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IDK how it never occurred to me to order a misting system for my yard!

I'm a Shopping editor (and mom to two toddlers) who covers a variety of topics, including helpful parenting/kids products, exciting gadgets, cozy products (think: home goods and fashions that'll make you want to snuggle), and any magical Disney item that crosses my path.

The cost of flying has been ASTRONOMICAL this summer, so my family has been spending more time than ever in our backyard instead of *jetsetting*. If you're looking to do the same, you might want to check out some of these fun items! From a personal soaking pool and a 100-inch portable movie screen to an outdoor speaker and a side table that's actually a secret cooler, your yard is quickly going to become the place to be.

Promising review: "I love this. I don't have a pool and wanted to cool off. The sprinkler is fun. You have to push the pillow in. Make sure to try to turn it upside down; it will go in. Great quality. I'm so glad I bought this. Thank you.. When I'm done with it, I roll it on its side and let the water out. It's nice to put a radio in your window. Eat a snack and enjoy the sun. The water warms quickly and feels so good." —Melissa L. Brady

Get it from Amazon for $28.45+ (available in three sizes and colors).

The 2600 mAh battery is perfect for smaller items that don't need a ton of pressure, so no tires, balloons, or sports balls. 

Promising review: "I am very happy with this purchase. I took this on a backpacking trip, and it made inflating my sleeping mat a breeze because it is so light to carry. It offers great versatility with its attachments and a solid build, making it a reliable tool for field use. It does get loud during operation, but it was easy and doesn't get that hot. Fantastic addition to my kit." —Sean

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "I love spending time outside, and we entertain on our patio, too. But when it's over 100 degrees outside, nobody feels like visiting. Until now!! I bought one and liked it so much I ordered another to cover both patios. They lower the temps to a more moderate level in just moments and don't use a 100 gallons of water doing it! I put mine along the top of our privacy fence and then put a fan in behind it and made it almost like having an AC unit outside. They're easy to put up and take down and come with convenient hanging hooks! I read the reviews people wrote about the heads getting stopped up, and they WILL, but as a plumber I'll tell you a trick to keeping them working like new: vinegar. Just remove the heads and soak then in a little straight vinegar then use a small bristle brush like a toothbrush or nail brush rinse them off and replace them in the mister tubing, and they should be like brand-new." —Sonya Combs

Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in several pack sizes).

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii, you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt–proof, etc... In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adazzle

One reviewer even used the cedar pathway material to repurpose their outdoor lounge chairs (seen above, right).

Promising review: "We are using outdoors at an animal sanctuary. The cats love to sleep on them and they do keep the wetter pathways dry under your feet. They are lasting quite well and although not cheap by any means, they are standing up to cats and people walking on them all day long. They are surviving both rain and sun and wind. We will be purchasing more." —susan osako

Get an 8-foot path from Amazon for $79.99.

Promising review: "Planted a handful of the seeds in our front lawn area. Few months later, and we had a spectacular color array. Great flowers!" —Shane

Promising review: "These are adorable. I love the colors. They're lightweight and won't hold more than one or two flowers, but they're perfect for the project I did." —JDub

Get 10 from Amazon for $18.99 (available in three styles).

Promising review: "These lights are incredibly stylish, and absolutely worth every penny. The lights really stand out, and I’ve gotten so many compliments already! They offer exceptional quality and ease of use, a rare combination. I'm so impressed. Highly recommend!" —Joanne Alladin

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in six lengths).

Consider stocking up on a two-pack of refills for $19.99.

Promising review: "I recently added this plug to my outdoor string lights, and it’s such a simple but great upgrade. It was super easy to install, just plugged right into the lights. We love to host in the summer and frequently grill out and have fires, so having something attached right to the lights to help keep mosquitoes away without having to think about it has been great. Also, love the remote! I like that I can just turn it on when we actually need it and not have it running all the time or feel like it's being wasted when were not out there. Overall, it just makes hanging outside a lot more enjoyable without adding any extra effort." —Piper

Promising review: "I love the size and the fact that it takes five minutes to set up and five minutes to take down. Very portable and lightweight to carry. Very sturdy. I would highly recommend." —Kathi

Get it from Amazon for $99.24+ (also available in 120-inch size).

Promising review: "This projector outperforms its price point by a mile! Boasting solid brightness, an excellent picture, and options for all sorts of connections to streaming devices, you can’t beat the value here. We did an outdoor movie night, and we couldn’t be happier with the Auking projector. My family was blown away at how well this thing performed. Buy with confidence!" —Kate C.

Get it from Amazon for $53.96 (available in two colors).

My family has this firepit and loves using it all summer long! My sisters have a blast making s'mores and hanging out around it while watching the sunset — what more could you ask for? My dad also built out an entire seating area around it! It looks fantastic.

Promising review: "We just received our Tiki firepit, and I was immediately impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship. We have been looking for a fire pit for our patio, and this one is perfect! The black exterior and copper colored lining are gorgeous, and I love that it can use pellets or wood logs. It is a nice size, and there was nearly no assembly. The low-smoke design and ash pan for easy cleanup were an unexpected bonus. This definitely exceeded our expectations." —Shari Bitterman

Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table!

Promising review: "I normally don’t like buying products like this sight unseen, but I’m very pleased with the look and especially with the solar lighting. We enjoyed a pleasant evening on the deck with just the right amount of ambient light tonight, and we are hopeful that it will prove to be durable." —Dee Williams

Get it from Amazon for $71.98+ (available in 11 color combos).

It has three different brightness options so you can set *~the mood~* perfectly. It also requires AA batteries, so be sure to pick those up as well.

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings, to adjust the amount of brightness you need. Lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. We decided to try and play outside. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan

Woodland Steelworks is a small business based in Woodstock, Georgia that hand-selects the pieces of wood they use to make quality furniture and decor.

Promising review: "Love it!!! We needed a portable table for our adult beverages while sitting by the firepit or when playing cornhole and we found it!!! This beer table even has a bottle opener attached to the side! Well crafted and totally exceeded our expectations. Shipped quickly and packaged well." —dawn ricci

Get it from Woodland Steelworks on Etsy for $67.20+ (available in three finishes with six engraving options to choose from).

Promising review: "What a cool use of space and it's a great match for our outdoor set. I store sunscreen and other items when not entertaining. There’s a reason thousands of people purchase this. It’s a functional, cool piece." —Mamma 4

Get it from Amazon for $79.84+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "Used this for the first time today at the park. The ground was still wet from last night’s rain, but the blanket kept all dampness out. It’s a big blanket, and two adults, two children, and a large picnic basket fit easily on it with room to spare. It was easy to shake clean and folded right back up into its little bag (and fit into the bottom of our mostly empty picnic basket). Can’t wait to try it at the beach." —Lauren

Get it from Amazon for $22.97+ (available in eight sizes and seven designs). 

Promising review: "I cannot understand how something this size can possibly produce such amazing, loud, clear sound and bass. It is a truly incredible device that I intend to use daily because it works well outside too. Do not be deceived by the affordable price. It is significantly better than a $400 JBL. The battery life is great, too. If I want it loud, half the volume is all you need. If I want to blast my neighbors, 80%. I haven’t needed to push it further. The bass-up function is awesome. You’re gonna love this thing." —Rob and Piper

Get it from Amazon for $90.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "A cute, sturdy little bistro set at a great price. Open the package, and it's ready to go. The peacock blue is a beautiful color and a welcome addition for the garden." —Amazon Customer

"AMAZING!! Arrived well packaged and FULLY ASSEMBLED! So, so easy. And they look great — I am going for a Jardin du Luxembourg look for a Paris party, and they are perfect (the real ones are $1000 per chair!)." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $67.99+ (available in 19 colors).

Promising review: "My husband and I picked out a similar set at a big box store that cost $200 more, but it was out of stock, so I decided to shop around, and I am SO GLAD I did. This arrived in two days and was well packaged. I quickly unpacked it and separated all the parts into groups to make sure everything was there. I wasn’t missing any pieces. Once it was together and everything was tightened, it felt very sturdy and well-made. It fits our deck perfectly. I know some of the reviews mentioned it was small and it is, but that’s what we wanted. Neither of us is particularly tall, and our deck is only 10x11, so we didn’t want something huge. It’s perfect for our space. It’s lightweight, so I like that we can move it easily from the deck to the front porch or into the yard. We just put it together last night, so we will have to see about longevity, but for now, we are very happy." —Brooke A. Bailey

Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (available in six color combinations).

Promising review: "This patio furniture is great for the price. One of the better-known brands would sell a set like this for about $2,500–$3,000. It took a long time to put together by myself, but it was well worth the effort. My sister is on the market for patio furniture, and I recommended this set to her." —Ant Rico 

Get it from Amazon for $726.99+ (available in two colors and with or without arms on the side chairs).

The corners of the sails have D rings so you can attach them to whatever you'd like with your choice of hardware or rope.

Promising review: "Purchased this to increase privacy and provide some shade. The color is vibrant, hasn't faded, and the loops are well-stitched. The sail has also fared well in winds, thunderstorms, monsoon rain, and the brutal heat of Vegas. Shade is wonderful, and one can definitely feel the temperature difference from full sun to being under this sail. The look and feel complements our pool area and will certainly be purchasing an additional one." —VHC Media

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 78 sizes and eight colors/patterns).

Pick up a sturdy rust-resistant curtain rod while you're at it! 

Promising review: "These curtains are AMAZING! Beautiful and elegant. Hangs beautiful, very light blocking, keeps rain out of our Tiki bar, we can sit out there in the rain, and keeps the heat in on a cool fall evening when we have the fireplace on!" —Sara Bushendorf

Get it from Amazon for $9.47+ (available in 16 sizes and 16 colors). 

Promising review: "Chair was super easy to set up (done in about 10-15 minutes with one person). The design is quite modern — the curve of the chair was a nice contrast to a standard flat bed lounge chair, and was perfect for cozying up with a book next to the pool. It's still pretty cold where we are, so I haven't had a chance to test it out on the pool sun shelf yet, but so far it's been great just for use in the yard. I like that the chair's sides are solid and sturdy - my toddlers were both trying to sit in it, and I didn't have to worry about them falling out. Will definitely get another one to have a matching set." —Chang Liu

Promising review: "This is really a nice wooden chaise lounge chair. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble, and it came with everything needed. All the bolts and screws were there. The assembly mainly just requires attaching the four legs and braces. Holes are predrilled, and instructions are included if needed. The cushion is also of nice quality. I will be buying another one. Good height. Not hard to get out of, and the back has six seating positions or all the way down. Great value and great chair." —Belle

Get it from Amazon for $254.14+ (available in 20 styles). 

Promising review: "We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note... If you take care of your things — i.e., cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it — It will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable, and made very well!! And it only took my hubby and me 25–30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it... you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!!" —Marash

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in 17 styles and with or without a reading light).

Swooc Games is a small business that makes fun games for family and friends. The company is committed to maintaining a net-zero footprint by planting trees to offset 100% of its carbon emissions.

Promising review: "This is a well-made game! Discs are solid, and the game looks great! I also bought a boot tray and trimmed it to catch the discs." —Michael F. Holt

Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "New game for the family! I was not familiar with bocce, but saw this pop up on Amazon and thought it looked like fun to try. Came in a nice little case, and I found as long as I left the cardboard in the case it kept it sturdy. Balls are nice-looking, and have held up after many games. This game reminds me a lot of miniature bowling. Fun family game!" —D.D.

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available with resin balls or soft rubber ones).

My friends are OBSESSED with Spikeball. While I'm not super coordinated and prefer to be a cheerleader (I'm accident-prone, OK!) this game is one of the most fun beach activities I've seen in a minute. It has been described as "if volleyball and Foursquare had a baby" and can be played in a variety of ways.

Promising review: "This is a great beach game. Its simplicity as a spin on volleyball will have you and your friends be the envy of the beach. On many occasions, I was asked where I bought this game. Great fun, and a great product. Assembly was simple enough. It's just plastic clips and then finding a way to get the net tight enough onto the hoop. You might think it isn't springy enough, but it will be. Remember... This isn't a trampoline!" —Btschultz

Elite Sportz is a small business! The set comes with five rope rings, five blue rings, five red rings, a sturdy wooden base, and a carrying case.

Promising review:  "Great for the whole family. It's so simple, but good to get the kids outside having fun as a family." —Jessie Lee

Promising review: "The frame is lightweight and easy to move. The hammock itself is made of thick but breathable cotton and is very comfortable. The price is great, too. Overall, very happy with this purchase." —KD324

Get it from Amazon for $78.74+ (available in six styles).

We added this to our swing set, and my kids and their friends LOVE it. It's been the biggest hit with kids of all ages. They love that they can swing together and even have been lounging on it and relaxing (it's the cutest). The swing kit comes with a wrench, two carabiners, and additional straps if you want to hang it as a tree swing. My husband ended up purchasing some separate chains to attach it with, but only because the ones that it came with were too long for it to swing properly where we wanted to hang it.

Promising review: "Love this swing! All my boys love to use it, as do I! It seems very sturdy, which makes me feel like it’s safe. It was very easy to put together, and it all went together without any issues. It’s super comfortable for anyone who’s used it so far! The color is vibrant and everything seems to be good quality. Especially for this price, I would recommend it!" —Sky

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).

Birdbuddy is a small business based in Michigan. It was funded through Kickstarter (it's actually in the top 1% of crowdfunded projects!) and is, honestly, one of the coolest gadgets I've ever seen. I gifted one to my mom and she is so enamored with it — she sends me links throughout the day to show us all the birds that visit her feeder (you can share it with up to 10 family members and friends!) Every time a bird lands, you'll receive a notification to your phone so you can watch it up close as it eats. It has bird species recognition built in (so cool!) and will also contribute information to a database of bird migrations and populations. Note that it does require Wi-Fi connection, so be sure to place it somewhere in your yard that'll get a good signal.

Promising review: "So much fun and very informative! I've always enjoyed watching birds do their thing, but never really delved too deep into birding knowledge. Highly recommended!" —Jason

Set comes with nine holes, four golf balls, and a dry-erase scorecard. To play at night like the reviewers above, grab some light-up golf balls. And don't forget clubs! 

Promising review: "We tried to set it up in the grass, and that's not really ideal but on a patio or down a hall — it's so much better. The silicone molding is so lightweight and the little flag centers are marvelous to make you feel like you are more than a new learner! The set is complete with four foam balls and a score board that you use a dry-erase marker on. GREAT to use only a few of the pieces for a short game for kiddos or the entire set for a more competitive experience." —Momakookie

Promising review: "Was looking for something to keep us busy and cool in our backyard. This is incredible, and my son (20 months) absolutely loves it! There's so much to keep us busy, from the ball toss to the misting slide. I even lay on it to sunbathe, and it was comfortable, lol. Really excited to use this for the summer and have people over to enjoy it with us!! If you’re on the fence, let this be your sign to buy! ☀️" —Ashley Edberg

My kids have this bounce house, and it really does inflate in less than three minutes, which was pretty impressive when ya see just how big it is! I really liked this one compared to others we've played with at our neighbor's houses because the net on the sides is lower, making it much easier to see what's going on inside while the kids are all playing. The sides felt super sturdy and well-built and all the kids had a blast boppin' around. Even I was able to climb in there and get in on the fun!!!

Promising review: "I bought a bounce house for my kids' birthday party, and it was a massive hit! Easy to set up and made from sturdy materials, it kept the kids entertained for hours. The safety netting gave me peace of mind, and the spacious design allowed several kids to jump at once. Cleanup was a breeze, too! Highly recommend this bounce house for endless fun and exercise!" —Jonathan

Sunrise Domes is small business based in South Killingly, Connecticut, that specializes in geodesic domes. 

Promising review: "So communicative and responsive. It was so nice to work with someone who takes such pride in their product. My chickens are super happy and so am I. Assembly instructions were super clear but a little difficult to line everything up and get screwed together with just two people. It’s a beautiful product. Highly recommend." —Kimberly Pollock

Get it from Sunrise Domes on Etsy for $1,650.

Just add your wood pellets to the hopper, preheat for about 18 minutes, and you'll be on your way to homemade pies in no time (the pizza itself can take as little as 90 seconds to cook!). Plus, it weighs just 25 pounds and has foldable legs for easy storage. 

Promising review: "Have wanted to get a wood-fired pizza oven for a while. This is a great starter. It's a small unit, easy to put together and move. If you're familiar with charcoal or pellet cooking, you'll find this easy to use and maintain. The first pizza we made came out perfect, and we haven't had trouble yet!" —MK

Get it from Amazon for $127.03+ (available in five colors).

The included stainless steel grill features 846 total square inches of cooking space, a warming rack, flame tamers, a sear zone, and an infrared rotisserie. It is set up to run via propane but can also be converted to run off natural gas. The outdoor grill station is built from solid cedar and powder-coated galvanized steel, designed to resist rust, dents, and corrosion. The roof (imagine grilling under a roof instead of the hot sun!!!) is said to handle 2,150 pounds of snow and 100 mph winds. And I haven't even mentioned all of the storage drawers! Everything comes prefabricated and predrilled for (fingers-crossed) easy assembly. If you get stuck, there's also an interactive app to guide you.

Get it from Backyard Discovery for $3,999.

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