Can we fast-forward to spring already? These 20-degree mornings are getting boring already, and my kids REALLY need to get outside and be…well, kids. Remnants of dirty snow doesn’t lend itself well to sledding, and it’s still too cold for bikes and scooters. With the forecast calling for near 50-degree temperatures this Saturday, you can bet your bippy I’ll be shuffling those kids out the back door faster than you can say springtime. Because no parent is immune to the cries of “but there’s nothing to dooooo…,” may we offer a suggestion? Diggin Active’s Squap for ages 6 and up turns an ordinary game of catch into something extraordinary. Easy to play, this game doesn’t involve a steep learning curve and goes right out of the box into the backyard. Each player gets a paddle that they open to release a ball and then snap to catch it. A new version, Squap Extreme that’s due out this spring, comes with redesigned paddles and three types of balls: one for beginners, a classic version and a bouncy ball that lets advanced players show off their new-found skills. No matter how you play it, Squap is great excuse to get outdoors, and get ready for spring. We’re headed outside. Catch ya later…
In a Nutshell: The game of catch just got a whole lot more interesting. This portable toy works well at the beach, the park…or even your own backyard.
