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Planning a Family-Friendly Pool Party

Whether you like to entertain and do it often or you prefer to have just one big summer bash with all of your friends and their families, the way to make a splash is with a pool party. Any party with water as a central element is sure to be a hit. We’ve already talked … Read More

Tips for Planning a Pool Party for Kids

School’s out for the summer, and the kids are loving it. If there’s one thing that kids enjoy, it’s hitting the pool on a hot, sunny day. Spending time splashing around with friends is one of the most fun things a kid can think of doing. Throwing a pool party for your kids and their … Read More

Swimwear Trends for Men

While the calendar says that there is still a little bit of spring left, most of us would agree that since we’ve observed Memorial Day, summer is officially here. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, grills are sizzling, parties are moving outdoors, and the swimming pools are open. Whether they’re community … Read More

Top Trends in Women’s Swimwear for 2014

The days are warmer, the sun is shining longer, the pools are open, and summer is here. My kids have spent pretty much every day since Memorial Day weekend in the pool, which means that Mom has been spending a lot of time poolside too. With the amount of time we’ll be spending in and … Read More

Flotation Devices for Kids

Now that summer is nearly here, it seems that all kids want to do is to get in the water.  For older kids, it’s a great way for mom to have a break.  But for younger kids, pool time means a lot of work and/or stress for Mom.  A good flotation device can help kids … Read More

Awesome Water Slides from Around the World

One of the best things to do on vacation is hit the pool. Most kids, and kids at heart, love playing in the water, splashing each other, and hitting the water slides. A truly awesome water slide is even better than a pool. Here are some of the coolest water slides that dot the globe. … Read More

The Coolest Pools in the World

Hotels and resorts have been building bigger, cooler, and better pools.  From glass bottomed cantilevered pools to infinity pools, it seems that pools are continually pushing the limits of engineering and architecture.  Here are a few of the coolest pools in the world. Holiday Inn, Shanghai – This pool is 24 stories above the street. … Read More

Swimming for Health

Swimming has long been a summer activity favored by the young and the young at heart.  Getting out into the water on a hot summer day is a fantastic way to relax.  Many of us also know that regular swimming can be great for your health.  Here are just a few of the benefits of … Read More

Install your Pool Now and Enjoy it this Summer

The first signs of spring are all around us, and if you’re like many of us, you couldn’t be happier.  You may be planning your flower and vegetable gardens, mapping out a few road trips and getting excited about the fun you’ll have as a family this summer.  Maybe your visions include family time by … Read More

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Pool

Spring is a great time to clean out all the winter dust and open the curtains to let in some sunshine and let out all the gloom!  Time to start packing up the winter coats and boots and start to bring out the shorts and bikinis.  Then you suddenly remember the pool is an eyesore … Read More