20 Fun Products For the Kids and Family Home Entertainment

Shannon Quinn - June 7, 2020
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With everyone staying at home, we can no longer plan to go to the places we’re used to visiting in the spring and summer. Sure, this can be sad, but remember that this will not last forever. There are plenty of ways to enjoy spending time at home with the kids. Here at Home Addict, we’ve given you some family-friendly entertainment options of things you can do in your own backyard.

20. Buying Bubbles in Bulk Can Help Give Your Kids Endless Backyard Entertainment

When you’re a kid, there’s nothing better than blowing bubbles. Credit: Shutterstock

Every child in the world loves blowing bubbles. They’re colorful, floating spheres that drift softly into the sky. If you have a hula hoop, you can even create gigantic bubbles that are big enough to cover your kid’s entire body. But after a while, those small containers from the Dollar Tree will run dry. This is why we’re suggesting to buy a large container of bubbles in bulk. If your kids already have their wands and toys to blow them, you can simply refill their small containers instead of making a trip to the store.

19. This Floating Recliner Gives You a Place to Relax With A Book in the Pool

This floating recliner is great for pools and lakes. Credit: Intex

If you have a pool or live near a lake, it’s likely that you already own some kind of floatation device. The only issue with a flat pool mattress is that they sink way too easily, and you’re not actually staying dry while floating in the pool. This is why you might want to consider buying a pool recliner. This is a thick, strong pool float that will keep you above water. It’s perfect for anyone who’s hoping to get a tan, read a book, or listen to music while they take a nap.

18. For Kids Too Young to Play Cards Against Humanity, There’s Kids Against Maturity

This game ha skid-friendly cards that will make everyone laugh. Credit: Kids Against Maturity

Adults love playing Cards Against Humanity, especially when you’re surrounded by friends at a party. But the cards are way too vulgar for young children to ever join in. This is why Kids Against Maturity has become one of the bestselling games online right now. According to reviewers on YouTube, this game has a lot of poop and fart jokes. So, depending on your kid’s age, this might get old after a while. But if your kids have desperately wanted to join in on your Cards Against Humanity games, this is a good way of appeasing their curiosity.

17. Projectors Help To Bring Your Movie Night to the Next Level

Projectors are great for movie nights. Credit: Xiaoya

Do you miss going to the movies?  We do too. Having a projector is such a fun thing to have at home, because you can replicate the experience of going to the movies without ever leaving the house. You can point a projector at a blank white wall, a sheet in the backyard, or even on the side of your home. These projectors come with HDMI ports, so you just have to plug in your laptop or DVD player, and it’s good to go.

16. Water Beads

Water beads are a lot of fun for both kids and adults. Credit: Elongdi

Water beads are small plastic balls that get larger when you put them in water. They’re squishy, colorful, and a lot of fun. Never seen them before? Check out Mr. Beast’s video where he filled up an entire swimming pool with Orbeez. We don’t recommend actually doing this, since it would be a huge pain to clean up! Believe it or not, these little water beads were originally designed for adults to use in potted plants. The dry soil drains out the water from the orbs as it’s needed, so you never over-water your plants. But younger kids like playing with water beads for sensory play. You can also reuse them by allowing the beads to dry in the sun.

15. Too Young to Swim? Your Kids Would Love This Splash Pad

Your babies and toddlers would love this splash pad. Credit: SplashEZ

If you have a young baby or toddler, you might be afraid to let them play in a kiddie pool. This splash pad is great for younger kids, because will never get deep enough for them to drown. Just hook it up to the hose, and you have streams of water pouring out on a hot summer day. It’s similar to running through the sprinkler, only it’s contained to this colorful mat with pictures of animals. Once the summer is over, you could put this away and bring it out year after year, especially if you’re planning on having more children.

14. This Backyard Kiddie Pool Is Fun All Summer Long

This kiddie pool is great for both kids and adults. Credit: Homech

Once your kids are old enough to swim, you might want to buy them a kiddie pool. There are a lot of different sizes on the market depending on how deep you feel comfortable letting your kids swim in. We chose this pool by Homech, because it’s currently one of the bestsellers online. This is easy to set up, and it’s big enough for several kids to go swimming at once. And since it’s less than 2 feet deep, you shouldn’t have to worry about your kids drowning.

13. Experience Arcade Skee Ball In Your Own Home

This tabletop skee ball is a lot of fun. Credit: Buffalo Games

In the summertime, playing skee ball at a seaside arcade is a pastime that most of us took for granted. We may not be able to enjoy the experience in the summer of 2020, but if you really miss playing, it’s possible to buy skee ball for your home. It also comes with a score pad to keep track of how many points you got. Best of all- you don’t have to put quarters in. So your kids can keep playing skee ball as long as they want.

12. The Atari Flashback Is Filled With Hundreds of Classic Games

It’s possible to bring nostalgia to your own living room. Credit: Atari

Millennials may have been too young to play Atari when they were kids, but grandparents will remember the joy of playing the simple yet fun 8-bit games. This Atari Flashback comes with several pre-loaded games. There is also an SD card slot so that you can download additional games and play them on the system. While this might not be as complex as some of the games you see nowadays on the Playstation 4 or Nintendo Switch, a lot of kids will appreciate having something new to play when they get bored.

11. Instead of Going to an Amusement Park, Make a Roller Coaster at Home

Kids will love making and playing with this roller coaster. Credit: K’Nex

We may not be able to go to theme parks anymore, but that doesn’t mean your kids can’t play with roller coasters at home. This K’Nex set can be pieced together to make a real, working roller coaster toy. This set also comes with a virtual reality headset that connects to an app called “K’Nex Ride It” Your kids can experience a 3D animated version of what it would be like to ride their roller coaster. K’Nex also makes multiple roller coaster sets, so these can get very intricate when you collect more than one.

10. This Tabletop Pool Table is a Cheaper Alternative to The Real Deal

This table top pool table can help make lockdown a lot more fun. Credit: Rally Roar

It’s no longer possible to go to the bar or arcades on the weekend, so many of you might be missing a good old fashioned game of pool. The only issue is that most people don’t have the space or money to buy a full-sized pool table. This tabletop table by Rally Roar has short legs, so it can fit on top of your existing table at home. And once you’re ready to use your dining room again, you can quickly pick up the pool table and put it away.

9. Drawing With Sidewalk Chalk is a Classic Way For Kids to Get Creative

Kids love coloring the driveway with chalk. Credit: Shutterstock

One of the most traditional ways to have fun on a beautiful day is to draw with sidewalk chalk. Some adults with artistic talent have even gone out of their way to create intricate sidewalk chalk designs. No matter what your skill level is, you can the kids can get together to draw on the sidewalk. You might even walk to leave some positive messages for delivery drivers or people who are walking their dogs. Try to get creative about how your sidewalk chalk art can make people happy. Don’t worry about cleaning up, because it will eventually wash away in the rain.

8. Who Wouldn’t Want A Unicorn Pool Float?

Kids and adults both love animal pool floats. Credit: Jasonwell

Earlier on this list, we already recommended getting a water recliner for your pool. If you want something more fun and exciting for the kids, consider getting this unicorn pool float instead. It’s big enough for adults to ride on or take a nap. And of course, kids will have lots of fun. These pool floats also come in a variety of different animals like flamingos, peacocks, dinosaurs, dragons, and more.

7. Have a Pool? Get Water Basketball

Water basketball is a great game to play in the summer. Credit: GoSports

If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, chances are that your kids will already be playing in it all summer long. But swimming gets old after a while, and it’s good to give your kids toys that will make pool time more interesting. This floating basketball hoop is a great way for kids to play together, especially if they were already playing basketball in school. Even adults can get in on the fun. In the future, you can use this during pool parties when guests are allowed to come over again.

6. Kids Love Playing with Super Soakers in the Summer

Water gun fights are always fun in the summertime. Credit: NERF

Summer will be here before you know it, and kids are going to need a way to cool off. Water guns are always a great choice to play in the backyard, whether you buy them from the dollar store or online. This Super Soaker by Nerf is made to look like one of the guns from Fortnite. So if your kids love playing the video game, it’s a great way to bring the best of both worlds together. It’s also a lot more powerful of a water stream compared to the tiny pistols you can find from the store.

5. Hey, Alexa! Do The Thing!

Echo dots are used for listening to music, audio books, and asking questions. Credit: Amazon

With so many more people spending time at home, you’re no longer listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks on your car stereo. The Amazon Echo Dot, also known as “Alexa”, gives you a hands-free way of asking for your favorite songs to come through the speaker. This also comes in handy for kids that are looking for answers to academic questions, and it can even play games and tell jokes.

4. Kids Absolutely Love Playing With Nerf Guns

Kids can get plenty of exercise playing with Nerf guns. Credit: Nerf

If you have older kids with a lot of energy to burn off in the back yard, consider buying them a set of Nerf guns. (Some adults might even find these fun and nostalgic, too.) Depending on how many kids you have, these could provide them with hours of entertainment. Even if you can only afford one gun, or your kid is an only child, there are still a lot of ways for them to get enjoyment out of it. Check out Pinterest for Nerf gun games.

3. Water Balloons Are Classic, But Here’s a Modern Twist…

Water balloons are a common activity in the summertime. Credit: Shutterstock

Nearly everyone grew up throwing water balloons in the summertime. You may be able to find balloons to fill and tie at your local Dollar Tree, but this quick-filling and sealing water balloon system makes it easy to get an entire bucket done at once. Browsing YouTube, you can find tons of video reviews of these kits, and they all seem to be a lot of fun. It gives your kids at least a couple hour’s worth of entertainment on a hot summer day.

2. Have Science Class at Home With This Butterfly Habitat

Your kids can watch butterflies grow in this habitat. Credit: Insect Lore

Many of you might remember having a butterfly kit in your elementary school classroom. With schools closed across the world, parents are now responsible for homeschooling. This at-home butterfly habitat helps you give your kids this scientific experience. No matter what grade they’re in, kids should enjoy caring for baby butterflies.

1. Stomp Rockets Are Both Exercise and Great Fun

Stomp rockets are a lot of fun for kids. Credit: Stomp Rocket

Your kids may have experienced setting off a rocket in elementary school as part of their science class. Normally, the will go out into the middle of a farmer’s field somewhere, just to make sure the rocket doesn’t land on someone’s roof. With everyone being home schooled, it’s probably not a good idea for you to set off model rockets in your own backyard, unless you own a farm yourself. But this stomp rocket gives your kids the same experience without it landing in the neighbor’s yard.

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