salve to stop mosquito bite itches and soothe mild burns, and it continues to be so! One little jar lasts forever, so don't fret the $13. Of course, bonus if you also have diapered bums to put it on, because it's still a great diaper balm. –Cambria Bold, Executive Editor of Cubby live We Asked 4 Kids to Review SoaPen Roll-on Soap, and the Results Are Pretty Darn Cute "It's kind of easy and kind of ticklish." read more > 11 Kids' Desks We Think Are Pretty Great Including one that definitely wins for creativity! read more > play This "Digital Playroom" Is the Only Screen Time App I Feel Totally Fine Letting My Kids Use It's designed for open-ended, Montessori-inspired play — yes, on an iPad! read more > I Was Looking for a Bike Trailer to Haul My Kid Around This Summer, Then I Found Something Way Better Who doesn't love a good 2-in-1? read more > eat The Ingenious Trick for Making Heart-Shaped Cupcakes The secret involves something you most definitely already have on hand. read more > I Tried Smitten Kitchen's "Crispiest" Chicken Cutlets and They Are Absolute Perfection — Here's Her Secret "Less heavy. Absolutely crunchy. Crumbs never fall off in soft-sided chunks," Deb explains in her recipe. read more > cubby finds: berry patch dish towels wallpaper sheets vase ( trust us ) powerful phrases Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE