Get those kids outside with this Science on a Nature Walk kit. Find animal tracks and fossilize them. Find treasures on a scavenger hunt. Make your own compass.

This kit includes all the necessary tools such as binoculars, butterfly net, magnifying glass, whistle, data entry book, plaster, waist belt pouch  and more.

This country needs more scientists. Who knows; maybe you have a budding Carl Sagan or Marie Curie in your midst.

The 6-foot Walk-on-Water Ball is a giant inflatable sphere that lets you walk across water thanks to exterior inset cups that help "grip" the surface as you climb the ball's interior.

This thing needs space to move around in, so it isn't recommended for pools.

Talk about Rollin' on the River...

Ready to crank up that water balloon competition? Then try the Water Balloon Sling Shot. Fill the balloons, pick a target and let the battle begin!

If you read yesterday's blog then you know about the Headcase Water Ballon Game, where you catch the projectiles with a container on your head. Think that will work with one of these contraptions? Wouldn't it be fun to find out?

Includes easy-fill nozzle adapter for faucet and 50 biodegradable balloons.

Let's stay cool out there!

Keep cool this summer with a fun game that anyone can play - the Headcase Water Balloon Game. Little kids, big kids - heck, even the dog can get in on this one. (Tip: Grab the video camera!)

Fill the balloons with water, strap on the adjustable foam-padded hats, and start throwing. The player (or team) who catches the most balloons in their hat wins!

Hint: If you want to crank up the action, see tomorrow's blog!

Another great toy/activity/distraction for the kids this summer.  Ironically, I found this one at Hammacher Schlemmer -- again!!! (see earlier post)  They must have an on-the-ball staff of Moms over there who know how to keep the kids entertained over the summer.  Priced at $149.95.  I wonder if their Moms do consulting gigs.  Send them over here!

Summer time is family time.  How about a nice game of croquet?  Great gift for your family or another family.  This one I found at Top Notch Gift Shop for $129.95.  Oh, by the way, it is personalized.  How about that...  Your family's own personalized croquet set.  Now you can travel the neighborhood far and wide with your own personalized set.  They'll know you mean business!

The kids are back!  Home for the summer!!!!  What will they do?  What will you do????  You could consider this as a gift to them and to yourself at the same time.   Now that would be being double gifty.  From Hammacher Schlemmer for $369.95.  It's a little pricey, but remember it is a gift for two!