9 Summer Essentials I Love

Summer is JUST about here (we just have a few days left of school!) and I’m in full-on summer prep mode.

Here are a few of the staples that I use endlessly during the summer months:

9 Summer essentials I Love

TINTED FACIAL SUNSCREEN
I mean, I use this year round, but I REALLY love it in the summer when I’m outdoors so much more and I really want to protect my skin. I’ve used the original version for the last few years but this spring I switched to the tinted version and I love it even more – it’s perfect when you aren’t wearing any makeup and still want a little color and glow, and I wear it every day under my normal makeup.

 

 

SUNLESS TANNER
I know not everyone loves fake tanner but I’m a huge fan. I’m really careful about sun exposure which means I don’t get a lot of color and look pretty pasty white all year long. This year, I’ve been using this Beauty by Earth one which is clean and has less transfer (I ordered the medium to dark shade and it’s been perfect!). I use it 1-2 times a week all summer long.

 

 

REEF SANDALS
I bought these two years ago and I have absolutely loved them – they’re super comfortable and perfect for the water park, beach, or lake. I wear them all summer long and they never hurt my feet, even on some wet/rocky hikes last fall! If you want something a little dressier, I ordered this version for Ella this year and she’s LOVED them (and happily we suddenly have the same size feet, so we can share them!) – they’re perfect for wearing with shorts and tees but also nice enough for her to wear to church.

LINEN SHEETS
I’ve mentioned before that our room is one of the hottest in the house during the summer (and, naturally, the coldest in the winter) and several people recommended we try linen sheets. I ordered a set during their Birthday sale last spring and after just a few days we. were. hooked. They are so soft and summery and as a hot sleeper, it feels amazing to wake up cool. Plus, I just love the summery look they give our room. We loved them so much we never took them off this winter!

BELT BAG
I took this bag EVERYWHERE in Japan, Paris and our other trips – I used it every single day – and it really is a perfect summer bag. Hands-free, just big enough for the essentials (wallet, Kindle, phone, lip gloss, a small snack), and looks good with everything. It just restocked but I don’t know how long it will last – they cannot keep them in stock! My code is JANSSEN.

 

CODESPARK
This is my favorite early coding app for kids and their summer pricing is back in action (it’s $5 for two months of access!). I sign up every summer and my younger girls love doing it while the other sister does Savvy. I wrote a whole post about it here – don’t miss this one!

 

 

 

RUNNING SHORTS
After finally getting in a good running groove last winter, it feels magical to be running in NOT three layers of clothing. It’s been so great to pull out my favorite running shorts again as the weather warms up. This style are my favorite ones – my code is JANSSEN.

 

 

 

 

 

STANLEY ICE FLOW WATER BOTTLE
I am NOT a fan of the beloved Stanley Quencher tumbler (I know – take away my influencer badge immediately), but I have loved the Ice Flow with its flip straw and top handle. It comes in a bunch of colors, fits perfectly in my car cupholder and goes to the gym with me just about every morning and has accompanied us on many hikes this spring. Definitely gets an A+ from me (I also love my Owala water bottle – my only complaint is that its too big for my car’s front cupholders).

 

 

SUMMERSALT SWIMSUIT
Last summer, I finally tried out Summersalt and my most-reached for swimsuit for them is the Surf style – I tried it on and immediately loved it (it runs slightly small – I’m usually a 00 or 0, but the 2 fits perfectly). I have it in two colors and wore them ALLLL summer long. I love the good coverage without it being frumpy. My Summersalt code is JANSSEN_BRADSHAWJS10.

 

 

 

Bonus: $10 KID SANDALS
I bought these for Star who is VERY picky about her shoes and she loved them from the first day. They’re a perfect mix of active and cute and I’m so happy every time I see her wearing them!

 

I’d love to hear your favorite summer products! Let me know in the comments!

 

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