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Favorite Summer Brands
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items These are the brands I actually reach for when summer hits — for the kids, for me, and for keeping life simple in the chaos of sunny days. No fluff, just the good stuff we love and come back to every single year.
Our go-to for reef-safe sunscreen that doesn’t leave that gross white cast. Smells like summer and actually works. We keep a bottle in every bag.
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Keeps drinks cold all day long, even in the heat. Worth every penny — my kids have had theirs for years and they still look brand new.
Hydro Flask: Sustainable & Refillable Water Bottles | Hydro Flask
Simple, solid-color kids’ clothing that holds up to summer mess. No logos, no fuss — just easy, mix-and-match pieces I actually want to dress my kids in.
Primary Clothing - Brilliant Basics for Baby & Kids
My personal summer survival kit. The patches keep my energy up through long, full days with the kids — no crash, no jitters. This one changed things for me.
Le-Vel
Affordable summer basics for the whole family. Their swim and activewear section is always my first stop when the season changes.
Old Navy | Affordable Clothing for Women, Men, Kids & Baby
Bug spray, sunscreen, and baby care I trust on my littles’ skin. Clean, effective, and widely available.
The Honest Company: Honest Baby and Beauty Company
Okay, hear me out — even in summer I need a cozy throw for movie nights and cool evenings. Their lightweight blankets are the perfect in-between.
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Hydration multiplier that’s been a summer essential in our house. One stick in a water bottle and everyone’s actually drinking enough — including me.
Liquid I.V.
Judge all you want, but these are on every foot in my house from May through September. Easy on, easy off, and they survive everything.
Crocs
When you need your cooler to actually do its job at an all-day outdoor event. A splurge, but worth it for serious summer adventures.
YETI: Drinkware, Hard Coolers, Soft Coolers, Bags and More
My soda replacement for hot afternoons. The kids think it’s a treat and I feel good about what’s in it. Win-win.
OLIPOP | Healthy Prebiotic Soda
Saves my sanity on long summer days at home. The monthly activity boxes give my kids something hands-on to do and buy me actual quiet time.
KiwiCo: Seriously fun hands-on learning for curious kids of all ages
The brand I trust for outdoor and creative play all summer long. Sand toys, art sets, activity books — they never disappoint.
Melissa & Doug: #1 Preschool Brand For Wooden Toys
My favorite for cute, functional activewear that works whether I’m running errands or chasing kids at the park. Their summer sets are so good.
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Affordable, clean-ish makeup that actually holds up in the heat. Their primers and setting sprays are perfect for summer and won’t break the bank.
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