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Safe colors for swimming suits

Safe colors for children’s swimsuits: What parents need to know to reduce the risk of drowning

April 22, 2021April 21, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 04/21/2023

How safe is the color of your child’s swimsuit? If you’re like many parents, you probably choose your kids’ swimsuits based on style, price and …

Read moreSafe colors for children’s swimsuits: What parents need to know to reduce the risk of drowning

Amazon is selling a 10-person inflatable patio dock

March 16, 2021March 28, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

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How to reduce your coronavirus risk in pools this summer

August 10, 2020July 15, 2021 by Brittany Anas

While many pools and waterparks are shut down entirely this summer because of COVID-19, others remain open — but with some rules in place that …

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After a near-drowning incident, brothers formed a nonprofit to teach kids to swim

August 6, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Life’s unexpected challenges can sometimes bring about some of its biggest blessings. At the age of 9, young Thurman Thomas attended a party with his …

Read moreAfter a near-drowning incident, brothers formed a nonprofit to teach kids to swim

These products aim to prevent drownings in residential pools

July 20, 2020April 21, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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Get this llama pool float is just $15

May 15, 2020April 17, 2023 by Helen Lee

Even though life might not seem too sunny right now, summer is actually on its way. And along with warm weather comes our favorite product …

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Pool float shaped like a golf cart even includes a removable sun shade

May 1, 2020April 17, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

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This new service lets you rent someone’s pool by the hour

August 2, 2019April 21, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Consider this the Airbnb for swimming pools. Swimply, a new swimming pool rental service, lets you book someone else’s swimming pool by the hour. So, …

Read moreThis new service lets you rent someone’s pool by the hour

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CDC issues warning about fecal parasite in swimming pools

July 2, 2019April 21, 2023 by CNN

Health officials are asking Americans to take precautions over reports that “crypto,” a fecal parasite that can be transmitted via swimming pools, is on the …

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This Floating Picnic Table From Sam’s Club Will Totally Enhance Your Summer

June 21, 2019May 27, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 05/06/2020

Summer is finally here, and if you have plans to head to the lake, you might want to check out this genius product: a floating …

Read moreThis Floating Picnic Table From Sam’s Club Will Totally Enhance Your Summer

Experts warn that flesh-eating bacteria may be spreading to seafood and beaches

June 21, 2019June 24, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

For many of us, summertime means beautiful trips to the beach and delicious, fresh seafood. But you may want to exercise some caution. A new …

Read moreExperts warn that flesh-eating bacteria may be spreading to seafood and beaches

You Could Get Paid $10,000 to Be a Professional ‘Poolhop’ This Summer

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by Augusta Statz

If you were looking for the perfect excuse to get out of the office this summer — well, now you have it. Hotels.com is now …

Read moreYou Could Get Paid $10,000 to Be a Professional ‘Poolhop’ This Summer

These mermaid life jackets for dogs are the cutest thing you’ll see this summer

June 12, 2019August 6, 2020 by Kate Streit

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Read moreThese mermaid life jackets for dogs are the cutest thing you’ll see this summer

This Light-Up Buffet Cooler Pool Float Is Ridiculously Perfect For Summer Parties

June 7, 2019April 17, 2023 by Augusta Statz

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Read moreThis Light-Up Buffet Cooler Pool Float Is Ridiculously Perfect For Summer Parties

You Can Now Buy A Sparkly Mermaid Pool Float at Sam’s Club

May 16, 2019April 17, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreYou Can Now Buy A Sparkly Mermaid Pool Float at Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club Is Bringing Back Even More Massive Pool Floats For This Summer

February 14, 2019April 17, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 02/15/2022

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Why Kristen Bell wears gloves in the pool

August 10, 2018August 15, 2018 by Augusta Statz

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A Young Swimmer Named Clark Kent Just Beat Michael Phelps’ Swimming Record

August 3, 2018March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

A 10-year-old boy from California is making quite the splash in competitive swimming. In fact, young Clark Kent Apuada (yes, that’s his real name!) just …

Read moreA Young Swimmer Named Clark Kent Just Beat Michael Phelps’ Swimming Record

This magnetic swimsuit for kids makes diaper changes at the pool or beach so much easier

July 31, 2018July 8, 2021 by Augusta Statz | Last updated on 06/24/2021

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This Artist Turned An Old RV Into A Swimming Pool—And We Want One

June 29, 2018April 21, 2023 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

The internet is full of interesting stories of people who’ve transformed an RV into something else, like a roving tiny home or a food truck. …

Read moreThis Artist Turned An Old RV Into A Swimming Pool—And We Want One

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The CDC Is Warning That Parasites And Bacteria Are Lurking In Hotel Pools

May 18, 2018April 21, 2023 by CNN

Hotels set the stage for nearly a third of all disease outbreaks in the United States linked to chlorinated or treated water — such as …

Read moreThe CDC Is Warning That Parasites And Bacteria Are Lurking In Hotel Pools

LaCroix Swimwear is here so you can wear your favorite seltzer—and drink it, too

May 17, 2018July 23, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

If you thought the obsession with LaCroix peaked last year, you were mistaken. When it comes to this fabulous fizzy water, there are always more ways …

Read moreLaCroix Swimwear is here so you can wear your favorite seltzer—and drink it, too

Finally, swimming goggles that won’t pull your child’s hair

April 30, 2018June 17, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey | Last updated on 06/17/2021

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You’re not a true pickle lover unless you fill your pool with these pickle floats

April 3, 2018April 17, 2023 by Clint Davis

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Wine Bottle Pool Floats Are the Only Accessory You’ll Need for Summer

March 30, 2018April 17, 2023 by Jennifer Nied

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Why I put pocket change at the end of my lap lane

August 30, 2017 by Brittany Anas

Swimming is a total-body workout, a low-impact alternative to running and you can torch 700 calories per hour if you’re moving through the water at …

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Spanish swimmer holds his own minute of silence to honor Barcelona victims

August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 by Marie Rossiter

Swimmer Fernando Alvarez of Spain had a chance to win the 2017 International Swimming Federation (FINA) Masters World Championships in Budapest last week. Yet the …

Read moreSpanish swimmer holds his own minute of silence to honor Barcelona victims

One couple built their family a massive swimming pond

July 17, 2017April 21, 2023 by Megan Fenno

One couple—based in Sundre in Alberta, Canada—wanted to create a place where they could spend quality time with family and friends. So Jerry and Marina Leussink …

Read moreOne couple built their family a massive swimming pond

What To Know About The Vibrio Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found In The Gulf Of Mexico

July 7, 2017May 31, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

A 70-year-old woman came close to death in June after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, while fishing off Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Experts are investigating the waterways …

Read moreWhat To Know About The Vibrio Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found In The Gulf Of Mexico

Shipping container pools are cheaper than in-ground pools

June 21, 2017April 21, 2023 by Megan Fenno | Last updated on 06/18/2021

Having a pool in the backyard would be really nice, wouldn’t it? But the average cost of installing an in-ground swimming pool ranges anywhere from …

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Electric Shock Drowning

April 24, 2017May 8, 2017 by Jessica Suss

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This Video That Appears To Show Swimmers Walking Under Water Is Mind-Boggling

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 by Bridget Sharkey

Synchronized swimming might not be a sport that gets a lot of attention, but that’s about to change. When you see this absolutely hypnotic video …

Read moreThis Video That Appears To Show Swimmers Walking Under Water Is Mind-Boggling

Target’s New Swimwear Ad Campaign Isn’t Photoshopped—And It’s Gorgeous

March 21, 2017April 30, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Shopping for swimsuits can be a depressing experience. It’s hard to feel confident in your body when you are surrounded by images of perfectly fit …

Read moreTarget’s New Swimwear Ad Campaign Isn’t Photoshopped—And It’s Gorgeous

Great White Shark Spotted Near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

March 16, 2017April 24, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

A 12-foot great white shark is hanging out near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina—and it doesn’t seem like he has plans to leave anytime soon. The …

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Katie Ledecky Is Passing Up $5 Million A Year To Live The College Life

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 by Kate Desmond

How much is the college experience worth to you?  Would you give up $5 million a year to swim with your friends and go to …

Read moreKatie Ledecky Is Passing Up $5 Million A Year To Live The College Life

You’ve Got To Watch Michael Phelps Swim To The Sounds Of Super Mario

August 15, 2016March 28, 2023 by Will Schuerman

Anytime I hear the classic Super Mario Brothers music, I have immediate flashbacks to my youth and the countless carefree hours spent playing that iconic …

Read moreYou’ve Got To Watch Michael Phelps Swim To The Sounds Of Super Mario

This Syrian Teen Who Swam A Sinking Boat To Shore Is Headed To The Olympics

August 3, 2016February 25, 2023 by Jessica Suss

This is one of the more inspiring stories we’ve read in awhile. This teenage girl from Syria not only escaped conflict in her homeland, she and her …

Read moreThis Syrian Teen Who Swam A Sinking Boat To Shore Is Headed To The Olympics

This One-Eyed Cat Who Swims And Surfs Will Make Your Day

July 15, 2016 by Taylor Hosey

When you think of cats, water isn’t typically the next thing that comes to mind. But Kuli, an orange tabby from Hawaii, is here to debunk …

Read moreThis One-Eyed Cat Who Swims And Surfs Will Make Your Day

What You Should Know About Dry Drowning

June 30, 2016June 13, 2018 by Kate Desmond

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Here’s 6 Easy Ways To Squeeze In Some Exercise When You’re On Vacation

February 1, 2016 by Carina Wolff

Whether you’re staying at a beach resort, traveling across the country for a business trip, or backpacking across Europe, it can be hard to find …

Read moreHere’s 6 Easy Ways To Squeeze In Some Exercise When You’re On Vacation

5 Great Workouts For People With Bad Knees

November 2, 2015October 5, 2016 by Carina Wolff

Although it may be hard to picture it, having bad knees does not mean the end of exercise. Something like running or tennis may no …

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This Epic Sky Pool Is Suspended Between Two Buildings

August 20, 2015August 20, 2015 by Will Schuerman

Swimming pools in the ground were so last year.  This new approach takes the old fashioned swimming pool to the next level (literally). A new housing …

Read moreThis Epic Sky Pool Is Suspended Between Two Buildings

This Awesome Beluga Whale Loves Scaring Kids

July 17, 2015March 28, 2023 by Dee

You know what’s great? Seeing a fun-loving Beluga whale get the best of it’s visitors. These unsuspecting kids were checking out the Beluga’s swimming around peacefully …

Read moreThis Awesome Beluga Whale Loves Scaring Kids

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