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with your family. Classic games, such as bean bag toss or ring toss, are great games to play for all ages. If you love silly games, try out the giant outdoor version of Throw, Throw Burrito. It’s a face-off with giant inflatable burritos that you have to throw at each other. Need a slower pace? Grab some classic lawn darts (the new, safe ones, of course) or a game of croquet. • Kids need to burn off steam, so what better way to move all sorts of muscles and have fun than a ninjaline, zipline or slackline? You can climb, swing or balance your way through your backyard with any of these family-fun toys. They are all great for a variety of ages. You just need trees or another strong post to hang them on in your yard. Challenge each other with timed face-offs or make it silly by trying to do crazy tricks. www.tumbleweedtoys.ca
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