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Fun-in-the-Sun Must-Haves for the Whole Family!
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Summer is officially here! We love all of these fun-in-the sun essentials that help us make the most out of this short season
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Beach
 
Pool
 
Lawn Games
 
Sun Protection
 
Sun Recovery
 
Backyard

Beach

Must-haves for sandy days

 
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I know some people put Costco on a pedestal for everything, but their beach towels are truly the best I've found!
Reversible Jacquard Beach Towel, 2-pack
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This is not what we bought a wagon for but holy macaroni it is a SO handy for beach trips. I load it up with all our stuff before we leave home, so all I have to do when we get to the beach is unload the wagon and roll!
Collapsible Wagon Cart 150L 600 lbs Heavy Duty Foldable Utility Cart, Beach Wagon with Wide All-Terrain Wheels for Camping
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The perfect beach tote
Summer Tote Lavender - Sun Squad™
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The perfect size to make sure everyone gets some shade!
Costway 15' Market Outdoor Umbrella Double-Sided Twin Patio Umbrella with Crank Tan
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Love love LOVE how compact these are!
Costway Outdoor Beach Lounge Chair Folding Chaise Lounge with Pillow Pink Stripe
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Classic beach toy that provides all kinds of fun
14" Classic Beach Ball - Sun Squad™: Pool Game Toy for 2+ Years
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Watering can + beach toys for fun in the sand
Watering Can Set X Sand Toys 15pc - Sunsquad™
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Pricier than the average sand shovel but this thing is STURDY.
Hape: Red Rain Shovel Beach & Sand Toy
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This tent is a MUST for some shade at the beach. It folds up neatly, is quick and easy to set-up and is easily portable
Pop-Up Beach Tent

Pool

Splish, splash!

 
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Diving rings
Kids' Dizzy Dive Rings 4pc - Sun Squad™
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Pool noodles for floating
Pool Noodle 1 pc (Colors May Vary) - Sun Squad™: Floating Toy for Kids, Ages 5+
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Diving rockets
Toypedo Bandits New Color - Sunsquad™
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The perfect wading pool for backyard cool-downs
Family Rectangle Kiddie Pool - Sun Squad™
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Love the harder plastic for sturdiness and the textured bottom to help with slipping!
Wading Kiddie Pool - Sun Squad™ Blue : Hard Plastic Kids Pool, HDPE Material
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For Mom & Dad to relax!
Pocket Lounge Pool Lounger - Sun Squad™ Blue
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Fun donut floatie for grown-ups / bigger kids
Donut Pool Float Inner Tube - Sun Squad™: PVC Water Float, Ages 6+, 176 lbs Capacity
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Goggles for swimming
Speedo Junior Glide Printed Swim Goggles - Clear
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Swim mask to cover nose
Speedo Junior Dive Wave Watcher Swim Mask - Tie Dye Neon Jelly Tie Dye/Clear: Anti-Fog Lens, UV Protection, Easy Adjust Strap, Ages 6-14
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Lawn Games

Backyard fun

 
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These reusable water balloons are such a fun way to cool down!
Bunch O Balloons Reusable Water Balloons Toys - 8pc
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Bowling lawn game
Lawn Bowling Set 13pc - Sun Squad™
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Fun catching game for toddlers / young kids
Velcro Catch Game Badminton Set 3pc - Sun Squad™
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Giant Connect-4!
Costway 4-in-A Row Giant Game Set w/Basketball Hoop for Family Green
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Korn Hole
Koosh Kornhole Toy Sports Sets: 3 Years & Up, Plastic, Hasbro Licensed
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Ladder Ball
Eastpoint Folding Ladder Ball
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Sun Protection

Stay safe in the sun!

 
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Low-tox sunscreen
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50+ - 5 fl oz: Whole Body, No Fragrance Added, Vegan
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The stick form seems to be more acceptable for kids for whatever reason, so we roll with it!
Blue Lizard Kids' Mineral Sunscreen Stick for Face and Body - SPF 50+ - 0.5 oz: Zinc Oxide, Vegan Formula, Paraben-Free
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Grow-with-me sun hats with an ADJUSTABLE chin strap - why are so many other hats missing this!?!?
Toddler Baby Sun Hat Adjustable Wide Brim
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The cutest sunglasses for little girls!
Girls' Heart Aviator Sunglasses - Cat & Jack™ Light Pink
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Boy sunglasses
Boys' Sunglasses with Grip - Cat & Jack™ Black
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Sun Recovery

For when fun-in-the-sun gets out of control

 
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The absolute GOAT for any sort of skin irritation.
B14 SOS Olive Leaf Skin Gel | Oliveda | Olive Tree People
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Soothe that sunburnt skin with this pure aloe vera gel!
Fruit of the Earth 100% Aloevera Gel 12oz
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Don't forget to HYDRATE with electrolytes if you're outside / sweating for an extended period of time!
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes Drink - Variety Pack - 2.1oz/10ct: Non-Caffeinated Powder with Five Flavors
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A less salty electrolyte powder - don't forget to HYDRATE if you're outside / sweating for an extended period of time!
Liquid I.V. Sugar Free Hydration Multiplier Vegan Powder Electrolyte Supplements - Rainbow Sherbert - 0.45oz/10ct
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Backyard

You don't have to leave your house to vacation or relax! Even something as simple as a hammock can add a whole other vibe to your backyard space.

 
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We have two of these and love them so much! So relaxing
Best Choice Products 2-Person Brazilian-Style Cotton Double Hammock with Stand Set w/ Carrying Bag - Blue/Green Stripes
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