15 Quick And Easy Tips To Sweeten Up Your Life This Summer

Summer's around the corner and the last thing you want to do is waste time sweating the small stuff. Follow these quick tips to make sure yours is as sweet as possible.

1. Freeze your water bottle.

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It'll stay cool all day, and doubles up as an ice pack. Just remember to leave space for air at the top and loosen the cap when you freeze it otherwise it'll, err, explode.

2. Make fruity ice cubes.

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They don't just look pretty. They're a little nugget of gold to nibble once you've finished that drink.

3. Summer rain ruined your lawn-mowing plans? Slow down, maaan.

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If you've got damp grass, slow down your walking speed as you mow (not the blade speed). You'll be guaranteed a much smoother cut.

4. Use your wheelie bin to collect garden rubbish.

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Wheelbarrows are so 2005. That bin you've got sitting on your front drive holds way more garden rubbish than you can imagine, and you'll save time and effort by taking half the trips to the compost heap.

5. Always carry a towel.

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It's 2015. Let's all just admit we sweat, need to dry off every once in a while and move on.

6. ...and on that hot topic: wear a vest.

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Seriously, nobody's looking at you. And if they are, they're just jealous of those guns. Honestly, you look GREAT today!

7. Heading out on a road trip? We've got two words: seat hammocks.

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You can buy them here.

8. Always remember sandwich bags.

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Whether you're camping, road-tripping or festival-ing, they keep your food fresh, your toiletries together and your bits and bobs in one place. And if you're feeling extra defensive about your sandwiches, these Anti-Theft Lunch Bags should keep prying fingers at bay.

9. Heading to a festival? Make ration packs for each day.

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Separate your food into bags per day. The food will stay fresh for longer, and you'll know you've always got some good munch to wake up to on the Sunday morning when you've spent all your money on glowsticks and face paint.

10. If you are hitting the festival circuit, do not forget your earplugs.

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You'll thank yourself in 30 years.

11. When it's time to hit the beach... pack baby powder.

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Baby powder absorbs moisture. Dust it over your sandy bits and wait for the sand to fall off. It's like magic!

12. Towel anchors are essential for any trip to the coast.

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Don't question it. You'll wonder how you ever lived without them.

14. Can't sleep? Keep a snack box under the bed.

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If you have trouble nodding off and find yourself thinking about food, it's impossible to get that hunger off your mind. Keep a box of your favourite treats in easy reach of your bed and you'll never have to stumble to the kitchen in darkness again.

15. Most importantly: take the time to enjoy doing nothing.

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We all lead hectic lives, and all that summer fun can be exhausting. One of life's sweetest, simplest pleasures is just lying down in the grass, clearing your head and taking a few moments to yourself. Go on. You deserve it.

Got a tip we missed? Tell us how you'll #SweetenUpYourLife this summer.