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WICKET COOL
Origi nati ng back in the 1300s, croquet is a game for
the ages—all of them. Kids of any ability level (and, for
that matter, adults, too) can easily team up for a sport
that—for all its haute origins—is surprisingly
democratic. Eddie Bauer croquet set, $40 at Target.
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INTO THE WILD
In
The
Bumper
Book o f
Nature
($30, Harmony
Books),
Stephen Moss shares fun (and froggy)
facts
and outdoor activities for every season,
whatever
your family’s natural
habitat.
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iCAMP
The Coleman Lantern
utility enables your iPhone
or iPod Touch screen to
emit strong white
light—handy for finding
Junior’s lost inhaler before
bedtime. The Creepy
Campfire Tales app
suggests age-appropriate
stories to read aloud—
eerie sound effects
included! iTunes, free.
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GET IN GEAR
Dispatch your explorers to the
Outback out back with Backyard
Safari Outfitters’ binoculars ($10)
and essential cargo vest ($17).
Available at Walmart, Toys “R” Us,
amazon.com.
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CAMPER HAMPER
Lighter than a cooler, more cleanable than traditional
picnic baskets, this colorful carryall made from woven
plastic raffia is a backyard superstar. $15, Target.
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