{"id":118,"date":"2008-11-24T19:02:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-24T19:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=118"},"modified":"2012-07-08T00:12:19","modified_gmt":"2012-07-08T00:12:19","slug":"shopping-for-the-holidays-is-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/shopping-for-the-holidays-is-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping for the Holidays is Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With so much to choose from, how do you even decide what to get your kids, friends or family members for Christmas?\u00a0 That in itself creates enough chaos to last the whole year.<\/p>\n

I suggest shopping on-line to begin with.\u00a0 Many people have become professional on-line shoppers already.\u00a0 But a way to capture some unique gifting is to purchase “fun” pool supplies that normally wouldn’t show up until the warmer months and have them shipped right to your door.<\/p>\n

A pool slide<\/a> is the perfect gift to put under the tree so to speak.\u00a0 Well, you may have to set it up by the pool but you can dress it up with a huge red bow!<\/p>\n

If that sounds too big to deal with then go for a smaller pool gift like the Remote Control Water Soaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Remote Control Water Soaker<\/a> lets you sneak up and soak unwary poolside travelers from the other end of the pool. The full-function, battery operated radio controller controls movement around the pool , elevates the nozzle, and controls the soaking stream. The Remote Control Water soaker features a nozzle that will shoot a stream of water up to 20 Feet!<\/p>\n

The water resistant remote control can be used in or out of the water so hide around the corner and secretly soak your unsuspecting friends. The remote has two channels for interference free fun.<\/p>\n

With tons of options for easy “click shopping”, there really is no reason for people to get so stressed out about traffic and lines.<\/p>\n

What tips do you have for making holiday shopping easier?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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