When my husband and I were looking to purchase a home a couple of years ago one thing that we were not willing to compromise on was a pool. I grew up always having access to a pool either in our community or backyard. I couldn’t wait to have our own home and pool so our kids could enjoy it like I did as a child. We would wake up, grab our suits, and spend the next 6 hours or so splashing, laughing, and watching TV all from the comfort of our outdoor paradise. I wanted to make sure I knew what pool party essentials I needed to make our Sunday family pool day amazing!
Pool Party Essentials
I’m always looking for fun pool toys and floats to keep us entertained. I was recently sent a couple of items that I think are a must-have for your next pool party. We love our Large Inflatable Derby Duck!
I was so thankful that Derby Deck was sent to us with a battery-operated pump. Can you imagine blowing this thing up without one? In fact, after I took this photo I realized that it still needed more air. Just to give you an idea of how large the inflatable is Honey was gracious enough to allow me to take a photo while she was enjoying our family Sunday pool day.
Large Inflatable Derby Duck
- Built-in cup holders and handles
- Durable heavy-duty vinyl
- Supports up to 175 lbs
- 5 1/2′ long x 4 1/4′ wide x 3 1/2′ tall
My daughter is a rather tall little girl but she is no match for Derby Duck! Just this weekend while my husband was doing his weekly pool cleaning our neighbors asked where we got Derby Duck as they thought it was pretty cool. Due to the size of the inflatable, there is nowhere to store it so he usually hangs out at the pool all day. I think this has kept the birds away that often like to lounge on our patio chairs. Derby Duck can hold up to 175 lbs and as you can see can fit more than one person. it is a fun way to lounge poolside and perfect for your next pool party!
Wireless Speaker & Underwater Light Show™
Another pool party essential I was definitely interested in trying out this cool-looking Wireless Speaker & Underwater Light Show. I will be 100% honest when I tell you I was not expecting much from this product. There are just so many products on the market that seem pretty awesome only to fall flat and not quite deliver. I can also honestly tell you that I was 100% wrong when it comes to this product. I absolutely LOVE our new speaker. The speaker can be used day or night but you will only see the fun light show during the evening when it is dark.
Underwater Light Show
Sorry for the focus going in and out due to the autofocus feature on my camera, it kept trying to focus on different lights. However, I think the video really captures how well the lights work with the music. The speaker is not turned up all the way but the sound is pretty good. One of the things that we encounter sometimes is both us and our neighbors will have music playing. When you are sitting on the patio it is not a problem because you can hear your own music. However, when you move to the pool you can often hear both radios playing. With this wireless speaker, I don’t hear the neighbors’ music at all. So we love it even without the light show as it is a great speaker when playing in the pool.
- The rechargeable battery plays music and light shows for up to 6 hours
- Sealed to be completely waterproof
- Hang from anywhere with the built-in hanger
- Range of up to 60 feet
- Bluetooth 3.0
I was able to control the speaker with my iPhone and play anything I wanted from my only music to the current radio station. We even flipped the speaker over to test out the waterproofing and all was well. There is also a small hoop enclosed so you can tether the speaker to something or hang it somewhere if you would like it somewhere other than the pool.
Both the Derby Duck and Wireless Speaker & Underwater Light Show pool party essentials for your next pool party!