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Summer Hacks: beat the bugs, the heat, and the sweat
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The summer is a wonderful time! But it can also be horrible because it gets so hot, there are so many bugs, and the sun is super concentrated. Here are all of my summer hacks for a more pleasant time outside.
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Anti-Bugs
 
Sun Protection
 
Staying Cool
 
Sweat Be Gone

Anti-Bugs

 
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Just another option for lemon grass soap
Bar Soap Lemongrass
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Lemon grass keeps the mosquito bite count down. I wash with this every time I shower so I don't have to fight off the bugs.
Lemongrass & Sage Soap
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My mother would make sure this was always in our medicine cabinet! And now I do too!
Chiggerex 2x Medicated Ointment: Chiggers, Mosquito, Bug Bites, 1.75oz
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I'm super allergic to bug bites--so this helps
Benadryl Extra Strength Anti-Itch Topical Analgesic Gel, 3.5 fl. oz
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Bonus: they smell good
OFF! Backyard Citronella Candle, 16 oz (2 Pack)
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if you are having a picnic
HOMKULA Food Covers - 2 XL & 6 Large Tents
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Sun Protection

 
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This is the one I would use in summer camp... I applied a lot... because I ate it a lot.
Banana Boat Sport Ultra Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 50, 0.15oz
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I like this one, but it has quite a THICC formula
Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Sensitive SPF 50 Lotion, 5 oz Tube
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for when I get burned...and I will be burned, not a summer has gone by that I haven't been):
Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel, Unscented 12 oz.
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Your scalp needs protection too
Sun Bum SPF 30 Scalp and Hair Mist - 2 fl oz
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Some lotion for after the sun!
Eucerin Advanced Hydration After Sun Lotion, Antioxidant Enriched, Cool Feeling, 6.8 fl oz
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This also lightens your hair hehehe
Sun Bum Hair Lightener Spray - Blonde to Medium
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wonderful sunscreen
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
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Staying Cool

 
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speaks for itself
Instant Cooling Towel
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Protect your skin!
Seniny Windproof Travel Umbrella, Compact
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This is a portable, stand alone umbrella!
Sport-Brella 8' Premiere Umbrella with Freestand Base and Auger for Sand
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This is the best for children who are getting too hot
Gaiatop Mini Portable Handheld Fan, Pink
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Sweat Be Gone

 
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For dabbing your super sweaty and oil face
Oil Absorbing Sheets - 100ct - up&up™
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In Thailand this was a must!
SweatBlock Microfiber Sweat Handkerchief 3PK
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Bye bye sweaty pits!
Certain Dri Prescription Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray for Men and Women (1pk), Fast Acting Protection from Excessive Sweating, 4.2 oz
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another option for leaving behind sweaty pits
Vanicream Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 2.25 oz
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