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what’s in my pool bag
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items I loooove going to the pool all year round, and these staples help me stay there comfortably all day!!
Sections
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deficit-friendly snacks & drinks
sunscreens
poolside reads
deficit-friendly snacks & drinks
when I’m at the pool, i want to nibble all day without worrying about my calorie deficit. These snacks help me graze while staying satiated and happy!
Obviously every pool bag needs a bevvy, and this is perfect when I want to stack the pool with the gym!
Alani strawberry Sunrise Energy Drink - 12 fl oz Can
I love a savory protein snack, protein shakes and bars can get SO boring. This is perfect to throw in your bag for a little munch that keeps you in your macro goals
Chomps Snack Sticks Nashville Hot Chicken Meat Sticks - 1.15oz
Perfect for those super hot days to make sure you don’t have to worry about dehydration while you’re splashing or tanning
LMNT Zero-Sugar Lemonade Sparkling Electrolyte Drink - 12 fl oz
They’re a cult classic for a reason, and a stanley is perfect for keeping water or drinks cold all day, no matter the heat index!
The Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler | 40 OZ
sunscreens
If we’re all going to look 20 into our 50s, we need to be serious about sunscreen. I carry lots of different ones to suit my plans for the day and my mood.
This one is for my pale ass boyfriend more than me haha, it’s the only sunscreen he’s found that will keep him from burning even when swimming all day!
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray - SPF 30 - 7.3oz: Whole Body, Paraben-Free, Scented
Glowscreen d-u-p-e and so perfect! Not greasy, perfectly tinted, love the shimmer, and it layers really well with makeup!
e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow Sunscreen & Primer - Sunburst - SPF 30 - 1.69 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Vegan, Normal to Dry Skin
They don’t call it the world’s best smelling sunscreen for no reason!! Goes on easily, no white cast, and the smell is just excellent- a nostalgic sunscreen scent, elevated with coconut, banana, and vanilla. Feels so luxurious!!
Vacation Classic Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 - 6 fl oz: Sun Protection, Whole Body Application, Tropical Scent
This applies quickly, doesn’t burn my eyes, and is the perfect size to carry in my bag or purse! I also love that it doesn’t break me out. One thing to look out for-it has a strong banana scent, so if you’re a fragrance free girly, this might not be ...
Sun Bum Face Mist - SPF 45 - 1.35 fl oz: Homosalate, Noncomedogenic, Paraben-Free, Vegan, Oxybenzone & Octinoxate-Free
poolside reads
Whether you’re into rom-coms, family dramas, or suspenseful thrillers, there’s nothing better than a great book on a beautiful day.
Omg, such an incredible book. Gorgeous small town beach setting, interesting plot, fun romance!!!
Great Big Beautiful Life Target Exclusive - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
Such a fun summer rom-com!! Once you get on the Emily Henry train, there’s no turning back. This one is great, enemies to lovers, silly, and super cute!
Beach Read - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
If you’re more into suspense for your summer reading, this is the way to go. So many twists and turns, I read it in one sitting!!
The Three Lives of Cate Kay - by Kate Fagan (Hardcover)
Trigger warning: this book is written as a series of suicide notes. Despite this, it manages to be heartwarming, funny, and bittersweet. Absolutely love.
We Could Be Rats - by Emily Austin (Paperback)
A fun, tense, decadent family drama. Told from the perspectives of sisters and sisters-in-law, this read explores wealth, relationships, and familial pressure in such a beautiful and interesting way.
Pineapple Street - by Jenny Jackson (Paperback)