Maybe it’s just me being a pushover, but it seems like it’s harder for me to get my kids to go outside and play than it should be. I remember spending HOURS every day during the summer just outside playing.  I constantly have to find new ways to entice my kids out into the fresh air, and thanks to my friend Janis at Jakks Pacific, we have some new summer toys to help.

Kaitlyn is loving her Disney Erasable Patio Set with two chairs sized just for her and a friend, and a surface she can draw on with the included dry-erase markers. This easy to assemble table comes with it’s own umbrella and two folding chairs. Kaitlyn got Mickey:

Best for ages 3-7, I was happy to see that the table features a safety locking mechanism to keep it from collapsing. Who needs paper when you can draw right on the table?

I found the Erasable 4 Piece Patio Set at Toys “R” Us for $32.98 in Mickey, Disney Princesses, Barbie, and Handy Manny. When it’s too cold to sit outside, I plan to put the table and chairs in the playroom.

Jakks Pacific also sent us two Star Wars kites but we haven’t had any windy days for testing them out!  Also available at Toys “R” Us, for $24.98,  the kites come in the shape of Darth Vader’s Tie Fighter, Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing, and Han Solo’s Millenium Falcon. Each high-quality kite is made of a durable rip stock nylon material, fiberglass spars and re-enforced grommets and includes a 15′ tail and a unique STAR WARS high speed winder.

I’m always happy to review products by Jakks Pacific because of the quality, affordable prices, and because Jakks Pacific seems to really understand what kids enjoy playing with. They are a name brand to look for.