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1. A pack of waterproof playing cards, so you can jump right back into the brutal game of rummy you started with your family over Christmas break...while "relaxing" in the pool during your summer vacation.
2. An Inflate-A-Bull ride on that's gonna transform your day at the lake into a grand ol' time at the rodeo! Sure, people could say swimming is just as fun as trying not to fall off a wobbly pool toy, but that's a bunch of ~bull~.
3. A customized cup floatie – they juuust might make your bachelorette party more memorable than the Big Day. I mean, will there be mai tais floating on mini flamingos during your ceremony? I thought not!
4. A pool water fountain that'll turn your backyard into a show-stopping slice of paradise – because fancy water features make everything a little bit more magic.
5. A Bluetooth pool speaker for keeping the momentum going when you're doing laps and need "Eye of the Tiger" blaring in and out of the water to keep going. Or the Moana soundtrack. You do you.
6. A pack of color-changing pool lights to add some modern day glam to your everyday (well, every night) suburbanite pool party.
7. A floating game table designed with such a solid structure you'll be able to bounce balls off the surface. If you take beer pong as seriously as YOU SHOULD, this'll make your week at the lake way more fun.
8. A remote crocodile boat sure to scare the dickens out of your cousins during your family reunion. This is the year YOU finally win the prank wars. Celebrate with the wide crocodile smile you deserve!
9. A Cinemood TV — a handheld LTE TV with high-fidelity audio, that projects up to 20 times the size of a laptop, and lasts up to five hours on a charge. If you thought your kids spent a long time in the pool before, get your magazines ready, because adding a movie to the mix is gonna make your day outside last until the sun goes down. Bless.
10. A motorized float so you can finally win a race around the pool, despite your somewhat sad front stroke "skills." Doggy paddle 'til the day I die!
11. A fishnet panel bikini – go ahead, wear this spicy set the next time you're on the water and ~fish~ for all the compliments you want!
12. A wavesurf shaper to turn rocky, uneven lake waves made by your boat into smooth, curved, and *perfect* ocean-like waves that are primo for surfin'.
13. A pair of inflatable chickens for folks who really know that a day at the pool isn't meant for sunbathing...it's allll fun and games!
14. A squeaker toy that'll float above the surface of the water, turning your dog's games of fetch into a triathlon (okay, maybe without the cycling bits).
15. A glowing waterfall to create an unmatched ambiance in your hot tub or pool. Above ground was the right way to go after all!
16. A pool punching bag that'll upgrade your workouts while being super safe on your joints. Honestly, ~water~ you doing waiting on this thing? Get it today!
17. A massive floating raft able to fit up to eight adults. If your idea of a perfect day swimming involves...very little swimming, simply fill the foot bath up and enjoy a float.
18. A watermelon ball reviewers say is practically indestructible. Spend the day playing around with this pool fruit and maybe you'll finally figure out what watermelon sugar high is. Please let me know.
19. A four-person Rapid Rider for friends who would love nothing more than a chat-filled tour down the river. This comes with cupholders and two coolers sooo...where's the rum?
20. An underwater LED sure to make your pool look like something out of Avatar. Can't make it to Disney World this year? No problem! It's in your backyard.
21. A mer-tail in ADULT SIZES that'll be equal parts laughable aaand lovable.
22. A swimming pool hoop – it can guarantee your kids have a ~ball~ out in the backyard.
23. A show-stopping Del Mar one-piece with a high-waist bottom and double strapped top that's gonna make the style options practically endless. With this piece, you really do only need one swimsuit all summer long. It's gonna be a hit.
24. A set of three collapsible swim-thru rings for practicing your swimming skills without having to jump through hoops asking people to let you swim through their arms.
25. A floating cornhole game you can keep on the land when the kids play, and then throw into the water when the adults want a real challenge.
26. A two-person rafting float that'll be durable, comfortable, and oh-so fun when you and your boo spend the day floating gently down the stream. Or river. Or white water rapids? This thing is probably that tough. Plus, it has cupholders!
27. A water cannon – it's gonna make water wars more intense than they've ever been. According to reviewers, these things are the bomb.
28. A full face snorkel mask to keep water out of your nose and make breathing extra easy, which is sure to make your day around the reef far more fun.
29. And finally, a bright cut-out bikini for trend-setters who know a day at the beach is meant for daring, darling fashion.
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