Splorts, Illustrated
I got this idea from Martha Stewart of all places (via Pinterest, probably). I don’t know their official name, but we call them splorts.
They’re a really fun water toy. They’re not quite as scary as water balloons for little kids, and they’re way less work than filling a million small balloons. They also don’t leave latex crumbs all over the yard, which is important when you have a Tobin who puts everything in his mouth. I also like that they use less water than the sprinkler in these droughty times.
Here’s what you do: take four cheap sponges and cut them length-wise into 4 strips (I used a bread knife). Gather them tightly in the middle with a rubber band and fluff them out. Soak in water and throw at your target beloved child. We just bring a big bowl out into the yard, fill it with the hose, and reload the splorts as necessary.
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