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Summer Essentials
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items Summer’s here and it’s survival of the chillest 🌞🕶 Whether you’re trying to beat the heat, win backyard bragging rights, or roast the perfect marshmallow, these summer essentials have you covered. From fans and epic outdoor games and camping must-h...
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Outdoor Fun!
Stay Cool
Beat the heat this summer with must-have cool-down essentials! ☀️💦 Keep the kids entertained (and soaked) with fun water toys and splash pads, while adults chill in style with tanning pools made for ultimate relaxation. Add a misting system or a pow...
I do not have a pool so I like to fill this up to lay in and tan during the summer.
MINNIDIP Tufted Pool 125 gal Novelty Kiddie Pool - Blush
Another great option if you want to lay out in some water and tan. I like this pool because I am able to lay down fully in it. For reference I am 5'7.
6' x 22" Deluxe Rectangular Family Pool Blue - Sun Squad™
Water gun fights were always fun when I was a kid and the nieces and nephews still love it today!
XSHOT Water Stealth Soaker 4pk Water Blasters by ZURU
I love that these water balloons are reusable! You no longer have to walk around the yard to pick up all the broken balloons!
Bunch O Balloons Reusable Water Balloons - 10pk
My nieces and nephews ages 7-13 absolutely love to play on this in the summer. It is durable and comes with floats to go down on!
Wham-O Slip N Slide Triple Waver Rider with Boogie 18ft for Kids 5-12 Years Backyard Water Fun - Walmart.com
For little kids this is a bast to have at home! Keep those toddles occupied with the pool and slide while your older one plays on the slip and slide!
Banzai Aqua Drench 3-in-1 Splash Park for Outdoor Summer Fun Ages 3+
Yes it is not the cutest thing, but here in the AZ heat this is a LIFESAVER! Having this misting kit allows my family to have outdoor BBQ's in the Arizona heat! My trick is to cool the bag before hand so the mist is cool.
Project Source Portable Misting Cooler Kit 20-ft Low pressure 24-sq ft Residential Misting System
This fan has changed my sleep quality, and I mean that! The fan is at the base of my bed and since it is horizontal my husband and I constantly have a cool breeze throughout the night.
Shark TurboBlade XL Ultra-Powerful Bladeless Tower Fan
I live in Arizona, so it gets HOT! My AC bill is already high enough so I decided to invest in this fan. I was hesitant to have a fan in my common area of my home due to the noise, but this fan is silent! My husband and I are able to have a conversat...
Shark FlexBreeze Cordless Fan with Pedestal to Tabletop Capabilities
For those summer vacation or those days at the lake, this umbrella is amazing! setting this umbrella up only takes minutes and it stays put all day even on windy days because of the square on the bottom that you burry. Prety genius concept.
Tommy Bahama ANCHORX 8’ Beach Umbrella
Camping
Get ready to camp like a pro this summer with all the essentials you need for a perfect outdoor escape! 🏕🔥 From easy-set tents and comfy sleeping gear to portable grills for those fire-cooked meals, you’ll be living your best wilderness life. Don’t...
The simplest tent to put up and take down…I’m a girl, that’s saying something. This tent is very spacious on the inside and I love how it comes with a lantern on the inside.
CORE 6-person Lighted Dome Tent
This portable shower is great foe those camping trips or those sandy beach days. Hose off your feet or the dog in ease.
Rinsekit Pro Portable Shower
Camping shouldn't be glaming, but your comfort is important too. As someone who has back pain almost daily, sleeping on this cot did not make me feel any more discomfort as normal.
Cascade Mountain Tech Ultralight Collapsible Cot
Lounge in COMFORT! Rock or don't, it's up to you in these chairs. I love how they come as a pack and all the comfort they supply!
RIO Swinging Hammock Chair, 2-pack
This cooler fits everything with ease. I am always tasked with bringing liter sodas and I can easily fit 5 on the bottom.
RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light Hard-Sided Ice Chest Cooler, Fits 76 Cans, Dark Grey & Cool Grey - Walmart.com
There are so many camping stove options out there, why not get one that you know is reliable? This Colman has two burners and and cooks up food quickly and deliciously!
Coleman Classic 3-in-1 Camping Stove, 2 Burners, Blue Nights - Walmart.com
I don't do much cold weather camping, but I run cold daily. Even on those summer nights I like to have my mummy bag to keep me warm. Even in the warmer months this bag keeps me warm, not hot.
Invoker Mummy Sleeping Bag | 32-59 ℉ Extreme 3-4 Season Sleeping Bag for Adults Kids Cold Warm Weather for Camping Hiking Traveling & Outdoor Activities - Walmart.com
Everyone gets one of these while camping or going out at night. These lights are little, but they are mighty.
Duracell 1200LM Hybrid LED Flashlight, 3-pack
This has changed the camping game! Not only is this Blackstone super easy to transport, as it folds up, but it cooks every meal deliciously. Just imagine your Blackstone at home, but smaller.
blackstone griddle - Walmart.com
We all know camping/outdoor chairs aren't always the most comfortable. But these chairs....man, have changed the chair comfort game. They are stiff, but not stiff to the point you are uncomfortable. I have fallen asleep in this chair by the lake and ...
Timber Ridge Folding Director’s Chair 2-pack
I cannot talk up this brand enough. I suffer from an outrageous amounts of mosquito bites every summer. I have scars on my legs from bites from previous years. I kid you not this device works! MY husband and I like to sit outside by the lake or on th...
Thermacell Patio Shield Mosquito Repellent with 12-Hour Fuel Cartridge and 3 Repellent Mats, Glacial Blue
Outdoor Fun!
Turn your backyard into the ultimate summer hangout with outdoor games and cozy extras! 🎯☀️ From cornhole to water balloon fights, there’s no shortage of ways to keep the fun going. As the sun sets, fire up the fire pit for s’mores and gather around...
This comes out when the family comes around. From the adults to the kids, everyone enjoys playing a good old fashioned game of Connect 4, but of course giant.
Connect 4 Giant Edition
Taking these camping or just to the backyard. Playing in the dark while the boards and bags glow takes this game to a new level!
LED Cornhole Board Set - Light Up Bean Bag Toss with 6 Bags, by MinnARK
Outdoor games are much more fun at night when they glow up, said the kids.....and adults. This game brings is much fun, but bags up into practically nothing. FYI batteries are not included.
SYNCFUN 6Pcs Lawn Darts Games Set for Kids and Adults, Glow in The Dark Yard Games for Family, Camping, Outdoor Sports
Latter ball is a classic, and it is fun to teach the nieces and nephews how to play. While everyone in my family get competitive this game has yet to break on us....and that is saying a lot.
Play Day Ladder Ball - Toy Sports Equipment & Outdoor Game, Children Ages 6+
Don't take this camping unless you want to be the life of the campsite, seriously lol. Giant Cup Pong takes this game to a new level. I was throughly surprised the quality of the ball and cups, to this days they are still holding up and we play aggre...
Banzai Toss Like A Boss Outdoor Giant Pong Lawn Game with Drawstring Bag
Not every patio is large and that is why I love my Outdoor Fire pit! It fits perfectly with four chairs around its, gives off plenty of heat and the best part it is so east to turn on and off!
Hampton Bay Crossridge 30.00 in. W 50000 BTU coating Steel Propane Outdoor Fire Pit Table with Lava Rocks and Screen G-FTB-51057B
Setting movies up outside on summer nights or even playing a few games of Mario Kart, this projector works amazingly! I was worried about storing this guy, but it folds up and compacts super simply. We even take this projector camping and have horror...
Florascent Projector Screen with Stand,120 inch 16:9 4K HD Portable Projector Movie Screen for Home Theater Outdoor Indoor
Playing movies on summer nights or even playing some video games this mini projector is so simple to set up and so small to store away. So kids, when you mom tells you to go outside and play....now you can lol. Set up a screen, grab your projector an...
GCZ Projector 1080P Support, Two-Way Bluetooth 5.1, Mini Projector Compatible with TV Stick, Auto Keystone, for Home/Party/Outdoor Use - Walmart.com
I love to garden, but I don't love the knee or back pain from bending over. This raised garden bed has helped with my back pain tremendously! I would be hunched over for hours in the garden. Now I am able to stand or even sit on a char.
SOLAURA 48x22x30in Elevated Raised Wood Planter Garden Bed Box Stand for Backyard, Patio - Natural
If you have been gardening for years or are just beginning, having the basic tools are so important. I easily gifted this when I began my gardening journey and I still use it to this day. The items are basic but they are needed. Plus the bag is super...
Gardening Tools 9-Piece Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Tools with Fashion and Durable Garden Tools Organizer Handbag,Rust-Proof Garden Tool Set, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women