These Christmas inflatables will help you create the hap-hap-happiest holiday yard on your block
Maybe we’re a little competitive. Maybe we think Clark Griswold was behaving completely reasonably. And maybe we wait all year to fill our yard with Christmas inflatables. Inflatables are easier than lights (although you don’t have to guess how much we love those, do you?), can be displayed day and night, and come in a ton of different shapes, sizes, characters, and more to match your holiday decor. They also come in options for different holidays, so if you’re into that sort of thing, you can have an inflatable for every season. Not that we would…
Naturally, we’ve rounded up the best of the best Christmas inflatables we could find so that you can show your neighbors up spread holiday cheer all season. You can pick one as a yard statement piece, if you will, or scoop up several and fill up your yard. When it comes to holiday decorations, more is more, right? You could even decide to embrace the spirit of the season and coordinate with your neighbors. Just link them to this post and start planning! No matter what, these Christmas Inflatables are going to give you all the National Lampoon’s vibes.
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Summer is here and that means it’s fully acceptable to embrace all things bright and colorful. First stop? Target’s adorable summer-inspired succulents!
At under four inches tall, these fun planters are the easiest way to incorporate some whimsy into your home, especially when they’re only $5.
Get all your favorite fruits and veggies (think sweet red peppers, corn on the cob, crisp apples and more), while supporting local farms in Southern California. Read on for our roundup of the best farm boxes available for pickup and delivery in Los Angeles.
Launched by a husband and wife at the beginning of the pandemic (literally 11 days after LA initiated it's "Safer at Home" order), Coldwater Farm Hub connects local farmers to the community by providing curated and pre-packed farm boxes. The family-run farms they support don't use pesticides or chemicals.
How it Works: Orders may be placed in advance and can be picked up from the family’s farm tent in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood every Sun. between 7 a.m.–10 a.m. In addition to Farm Boxes, they also offer fresh nuts, breads, cheese and more, which can be purchased a la carte.
Price: The Mini Farm Box cost $30 and includes 4-6 vegetables/fruits and 3 baskets of strawberries or a dozen eggs. The standard Farm Box costs $45 and include one dozen eggs, along with fruits and veggies.
Providing some of the freshest and most flavorful produce around, County Line Harvest runs its SoCal operations out of Thermal, California. Their CSA boxes are filled with a diverse array of certified organic, seasonal veggies that rotate weekly based on what’s available in the field.
How it Works: Customers can order directly through the County Line Harvest website and arrange to pick up their boxes curbside at County Line Harvest pop-ups around LA. You can also arrange for pickup or delivery through these local retailers.
Price: The Family CSA Box is $40 and includes a mix of salad and cooking greens, baby roots, culinary herbs, and a rotating lineup of specialty seasonal crops. The Original CSA Farm Box is $25 and includes 12 freshly hand-harvested selections.
Unlike other traditional CSA programs, Huarache Farms has launched CSA boxes with greater flexibility. Customers get to order items they want on the weeks they want them from a weekly menu available online. There is no minimum order amount, and offerings are based on what’s in season and current availability.
How it Works: You can order your custom CSA box every Tues. starting at 11:30 a.m. Deliveries are available for certain areas but customers can also pick up boxes at the Atwater Village Farmers’ Market on Sun. between 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Price: Items are priced individually. Delivery fees are free for all orders over $30, otherwise fees vary anywhere from $2–$5 depending on location.
In partnership with various farms in the area, LA-based Flamingo Estate offers choice selections of locally-grown organic seasonal fruits and vegetables. Enjoy a rotating selection of the week’s harvest, including heirloom lettuces, root vegetables and more. Along with the produce, you'll also get creative recipes (like smashed beets with herby ranch!) from the Chef at Flamingo Estate. But that's not all—don't miss out on the candles, facial mists, soaps and olive oils that also available for purchase from the famed estate.
How it Works: Orders need to be placed by 9 p.m. on Wed. for Fri. delivery. Delivery is every Fri. from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Price: Purchases start at $25 for a medium box that feeds up to 2 people for the week. The large box costs $40 and feeds a family of 5 for a week. Choose the Organic Orchard Box for $45 and you'll receive a rotating selection of the best fruit from Windrose Farms or try the Organic Artisanal Mushroom Box for $25 that includes approximately 1lbs of Blue Oyster (Pleurotus Ostreatus), Pink Oyster (Pleurotus Djamor), or other surprises depending on the season.
Good Life Organics delivers organic, high-quality produce to customers with weekly deliveries from local farmers. They also donate 5 percent back from every box to local participating schools.
How it Works: Depending on your needs, you can choose weekly or every-other-week boxes. The subscription includes 5-12 types of seasonal foods and varies week-to-week but you can catch a preview of what's coming via this link. Order by Wed. by 5 p.m. to make this week's selection. You can add on avocados, carrots, extra fruit and fresh herbs to your box. There are delivery and pick-up locations all around town.
Price: A Half Box includes 8-12 varieties of fruits and veggies for $29.50 while the Family Box costs $51.50 includes 12-19 varieties of the good-for-you produce. They also have specialty boxes including the Fruit Lovers for $51.50 and their Snack Size for $18.95 which is perfect for school lunches and you guessed it, snacks.
Farm Fresh to You partners with local farms and artisans to deliver the season’s best mix of 100% certified organic produce and specialty farm products right to your door. Each box comes with delish recipes, tips on keeping produce fresh and the option to customize your order online. There’s even an option to donate a box to a local food bank in need.
How it Works: Choose your style of box, make any changes or customize your selections, add-on hand-crafted jams, pasture-raised eggs and artisanal olive oil if you would like, and then order for delivery. You can change your subscription frequency, pausing weeks you don't need it or are away on vacation, or the size box you would like.
Price: The Mixed Fruit & Veggie Box is $27.50 up to $61 for 6-8 people; a traditional CSA Box is $35-$49 while their Snack Pack starts at $38 for 5 people.
It’s no doubt your family has visited Underwood Family Farms before or perhaps your kids have taken a field trip there. Not only is it an idyllic spot to escape from city life, it’s also a working farm that offers farm produce boxes for pick-up and delivery. Box contents change every two weeks but you can view what you'll be receiving on the Healthy Harvest Box page.
How it Works: Order online at least 48 hours in advance to reserve your CSA box.
Price:Healthy Harvest Boxes are $45 each and can be picked up at the Moorpark or Somis locations, or can be shipped directly to your home via FedEx.
The South Central Farmers’ Cooperative is a grassroots economic development of the South Central Farmers’ Health & Education Fund, committed to empowering local communities and giving community members access to high quality organic produce all from a single farm in Bakersfield.
How it Works: Choose from one time, monthly or yearly box subscriptions. Orders are available for home delivery on Sun. in the LA area or may be picked up at a various locations from Culver City to DTLA. Orders must be placed by 9 p.m. on Fri. to be fulfilled by the following Sun.
Price: The boxes are offered on a sliding scale meaning each item has two different prices. They encourage subscribers to purchase at the highest level they can afford to help sustain the farm. Full-size and mini CSA boxes are available with one-time Mini Boxes starting at $17 (or $19 if you can afford it).
Based out of Oxnard for over 50 years, Tamai Family Farms provides local and sustainable produce at affordable prices for everyone.
How it Works: Order your box at least 36 hours in advance and add-on a smorgasbord of fruits, veggies, and herbs. Delivery as well as pick-up options at various participating farmer's markets.
Price: A large Family Box is $25 and includes Swiss chard, kale, romaine, parsley, cauliflower, broccoli, and 3 pack of strawberries and goes up to $65 for Gloria’s Bag, which includes a bounty of fruits, veggies, and herbs packed in a reusable bag.
Parents around the world know there is something magical about a new plush friend. The whimsical French toy line Les Déglingos, translated into English as “The Wackos” uses corduroy fabric to create a collection of beloved creatures. Now American families can find them at independent toy and specialty retail shops stateside thanks to importer TriAction Toys.
Big Simply Hippipos the Hippo in Tube is one of five animal characters that will soothe and enchant your little one. It may be hard to choose one among Flamingo, Ostrich, Tiger or Llama as each plush pal offers its own charm. One thing’s for certain, your child will cherish their new lovey from birth to freshman orientation.
“Les Déglingos was founded in early 2007 by Laurent Manceron in France,” explains TriAction Toys’ Chris Cofoni. “Laurent’s idea was to bring very innovative and funky designs to the market, steering away from the common pastel plush toys available at the time. He was the first designer to design plush using corduroy and the material’s success in the plush toy market has been imitated widely since.”
If you feel like you may have seen this toy before, it may be from one of its many cameo appearances on many movie sets and the TV series Modern Family.
This plush line is the perfect gift for baby showers, holidays and birthdays. The decorative “tube” packaging is just as appealing as the plush tucked inside. Artistic drawings of each animal face mimic their unique characters.
Les Déglingos are machine washable in cold/warm water and have no parts that present a choking hazard. Each product is tested to comply with European regulations (EN71), USA regulations (ASTM) and REACH (AZO for colorants in the fabrics).
Look for these five corduroy pals, each priced at $19.99 and for age newborn+, in specialty stores now.
This week, Walmart released its highly anticipated Top Rated by Kids Toy List. Packed with 36 toys that have all been tested and chosen by kiddos, the list is perfect for making your 2020 holiday wish list!
From tech savvy and surprise toys, to outdoor gear and screen-free entertainment, there’s something for everyone on this year’s list.
Character Inspired
These film and TV-inspired toys are perfect for your streaming kiddos.
Summer has arrived and that means lots of time spent outdoors. Whether you rock summer nights on the patio or deck, or prefer to adventure in the great outdoors, you need the perfect dining dinnerware to go with it. From melamine plates and bamboo bowls, we’ve rounded up the most festive options for outfitting your outdoor dining space this summer.
Kate Spade New York Kitchen Rainbow Citrus Collection
This adorable tidbit set is perfect for kids or appetizers. Each set comes with two designs, is BPA-free and dishwasher safe. The six-inch plates are break, chip and scratch resistant––so basically uber kid-friendly!
Perfect for dinner-sized serving, these eight-inch plates come with beautiful watercolor designs. The individually sold plates are made from durable melamine and are the essence of summer dinnerware.
If you need an entire set of outdoor dinnerware, look no further than this adorable flamingo collection. You can shop bowls, plates, coasters, platters, and placemats! Plates and bowls come in sets of four and everything is made from chip resistant and microwave safe melamine.
Shop the collection at Macys, pieces start at $11.90
Strawberries are the very essence of summer and that's why we love this fruit-filled platter. Great for apps, the melamine and BPA-free dish is the perfect way to infuse sweetness into your table setting.
This versatile geometric collection is just as useful for that bold cocktail party as it is for your summer BBQ. The line includes plates, platters, bowls and coordinated napkins, all in vibrant colors.
This four-piece set is just what your campout/tailgate/picnic needs! Each bowl comes with a matching lid, is made from sturdy melamine and boasts a super cute outdoorsy pattern.
Classy and festive, these plates are made from bamboo with a melamine resin. The 10-inch size makes it great for a full meal, and it's even dishwasher safe!
Surprise is on your side when you order these Bodil plates––you'll be shipped a random design in the collection that's made from bamboo! You can also shop the rest of the line's bowls and cups for the complete look.
This rustic design takes even more worry out of outdoor dining. The vintage pattern recreates an enameled look, comes in more than six color choices and in sets that make outfitting your patio table a breeze.
Packing for your picnic just got easier! This bamboo set comes with four cups, four plates (that can double as bowls!), a salad bowl, and an anti-slip tray-top. A silicone band helps it to close and stay closed for easy travel.
Whip up some sangria (or other kid-friendly cocktails) in this adorable summer-inspired beverage set. It comes with an 80 oz. pitcher, four 18 oz. cups and is made from shatter resistant melamine.
Don't spent time worrying about your glasses breaking in the great outdoors––get this tumbler set instead! The colorful collection comes with eight brightly-hued cups that embody the feel of summer.
Give your plants a summer makeover when you repot them in one of these vibrant colored patio planters. These Outdoor Patio Planters from Sun Shade are available at Target. With four fun shapes – panda, flamingo, toucan and a slice of watermelon you’ll be able to match just about any decor.
Bring your garden to life with these quirky designs and eye-popping colors. Place them indoors to liven up your houseplants or out in your garden under the sun for bright flowering plants. Each planter measures 3.88 inches (H) x 3.75 inches (W) x 6.25 inches (D). Order these for curbside pickup or have them delivered right to your front door for only $8.
Las Vegas is anything but boring and that is especially true when you are looking for a kids museum. These Las Vegas museums all kids to explore science, learn about Vegas history through neon artifacts, find out about atomic testing and even see some artifacts from the Titanic. Plan your exploration day today!
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
Three-stories tall in stature, the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum 58,000-square-foot building is home to nine-themed exhibition halls totaling 26,000 square feet of interactive hands-on core exhibits. You'll find special activities for toddlers, a unique makerspace for kids of all ages and a 70-foot climbing tower.
Start your visit to Las Vegas with a stop at The Neon Museum and you’ll get all caught up on the city’s history through its retired neon signs. Knowledgeable guides tour guests through this this neon boneyard that includes signs from old casinos and other Las Vegas businesses while providing interesting facts about the area’s development into the tourist destination that it is today. You can visit the museum and tour the signs on your own until 4 p.m. daily or opt for the full experience of a one-hour guided tour in the evening.
770 Las Vegas Boulevard North Las Vegas, NV Online: neonmuseum.org
Travel back in time at this museum that features a modern exhibit hall with a timeline exhibit about southern Nevada from pre-historic to modern times and a collection of restored historic buildings that depict daily life from different decades in Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson and Goldfield.
Your little history buffs are in for a treat when you visit the Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Luxor Hotel. This fully-immersive exhibit starts out by assigning you with the identity of one of the Titanic passengers. You can read about your person’s history and when they were sailing aboard this massive ship.
The exhibit takes you through all the different classes on the ship with information about how the first class dined and how those on third class had to share a communal bathtub. Actual artifacts including “The Big Piece” are on display with videos showing how they were removed from the ocean floor. Opt for the audio tour to get the full experience. Bonus, kids three and under are free.
The National Atomic Testing Museum is a national science, history and educational institution that tells the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site. The Museum uses lessons of the past and present to better understand the extent and effect of nuclear testing on worldwide nuclear deterrence and geo-political history.
Every year Pottery Barn Kids releases some of the most intricate, creative Halloween costumes for kids short of the homemade variety and this year is no exception. Flamingoes to pandas and even a yellow submarine fit for the Beatles are just some of the magical offerings in this year’s Pottery Barn Kids Halloween costume collection.
Here are some of our favorite baby and kids getups from Pottery Barn for 2019.
Star Wars: Rey Costume
Get prepped for the last installment in the Skywalker saga when Rise of Skywalker hits theaters this winter.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami Dade Hank Kline Club (2805 SW 32 Ave, Miami, 305-446-2654)
Central Presbyterian Church (12455 SW 104 St, 305-274-4007)
Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival (3400 Pan American Dr, Coconut Grove)
Key Biscayne Community Church (355 Glenridge Rd, Key Biscayne, 305-361-2411)
The Little Farm. (13401 SW 224 St, Goulds, 305-258-3186)
Miami Lakes United Methodist Church (14800 Ludlam Rd, Miami Lakes, 305-821-7274)
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church (602 NE 96 St., Miami Shores, 305-754-9541)
Miami Springs Annual Harvest Fest/Pumpkin Patch hosted by Poinciana United Methodist Church (The 200 block of Curtiss Pkwy, Miami Springs, 305-805-5000)
