Best Budget-Friendly Tarp: B-Air Grizzly Tarps Let’s talk tarps! When it comes to kids, families and the home, having a few tarps handy is a must. We tested out tarps as drop clothes, as a makeshift bed liner in a SUV or...

Best Small Generator Cover: Porch Shield Waterproof Universal Generator Cover Yes, generators can be pricey investments—a good one can easily run into the four figures! One thing you quickly learn about owning a generator is...

Best Budget-Friendly: PINCHUANG 12Packs Animal Sleep Mask Here’s a lesson we learned as parents of two boys—variety is the spice life. And having a back-up plan is also helpful. For that reason, we liked this 12-pack of...

Best Kids Goggles Ages 6+: POKONBOY 4 Pack Protective Goggles We put together kids of varying ages to try out goggles, looking for comfort and fit . . . at a price that didn’t break the bank. After looking at several...

Best Hurricane Survival: Champion 3800-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Generator with Electric Start Yes, there are many types of generators, from small portable models designed to charge electronics to bigger units that can...

Best Short Waterproof Matches: Coghlan’s 940BP Waterproof Matches Going camping? RV’ing? Boating? Waterproof matches are an essential part of any outdoor kit. As the name implies, they can be struck even when wet—great if...

Best Eye Protection Goggle: Hand2mind 6 inch clear safety goggles Let’s talk safety goggles! There are couple different styles of goggles that offer eye protection—which is best for you depends how much eye protection you...

Best Leaf Rake: Jarnieer 62 inch Adjustable Garden Rake Leaf When it comes to leaf rakes, there are two basic choices: adjustable models and those that are, well, not adjustable. By adjustable, we are referring to telescoping...

Best Low-Tech Cabinet Lock: Adoric Sliding Cabinet Locks Baby proofing cabinets and drawers can be a challenge—there are a variety of places (bathrooms, kitchens) that need to be secured and different objects (dishwashers, for...

Best Frosted Strawberry Tart: Pop-Tarts Breakfast Toaster Pastries Frosted Strawberry Welcome to our Strawberry Breakfast Pastry Smackdown! We did a blind taste test with a panel of kids (and their parents) to find the best...