The only thing more divine than floating around in a pool on a hot summer's day is floating around in a pool with a refreshing beverage. But once you're settled in your doughnut shaped floatie, the last thing you want to do is get out to refresh your beverage. Luckily, The Kitchn has a cheap and easy solution for this summertime sadness: All you need is some pool noodles.
To help your baby become comfortable going underwater in the pool, here's a simple trick: Blow in their face before dunking them. They will instinctively gulp air and hold their breath, making it a perfect opportunity for you to pretend the kid is the next Ian Thorpe for a quick second.
Video: If you've dropped something in the pool and can't spot it from above the water, this super simple trick can help.
If you're always worried about whether or not there's urine in the pool before you jump in, worry no longer: There definitely is. Here's how much.
Big pool toys, like pool noodles and other floaties, can be tough to store because they take up a lot of space and don't really collapse well. Keep yours organised this summer with a plastic hamper -- they're cheap, and big enough to hold everything.
Summer is slowly approaching, and as the weather warms up it will soon be time to head down to the pool. This playlist will set the mood for that first party of the season.
