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If your kids groan every time you tell them to go outside, it’s time to turn the tide.

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for two years, with a focus on products that make parenting just a bit easier — and hopefully more fun — home decor, kitchen gadgets, and whatever deals I can scope out.

Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for a three year old. They loved it and immediately started looking for items for the sails and decorations. Once done, we were looking again both inside and out for more decoration materials. It was a lot of fun watching.them play with the boat and it's very seaworthy!" —Jackstng

Price: $17+ (available as a ground projector or a set of two spoke lights)

Promising review: "These flavored bubbles are a unique and fun experience for children and pets! Kids are able to enjoy both the act of blowing bubbles and tasting them. With a variety of four delightful flavors, these bubbles are designed to be safe and enjoyable for kids and parents alike!" —BunMom

Promising review: "The build quality in this game is excellent. It's a great alternative to bags and uses a smaller footprint. It's been a good success at a few parties." —Jason

Promising review: "The camera is such good quality! It feels sturdy and is a perfect size for her tiny hands to hold. She loved the filters and found the camera easy to navigate to the screen to view pictures and then back to the camera. It's also great that she can hang it around her neck and take it with her everywhere. All in all, a hit for a Xmas present!" —Pri

Promising review: "These seem to be super durable and allow for creative play. The canvas bag that they come in is nice for storage. My 6-year-old needed help stretching them over large sticks, but they are inspired to create with them. I'm sure they will be regularly re-used. These would be a great toy to travel with or bring camping as they're small and sticks could be collected on site." —Kate boy mom

Price: $140 (available in three colors; you can also purchase the matching safety gear for $50)

Promising review: "If you love skeeball, this is the game for you! A game for all ages and hours of fun! Production was good quality and worth it!" —Kswizzle

This kitchen includes a mud kitchen, chalkboard, a pot, a ladle, two bowls, two flowerpots, a sieve, a water tank for actual flowing sink water, a sink, a faucet, and an oven plate.

Each set includes one bat, one cushioned-core baseball, weighted bases, bat tape, and a carrying bag.

Promising review: "This game is great quality and game play is well thought-out. Pairs perfectly with sunshine and a cold adult beverage, but my whole family loves to play. Skill helps but the least-skilled among my friends have still won! 😁" —Heather

Promising review: "I bought the mini golf set as a gift for my child! She sets it up and plays with us but also independently. Any parent of a toddler knows this is a huge win. The product is well made, visually appealing and easy to store!" —Lindsay

Promising review: "Kids love it. Great way to get out extra energy. Easy to set up in a garage or basement on hot or rainy days." —A Mom

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

Reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.