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Whether you're serving popcorn for movie night inside or slinging drinks outside at your new mini tiki bar, you're sure to be crowned "host with the most."

You can throw these in your watering can or any standing water in your backyard. They contain BTI, a bacteria toxic to mosquito larvae. The treatment lasts up to a month and treats 100 square feet of surface water. 

Promising review: "So far, this is the best method I have found to rid your houseplants of pesky flies, gnats, and other unwelcome guests. I keep half a dunk in my watering can at all times. When it dissolves (usually after a couple of months), I replace it with another. Works great on the houseplants. I tried a lot of other stuff first, and nothing compared." —Joshua J. Homemaker

Promising review: "These are great lights, we use them in our front and backyard. They are long lasting and create a resort-like appearance." —Michele 

Get it from Amazon for $35.69+ (available in packs of four or eight).

Promising review: "We have been really enjoying this little s'mores maker — it's not big, doesn't take up a lot of space, but does exactly what it's meant to do. We can't build fires or anything like that around where I live, so this was our next best option. It's worked out great for us. The only thing is it only has two of the little roaster sticks, so if you have several people roasting, you would need something else to use to stick your marshmallow on." —Debb

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two colors, two styles, and a caramel apple maker).

This card game is great for 3–8 players, ages 7 and up. 

Promising review: "I used this for a game night party, where some of our friends already knew each other, and others were new to the group. This game right at the top of the evening made everybody fast friends and ready to dig into more games. It was hilarious and enjoyable." —CLC

Here's how to play: You deal all the cards out to your two to four players, and everyone keeps their mini-deck face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle of the table, saying one of the words "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone slaps their hand on the card in a pile as quickly as possible. The last person on the pile has to take the stack and add them to their cards, and whoever runs out of cards first wins!

Promising review: "Ridiculous in a good way! I was skeptical about how much I may enjoy this game being in my mid-thirties. But it's a lot of fun! Easy to learn, easy to play, my 8-year-old has lots of fun with it. Its a great family game with the potential to be a late-night more adult-oriented event if you’re picking up what I'm throwing down. Cheers!" —Amazon Customer

The tool-free installation is as simple as opening the unit and clamping it onto the umbrella pole. It requires four AA batteries to run, which are not included. 

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings to adjust the amount of brightness you need. The lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. The brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan

Promising review: "Was actually a little bigger than I expected to be for the price. Beautiful and well worth the money. Sounds beautiful." —Ashleigh Yates 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 

AdvProHandMade is a small business that sells neon signs. 

Promising review: "The sign looks exactly how I hoped it would!! The lights are awesome and personalization is perfect. My parents loved this custom gift. I appreciate the careful packaging to keep it safe too!" —Rachel Garner

Get it from AdvProHandMade on Etsy for $37.10+ (available in 21 colors and four sizes).

Promising review: "I bought this screen to watch movies outside on my deck. It was easy to assemble, so easy I didn’t even need to look at the directions. I assembled by myself. It came with bags to fill with sand to place on the base of each leg, but I ended up using large bags of rice I had instead and it worked fine. It also came with strings to secure each end in case of wind which I did and it was a breezy day and it held up great." —Sfat

Safety note: Add your butter and seasoning AFTER you remove the popcorn.

Promising review: "My husband LOVES popcorn. I mean, I've never met someone who enjoys popcorn as much as he does. He cannot sit down to watch a movie/show without making a bag of popcorn first. So, what better gift than a popcorn maker? HE LOVES IT! Uses it almost daily. It's easy to use. Plug it in, turn it on, and wait for it to get hot (I would say five minutes or 10 for a quicker pop). Place in your kernels and watch it pop. Buy the butter and flavoring apart, and you're good to go!" —Marie

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in five styles).

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Promising review: "I purchased for my children’s ball pit. They love them. I like the vibrant colors, and it's a great size for toddlers (they can’t fit the balls in their mouths). They're super easy to clean and very durable. Two years later and they are still intact!! Highly recommend. Good amount and priced well!!" —Yokasta Disla

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available three pack sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "As the sun sets and the evening breeze gently rustles through your garden, these lights come to life, casting a warm, enchanting glow that transforms your outdoor space into a magical haven." —April

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in packs of two, four, six, eight, or 10).

Promising review: "I am very happy with this reed fencing. The lovely brown color and tight weave with the string is so much better than ones I've had in the past that were weaved with wire that look shabby and horrible. These are a wonderful quality for the price to make putting up large sections of fencing more affordable. They are not completely private, as people have mentioned, but that's not what I wanted. I wanted to be able to see through a little bit, but they work great to give some sense of separation and privacy." —Lauren S.

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in seven sizes and two colors).

This splurge-worthy tent pops up automatically thanks to springy fiberglass ribs. When you're done, it folds into a traveling case for later.

Promising review: "This was easy to assemble and is likely even easier with two people. I love going out in the woods to have a camping/picnic date or party with friends. It's resistant to the wind and water-resistant. When the weather is cold, it's cozy and warm inside this tent. It maintains a good temperature (review image above, left)." —jimeamezcua

Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in six sizes).

Created by Nature is a small business based in Oregon that sells customized wildflower seed packets inspired by each of the National Parks.

Promising review: "Planted a handful of the seeds in our front lawn area. A few months later, we had a spectacular color array. Great flowers!" —Shane

Promising review: "Living in Hawaii you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt-proof, etc... In total, I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few left over to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia

Get 10 tiles (covers 10 square feet) from Amazon for $77.48 (also available in smaller packs).

Promising review: "I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" —Mariah

This set includes team bracelets, territory markers, flag cubes, and jail markers.

Promising review: "This is the most exciting game my daughter has received in a long time. They love to play manhunt when there is a party, and this was just like it! We had 10 players, and they played for 2 hours! You definitely receive hours of fun for a very little price!" —Monro

Get it from Amazon for $39.90+ (available in two set sizes).

Don't forget to purchase the hardware set to attach this canopy to your home.

Promising review: "I have had it up for over a month, and it is holding up very well to sun, wind, rain, and storms. I take it down when I get enough forewarning of strong storms, but sometimes we've been out of town, and it has held up quite well. We roll it up and to the side using the installation kit anchors when we get a warning for strong winds. But, like I've said, we've come home after storms to small branches down in the yard, but the sail was good. It does a great job of blocking the sun and cools the house and patio quite nicely from the summer sun." —Ms. Shannon

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in 13 colors and various sizes).

Promising review: "Purchased this for a big birthday party — we melted chocolate for dipping fruit, cookies, etc., and it kept it at a PERFECT temp for hours without burning. Highly recommend!" —NoNameRequired

If you're looking for something more understated, nab this affordable option.

Promising review: "The tiki bar and chairs are now the highlight of our inground pool deck. The product is good quality and should last for many years to come. Assembly is slow but doable with one person. Looking forward to our next friend get-together. It is sure to help bring some memorable good times by the pool." —JoeN

If you're looking for something more whimsical, consider this donut-shaped option. 

Promising review: "This product works well on outside tables to keep flies off of your food. We used it just last night, and it's lightweight and a great size. No assembling required; just add batteries." —SmileyReviews

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three styles and four colors).

Promising review: "You don't understand — TikTok made me obsess over this microphone. As a 30+ year-old woman, I resisted purchasing it. I finally broke down and bought it because it was haunting me in my sleep. I'm so glad I did. When I am in a bad mood, I start karaoke in my house and am instantly better. It has 'ruined' my teenage son's life because my performances can be heard through his Xbox microphone. This is a must-have product." —Zane A. Undercoffer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 14 colors).

The set comes with six mallets and balls, plus two stakes, nine wickets, and a carrying case.

Promising review: "I took this croquet set to a picnic yesterday, and it was a hit! The people who played it with me said it was a great idea for an easy game to talk while playing and a good icebreaker. I really like the color coordination of the pieces, too!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes).

JnJ Handmade is a family-owned Etsy shop in Wisconsin that specializes in a variety of handmade items, including yard games, home decor, and DIY kits.

Promising review: "Better than I thought it would be! This is a great game to get the family going at a backyard gathering!" —Ayoka

Get it from JnJ Handmade on Etsy for $49.99+ (available in three stains).

Reviewers note that you should remove the bulbs before stringing up the strands and then install the bulbs.

Promising review: "These lights were perfect for my patio; I've received plenty of compliments so far. The Edison light bulbs are beautiful and offer the perfect amount of lighting for any occasion...the clips were ideal for my eaves and the overhang of the roof, which made for simple installation...now, I just need to find a dimmer capable of handling the required wattage and the package will be complete." —Brody Vins

Get a strand from Amazon for $15.78+ (available in three styles and lengths).

Giantville is a small business that designs oversized versions of classic children's games.

Promising review: "Perfect game for the family! Everyone really enjoys it. Perfect size and quality." —Julka

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in seven size and color options).

Each light cycles through red, blue, white, and green.

Promising review: "My pool is so old school and boring that I bought these to liven it up and what a difference!! My pool went from 'meh' to WOW! The balls are easily inflated by mouth like a beach ball. Once inflated, a few hours in the sun and they are charged and ready to go. They light up after dusk (it has to be rather dark). There is no manual way to power them on or off; they glow all night long. The changing colors are vibrant and very beautiful. They have a loop at the top if you would like to hang them. They would be magical hanging in a tree or from a pergola. I really liked how easy these were to fill and charge, and I like the solar power and the amazing color display. They make my inner child happy." —J. Matheson

Get a set of four from Amazon for $59.96. 

Promising review: "My husband asked for 'solar pool critters' for his birthday. One of his gifts was this flamingo, and it's worked great all summer long in the Vegas sun. It's stayed fully inflated and hasn't faded a bit in the strong sun. It lights up every night and lasts well past our bedtime. It's fun to watch it float across the water on windy days. We'd definitely recommend this flamingo." —zoso babe

This light comes loaded with features like dual-projection lenses that can create 33 light effects, five levels of brightness, preset rain and campfire sounds, and Bluetooth capabilities. 

Promising review: "This thing is delightful — definitely one of the best purchases I have made lately. It's very easy to figure out. I love that you can adjust the brightness of the lights and even set a timer (up to two hours) for it to shut off. It also has a Bluetooth speaker in it, which works and sounds lovely. The ability to change what colors show up makes it easy to adjust to your mood. 10/10, recommend!" —Saraa

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three styles).

Swooc Games is a small business that was born out of a garage in Florida in 2015. You'll have to bring your own clubs to play. 

Promising review: "I would give it six stars! It was a huge hit at our party for late teens and twenties. Heavy-duty quality — easy to inflate and easy to take down. The only issue is that we demolished the balls pretty quickly." —Jana Wettig

Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in two sizes).

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