If you’re concerned about rising travel costs, flight delays and crowds, get geared up for the ultimate staycation instead.

Grab some goodies and stay local, whether with a backyard play zone or must-have indoor activities for rainy days.

Here’s some essentials to get you summer-ready.

Up in your grill

$38 at Melissa & Doug Flip & Fry

Bring the BBQ indoors with a Flip & Fry Grill Play Set that elevates pretend play by using color-changing technology. Just add water and watch burgers, chicken tenders and fries become plate-ready.


Fourth and deep


Football designed with American flag pattern.
$15 at Bigmouth Inc Big Mouth

Kick-start the Fourth of July festivities with some patriotic play using this soft neoprene water-friendly football.


Keep it 100


Three card decks, "100 Fun Things to Do With a Stick," "100 Fun Things to Do With a Box," and "100 Fun Things to Do While Traveling," sit on a light background next to a black bag.
$12 at Uncommon Goods Uncommon Goods

Need ideas for creative play options without all the fuss? Check out the “100 Fun Things To Do” clip-on booklets.


Rain it in


A yellow beach umbrella kit with an anchor logo, cup holder, and shovel.
$135 at Anchor Works Anchor Works Enterprises, LLC

Stay cool and calm knowing your family is safe under the AnchorOne wind-resistant umbrella kit.


Room and board


Retrospec Mini Cruiser Skateboard with green deck and red wheels.
From $36 at Retrospec Retrospec

Hop on the Quip mini cruiser skateboard for easy transportation that won’t weigh you down. Available in 22.5- or 27-inch lengths.


Brace yourself


Bauble Bar bead kit with various colorful beads in small bags around a white box.
Party Bead Kit, $78 at BaubleBar Bauble Bar

When the party moves indoors, gather a circle of friends and create meaningful bracelets together.


Jam packed


Pink and yellow JBL Clip portable speaker with teal JBL logo and clip handle.
From $79.95 at JBL JBL

Take the party tunes wherever you go using JBL’s Clip 5 waterproof speaker. Customize it with your favorite photo, text, color or sticker art.


Flower power


Illustration of a black box for a "SolarFlower Golden Sunrise" STEM experiment kit, featuring a sun-powered robotic flower with yellow and orange petals.
$24.95 at Thames & Kosmos Thames and Kosmos

Wash away the rainy-day blues by building your own kinetic SolarFlower, and when the sun returns, watch it spin and come to life, powered by the sun’s rays.


In the bag


A rolled-up pink sleeping bag with purple buckles and a pink duffel bag with a desert landscape design.
State State Bags

Get cozy camping under the stars while snuggled up in the Redwood sleeping bag, which travels easily with a detachable crossbody strap ($105). Or pack it or anything else in the cute Rockaway duffel ($123).


You’re done, sun


Supergoop! Play Antioxidant Body Mist SPF 50 sunscreen.
$18 at Supergoop! Supergoop

Before you have fun in the sun, protect your skin with a refreshing SPF 50 body mist that is water- and sweat-resistant.


Squad goals


FIFA Arcade game with a soccer ball and pump.
$179 at Sam’s Club Sam’s Club

FIFA fever is real, so keep your future soccer stars scoring well past the World Cup wrap-up. The FIFA Arcade Soccer Roundabout is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.


Farm fresh


Illustration of an Early Learner Farm Coloring Book for ages 3 and up, with a farm scene including a barn, rooster, cows, cats, ducks, and sunflowers.
“Farm Coloring Book,” $10 at Eeboo Eeboo

Let your little artist enjoy farm life while developing fine motor skills.

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