🦡The Reality CheckWeek 29 • Summer Reset

DIY Slip and Slide

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
By Barnaby

DIY slip and slide:

  1. Lay out a plastic tarp or thick plastic sheeting
  2. Add dish soap
  3. Run the hose continuously
  4. Let them slide

Cost: A few dollars. Entertainment value: Hours.

Check for a flat, soft area first. Safety still matters.


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