Backyard Bliss

Long stretches of unstructured time are what childhood summers are all about. So stock up the outdoor toy bin and swing open the back door! (Why'd you drop all those bucks on camp again?)

By Mireille Hyde

Tote

The perfect outdoor carryall: light, flexible, and waterproof. Large Tubtrug, $18, Plastica Shop.

 
Bug-Free

Thimble-size incense cones to keep mosquitoes at bay. Citronella incense cones, $18 for 40, Smith and Hawken.

 
Keep Cool

A bright and lightweight sprinkler head. Pound of Rain sprinkler, $6, Gemplers.

 
Play Time

A ring toss with bendable wooden spokes. Twisted tossing set, $25, Plan Toys.

 
Sure Spray

Fragrance-free sunscreen in a no-mess spray bottle. Sunspray lotion, $13, Kiss My Face, drugstore.com.

 
Comfy Feet

Ankle-strap flip-flops, to be earmarked for muddy-backyard use only. Baby Brazil sandals, $17, Havaianas.

 
Summer Sun

For shading little faces. Nautical brim baby hat, $24,Sandie Gohat.

 
Light and Bright

A bubble gun with an illuminating LED light. Night-Time Bubble Blast, $11, Laytners.

 
Showcase

A magnifying case for the bug-obsessed. Bug Keeper, $5, Insect Lore.

 
Scribble Set

Easy-grip chunky chalk. 20 Sidewalk chalk set, $8, Alex Toys, Growing Tree Toys.

 
Photography by Grant Cornett
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