WHEN THE LIGHTS go out, are you prepared? I am: I keep my Enbrighten USB
Lantern handy wherever I am. More than
just a camping lantern, it’s perfect for
patios, power outages and emergencies.
The locking carabiner handle makes it
easy to hang the lantern anywhere. LED
technology delivers consistent color and
great energy efficiency, with a light
source you never have to replace.
The Enbrighten is extremely bright,
offering ultra-white 600-lumen light with
360-degree coverage and a 50-foot range
on the high setting, plus two lower light
levels. Using eight D batteries, it provides
power for more than 240 hours on the
lantern’s low setting. And, as a bonus, it
has a USB connection so you can charge
your cellphone or other mobile device.
This product is backed by a five-year
limited warranty and it’s water- and
impact-resistant, so you can even use it
in the rain.
And another way to brighten your day:
This lantern is just $19.99 at Costco. You
can expect to find similar items elsewhere
for more than twice that amount. Item
#1650013. Available in warehouses.—GS
BLOCKbuster
Bunch O Balloons
Enbrighten LED Lantern with USB
Product selections from
Costco’s Sporting Goods
and Toys buying teams
Buyers’
pıcks
SUMMER RECREATION
BLOCKbuster, a large-scale tower block game, is a
great way to keep children and adults entertained.
Players carefully pull out individual blocks from
various places in the stacked tower, then try to
place the pulled blocks on top of the tower without
making the entire structure tumble. Because the
wood is sealed to protect against weather and rot,
the blocks can be set up indoors or out.
The game comes in a convenient bag containing
54 solid-wood blocks measuring 6 inches tall, 2
inches wide and 1. 25 inches
thick. Taller than similar games,
BLOCKbuster features blocks
that are sanded smooth; rough
blocks drag against each other
and are harder to remove,
whereas smooth blocks slide
more easily, allowing for
finesse-based play. This can
lead to surprise victories and
longer games.
Costco is offering this game
at nearly 50 percent less than
many others on the market, so
you can add fun to your gatherings for a great value. Item
#1121377. Available in warehouses and on Costco.com.
—Gabriel Smith
OUR DIGITAL EDITIONS
Click here for more on Bunch O
Balloons. (See page 9 for details.)
OUR DIGITAL EDITIONS
Click here to learn more about
Enbrighten lantern features. (See
page 9 for details.)
Gabriel Smith
Assistant Buyer,
Sporting Goods
Trisha Triplett
Buyer, Toys
NOTHING SAYS GOOD, clean fun like water balloons. They have a way of making outdoor
play even more fun during hot summer months. In addition to the classic water fight, you
can elevate games of hot potato, egg toss or relay races with water balloons.
But who has the time and patience to prep the balloons? Not me. That’s why I’m
excited about Bunch O Balloons, an invention that allows you to fill and tie 100 water
balloons in one minute. Created by a father of eight from Texas, each 35-balloon bunch
comes with a special hose attachment to fill all of the balloons at the same time while
also securing them closed. Yes, that means no more painful tying. The assorted colored
balloons and O-rings are biodegradable and environmentally friendly, and the straws are
recycled plastic.
The Costco pack comes with 10 bunches,
totaling 350 balloons, and a 20-inch water
balloon bowl for $18.99, a substantial value.
Recommended for adults and children age 3
and older. Available in the warehouse and
Costco.com. Item #944796.—Trisha Triplett
