22-05-2025
35 Summery Hidden Gems On Amazon
A useful waterproof baby carrier if you'd appreciate having your hands free when you take your little one in the pool. It's made of a fast-drying neoprene material (think surf suits) and has soft, padded straps.
A pair of sockless shoe liners because the return of the sun also means the return of stinky, sweaty feet. Bleh! Sometimes, you don't want or need a layer of socks, and that's where these washable and absorbent shoe liners come in handy!
A Sol de Janeiro shimmering body oil with SPF 50 for a dazzling glow without the white cast or the greasy feel — because my sweat glands are already in overdrive the minute temps rise above 80 degrees. And it's Sol de Janeiro, so you know it smells amazing. Duh!
A lavender-scented Downy laundry odor remover to really get into the fibers of your clothing and linens to remove odor-causing residue. If you're sweating up a storm in the warmer months or stinking up your clothes in front of a campfire (worth it for the s'mores, tho!), you'll wanna keep this on hand.
An office chair blanket that'll create a cocoon of warmth (and it's strapped to the chair so it won't fall off), so you can focus on your work instead of cursing the office manager every 10 minutes because they're absolutely blasting the AC.
A mesh V-neck one-piece so stunning and surprisingly comfortable that you'll find any and every excuse to wear it.
A pre-swim hair cream if you plan to spend the next few months in your pool but don't want your mane to look like a dry, tangled mess. This cream protects your tresses from chlorine and can help prevent blonde hair from turning green.
A car seat cover because the inside of your car — and your kiddos' black plastic car seat — can reach scorching hot temps. This works like a windshield sunshade, deflecting the sun's rays to keep the car seat (on average) 26 degrees cooler.
And since we're talking about things to help keep your car cooler in the summer: The Noggle, a personal air-conditioning system for cars with weak ACs that won't reach the backseat or cars that don't have vents in the back. Reviewers say it's great for kids and pets!
A roll-on sunscreen sponge to make the always messy (why is it so messy?!) task of applying sunscreen a heck of a lot better. With this little tool, your hands will stay clean (no more greasy hands!), and the sponge will prevent too much sunscreen from coming out = less product wasted.
A beach towel with built-in sun protection that'll block 98% of the sun's rays, doing a much better job of shielding your skin from the sun than a regular beach towel when you're a toasty towel burrito post swim. It dries quickly and is designed to shed sand with just a few shakes.
And speaking of sun protection, a moisturizing doggie sunscreen with SPF 30 so your four-legged friend, who ofc loves sun-bathing when it's 95 degrees, has some defense against the sun's rays.
A pack of towel bands if you didn't plan to spend your vacation chasing your towel down the beach or the pool deck after the wind blows it away. Reviewers say they take up less space in your bag and do a better job holding down your towel than bulky clips.
A Hershey's s'mores caddy because no summer day is complete without an ooey-gooey campfire s'more. This tackle box has room for all the essentials: graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate, and roasting sticks.
A pair of fabric strap swim goggles (from Shark Tank!) for kids and adults who are sick of regular old goggles snagging, pulling, and tangling your hair. The wide, stretchy strap is designed to be more comfortable and sit more securely so your little one's not constantly readjusting it.
A hair-identifier spray to make your monthly dermaplaning session as pain-free as possible. Now, you can be sure you're shaving all the peach fuzz to make makeup application smoother and reveal that summery glow. And reviewers say the spray helps the razor glide more smoothly.
A pack of underarm shields that'll soak up sweat before it can stain your shirt. They're also designed to stop odors so you don't look *or* smell like you just sweat through your shirt.
A rechargeable mini air pump so something as minor as the lack of an outlet doesn't stop you from inflating a pool, pool toys, an air mattress, or a splash pad. You can even pack it in a suitcase to deflate compression bags.
A beach cart if you're tired of schlepping heavy bags filled with beach toys, food, towels, tents, beach chairs, and whatever else your family hands you. This roomy cart has balloon wheels so it can roll over sand.
A sand remover mitt because leaving the beach with sand crumbs in every crevice of your body — and all over the car carpets — isn't a summer annoyance you need to put up with anymore. A true beach bag essential!
A pack of light-blocking strips for eliminating the pesky light leakage that happens around the edges of the blinds, even blackout blinds. They attach via magnets, so installation and removal is easy peasy lemon squeezy. Just as easy as falling asleep during a bright summer day or sleeping in even when the summer sun rises at 5:30 a.m.
A pair of quick-dry UPF 50 hiking pants to accompany you on all your outdoor adventures this summer: hiking, fishing, climbing, and more. They're so comfy and practical thanks to a plethora of pockets that they may become your new fave travel pant, too!
Twister Splash, an updated version of everyone's favorite body-contorting game that'll shoot water at you unless you can cover the hole with your hands or feet.
A pack of disposable paper bibs so you're always prepared when you're out of the house this summer. With three layers of protection and an adhesive tab so you can keep the bib attached to their clothes *plus* a built-in crumb catcher, these bibs will make impromptu park lunches, playdates, meals out, and arts and crafts time much less messy.
Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder — a skin-smoothing, pore-blurring, ultra-fine powder if your skin is oily, oily, oily. This semi-matte powder absorbs the shine but leaves your ~glow~ untouched without feeling dry or cakey on your skin.
A cut-to-size aloe wrap because warm weather means you're bound to have at least one really bad sunburn, no matter how hard you try to be diligent about sunscreen application.
A stylishly oversized romper with deep pockets for satisfying the two little voices in your head: the one that demands comfort at all times, and the one that says, "New season, new seasonal wardrobe!"
A durable and portable foldable flip seat to spare your tushy the pain and the wet butt stains that come with sitting on the ground. Use it at the beach, the pool, a tailgate, a camping trip, a sporting event, or an outdoor picnic and bask in the newfound superiority complex that comes with owning one of these seats.
Some dog-friendly ice pops — ice ~pups~ if you will — that your furry friend can enjoy whole. Yep, stick and all! This is a great summertime activity to both stimulate their brain and keep 'em cool.
Or a freezeable dog bone treat mold with a special design that grips the floor so your pooch can't nose it under the couch where it collects dirt and
A bug bite relief patch if your poor littles get absolutely devoured by mosquitoes every year. These kid-safe patches are infused with witch hazel and aloe to soothe itchy bites and prevent kids from scratching.
A laptop tent because this is how your email finds me: poolside, enjoying the weather, trying to do as little work as possible before 5 p.m. rolls around. If my boss is reading this, that was a JOKE. But really, if you want to work outside, this handy tent will reduce glare from the sun, help keep your machine cool so it doesn't overheat, and then folds down into a lightweight carrying case when the workday is over.
A "Cup Claw" — a bra pad removal tool for expertly removing the padding from sports bras and bikinis. Aaaaaaand it makes reinserting the padding evenly so much easier. (Because why are the slots for the padding always the size of my pinky nail??)
A clear beach tote to handle all your needs so you can seriously relax. It's designed to sit upright and not fall over on the sand. There's a touchscreen phone pouch included so you can order a frozen daiquiri to your lounger even if your fingers are dripping wet. It's waterproof, washable, has adorable bow straps, is carry-on approved, and can hold several full-size beach towels.
A moisture-wicking headband that's meant to be worn under a riding or biking helmet. It'll absorb sweat so it doesn't drip down your face (a sensory nightmare!) while also protecting your hair from damaging friction caused by the helmet rubbing. Oh — it'll even hold your earbuds in place!
