If the thought of packing the entire family into the car and heading off for a holiday or even to the beach [1] feels daunting — there's seriously so much to bring — there's no reason why you can't create just as much fun at home. Explore the backyard [2] and take advantage of every inch of grass you have.
Pottery Barn Kids is selling a Jumbo Inflatable Bowling Set [3] ($103, originally $123) that will keep the kids entertained for hours. The bowling pins are 3 feet tall and the ball is 20 inches wide. They're going to have a blast rolling it into everything, from the pins to even your plants!