‘Tis the season for creative gingerbread! If you’re looking to your hone your frosting skills, why not try a few new kits that don’t involve just a house?
Walmart is stocked a plenty with fun gingerbread house kits that not only include humble abodes, but the Peanuts gang, Minions, Corgis and even Ninjabread. Keep scrolling to see plenty of options that all come in under $20, but bring an afternoon of sweet, ginger-y fun.
Even if you don’t have a pool, you can still have a splashing good time in your backyard. Lawn sprinklers have really stepped up their game since the metal kinds we grew up with. From huge corgis to giant giraffes, there is definitely a sprinkler out there that will have your little ones excited for summer.
BigMouth Inc. Corgi Inflatable Yard Summer Sprinkler
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This adorable corgi sprinkler measures over 5 feet tall. All you have to do is inflate it and connect it to a regular-sized garden hose. It deflates in minutes so you can easily put this up for the kids to play with every day.
BigMouth Inc. Dinosaur Inflatable Yard Summer Sprinkler
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This inflatable dinosaur stands over 6 feet tall. It is easy to set up, just connect to any regular sized garden hose, inflate it and turn the water on.
BigMouth Inc. Monster Inflatable Yard Summer Sprinkler
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This adorable monster stands over 7 feet tall and he sprays water from his mouth! Connects to all regular sized garden hoses, just inflate it and turn the water on.
BigMouth Inc. Giant Purple Ape Inflatable Kids Yard Sprinkler
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This fun purple ape yard sprinkler stands over 6 feet tall and is easy to use! Simply connect it to any regular-sized garden hose, inflate, and cool off.
BigMouth Inc. Snake Inflatable Kids Yard Sprinkler
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This snake sprinkler is over 3 feet tall and perfect for keeping the kids cool in the summertime heat. Easy to inflate and deflate, this sprinkler will provide hours of fun.
Forget about the running of the bulls. At Emerald Downs racetrack its’s all about the dinos!
The racetrack recently gave the thoroughbreds that typically grace the races a break and held a costume-clad event—filled with T. Rexes.
In its third year, the T. Rex race is a sight to behold. The Jurassic beasts (a.k.a. people in costumes) line up at the starting gate and…they’re off and running. So how did this magical race happen?
According to NPR, the race started several years ago during the TriGuard Pest Control (of Renton, Washington) annual company outing. TriGuard sales manager, Cody Bennett, told NPR, “The first year, we attended the race in Hawaiian themed clothing.” The following year the company tried togas and in 2017 they switched to dino costumes.
While nothing beats a crowd of T. Rex’s weaving their way around a racetrack, this isn’t the only fun run Emerald Downs hosts. The track is also home to the dachshund-packed Wiener Dog Sunday and a corgi race!
While there are no specific details on when and in what areas the Amazon drone delivery service will begin, the company has revealed that drones will be making deliveries in a matter of months. Jeff Wilke, who oversees Amazon’s retail business, explained that the drones will be all electric, deliver in 30 minutes and can carry up to five pounds.
The drones will utilize computer vision and machine learning to detect and avoid obstacles, like people, pets and power lines during landings and takeoffs. “From paragliders to power lines to a corgi in the backyard, the brain of the drone has safety covered,” said Jeff Wilke, who oversees Amazon’s retail business.
Amazon is just waiting on approval from regulatory agencies, like the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the service. “We expect to do it within months,” Wilke said.
1. Dennis Quaid. Whether you adored him as Mike in Breaking Away, as Jack in Postcards from the Edge, or the dad in the 1998 version of The Parent Trap, just about every generation has had a crush on this Hollywood legend (Spoiler Alert: He’s aged well).
2. Major Puppy Screen Time. While Bailey starts off as an adorable golden lab puppy, throughout the film he is reincarnated as a German Shepard, a Corgi as well as other adorable mixed breeds, each cuter than the next.
3. Josh Gad. As the voice of the dog, Bailey, Gad is charming as as he ponders questions like, “Are we here for a reason?” and, “Why does food taste so much better in the trash?” Your kids may recognize him as the voice of Olaf in Frozen.
4. The Feels. Pack the tissues, A Dog’s Purpose has turned entire audiences into a hot blubbering mess. Never owned a dog? Doesn’t matter. Think you’re a cat person? Think again. Haven’t cried since the 90s? We have some bad news for you…
5. The Message. “If I can get your licking and loving, I have my purpose,” is the mantra of the protagonist, Bailey. Sign us up. Don’t we all need more licking and loving?
After watching the trailer, don’t forget to buy your tickets. Let us know in the comments what your furry friend means to you.
