Here are my TOP 10 Summer Essentials!!
#1 PACKING CUBES
I love these packing cubes! It is so easy to keep everyone’s stuff in their own cube. Then you can throw the cubes into the suitcase and not worry about how you are going to find things. When I get to the hotel or AirBNB, I just take the cubes out and directly into drawers/dressers. I also always pack a large trash bag that serves as our dirty clothes hamper on the road. For reference, I bought two sets and I have PLENTY for our family of five.
#2 Portable Speaker(s)
We love our portable speakers. We have one large speaker that goes to all the baseball games with us. We also use it when we are playing outside. And we have a small handheld speaker that goes to the pool. Some fun music makes very typical events more magical! Speaking of fun music…
#3 Summer Playlist
If you haven’t built your summer playlist- get to it. Here are my top 10 summer songs, you can start there. Some helpful tips… pick a handful of songs from each of the last 5 decades. Then, pick a handful of summer movie soundtrack hits. It is nice to have a little bit for everyone! Keeps everyone happy!
#4 Invest in Good Sunscreen
We are a SunBum family. We use the spray, face stick, and the face mist.
#5 Sunglasses
I shared about my new favorite sunglasses, Goodr, last Friday. I am still loving them! I can’t believe the quality for the price…. only $25!
#6 Bright Nails
Nothing screams summer more than a bright nail color! Plus, the bright colors make you look more tan!
#7 Summer Drinks
I love a seasonal beverage! I am not a big adult beverage drinker, so here are two summer drinks I am really enjoying.
#8 Popsicles
A pool day isn’t complete without our favorite popsicles! We love Wyler’s Italian Ices!
#9 Simplified Wardrobe
Find a few articles of clothing that you love and feel good in. Then just buy that same thing in a variety of colors. Keep it simple, always feel good, and stop stressing about what to wear on hot summer days. No one cares if you *essentially* wear the same thing day after day.
My Favorite Shorts – I have 5 colors!
My Favorite Tank– I have 2 colors!
My Other Favorite Tank– I have 2 colors!
My Other Other Favorite Tank – I have 2 colors!
A math nerd could now figure out all the combinations I could put together- It is more than you think!
#10 Goggles
Every year we invest in a good pair of goggles for the kids. Here are the goggles we purchased.
Those are my Top Ten Summer Essentials! I hope this encourages you to have everything you need/want to have the best summer!
