This all started the summer of 2020 when a lot of pools were closed and summer activities were shutdown due to the pandemic. It was mid summer and my wife was looking for ways to entertain the kids and keep them cool on hot days. This is where the blow up pools came in. She bought a pool and hoped it would last the summer with 2 very active boys. They loved it so much that we bought another one in 2021.
I am not sure how much longer my boys will find blow up pools fun, but we have enjoyed watching the kids and their friends have a blast with a simple blow up pool.