Summer essentials

Summer is in full swing, and whether we are camping or at home our family LOVES to be in the water! Here are some of our favorite pool/beach day essentials, and I will keep this list going as the summer rolls on:

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  • Bogg Bag – THE ULTIMATE pool and beach bag. Holds a ton, stands on its own, and waterproof. Very high price on Amazon, see if there is a local boutique near you that carries them!
  • Beach towels – needed some new beach towels this summer and trying out this 4 pack from Amazon. So far so good! Holding up well to washing and a great size without being bulky to pack.
  • Zipper pouches – I am here for the bags in a bag life! These have been perfect for everyday life and for camping. I keep one with sunscreen, one with snacks, change of clothes, etc and grab what I need when we leave the house. For camping I keep one stocked with medicines, toiletries, etc for easy packing and finding of the things. An organized mom is a happy mom!
  • Sunscreens – We love this Cetaphil face stick, this Babyganics sunscreen spray, and this Sun Bum lotion (smells great!)
  • Reduce 40 oz Tumbler – this giant cup keeps the whole family hydrated because they all want to drink out of mom’s cup. I got these flexible straws to go with them to be safer for on the go and in the car.
  • Thermos Funtainer water bottles – my girls are testing these out to see how they hold up this summer!

Take a look at my Apparel and Personal Care post as well for reviews on mom friendly swimwear!