Summer Must-Haves for Moms: Faith-Filled Favorites for a Joyful Season

Hey friend!

Summer is about to be in full swing, and as a busy (and often sweaty ) mama of three, I’ve found a handful of simple things that help me enjoy this season with a little more peace, joy, and sanity.

I am always so giddy for summer and then quickly realize that summer means my kids don’t go to school for 2+ months. So is mom mode ALL DAY, EVERYDAY. I am bound to be more mentally prepared this summer.

From quiet time tools to kid-friendly essentials to fun-for-me favorites, I’m rounding up the things that are making this summer lighter and more meaningful. And bonus: most of them are easy to grab on Amazon!

1. Summer for the Soul

When my days get long and loud, I need to anchor my heart early—and these are a few of my go-to tools for a meaningful quiet time.

The Bible Recap
If you’ve been here long, you know I love The Bible Recap! It makes reading the bible easy and understandable!
Prayer Journal
Everyday I record a verse of the day and write my daily prayer.
Flair Pens
Flair pens are great for marking in your bible, they don’t bleed through, so you can mark up your bible without worry.

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3

2. Mom Life Essentials

These are the things I reach for almost every day—nothing fancy, just practical and helpful!

Owala Water Bottle
I got this water bottle for my birthday back in December, and I am still obsessed. I learned from a really smart high school girl that you can flip your Owala upside down and it fits in your cupholder- GAMECHANGER.
Sun Bum Face Mist
This feels amazing on your face and smells delightful. I never feel oily.
Reef Sandals
I got these for Mother’s Day and I love them so far! Cute and comfy!
Goodr Sunglasses
I love these glasses, I have 5 pairs. The colors and shapes are so fun and comfortable! Great price at $25.

3. Fun with the Kids

Because summer should be fun and easy—here are some things we’ve been loving as a family.

Trio-Card Game
Martin and the boys absolutely love this game.
Mini-Parachute
This parachute is a hit at the baseball games. All the young siblings (and older) enjoyed playing together with it.
Blitz Balls
Hours and hours of entertainment for my boys.

4. For The Pool

The pool is our second home in the summer. Here are a few things that I’ve used in the past that are must haves for swimming!

Tinted Goggles
My kids love these large, tinted goggles. They are easy to adjust and keep the sun out of their eyes.
Wyler’s Italian Ice
Pool and Popsicles are just made for eachother! And these popsicles are superior to all other popsicles!
Lightweight Portable Speaker
Having your favorite playlist playing while the kids are swimming is next level happiness!

Final Thoughts

Friend, you don’t need fancy things to make summer special. But having a few go-to items that make your days run smoother (and your heart feel lighter)? That’s worth celebrating.

This season, I’m keeping it simple:
More time with Jesus.
More time with my family.
More moments of peace, even in the mess.

“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

Let me know what’s on your summer must-have list!
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