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1. A '70s-esque enamel mug sure to make you ALMOST as happy as the coffee inside it.
Get it from pnwenamelco on Etsy for $16.25.
2. A dog vest that turns your shar-pei into a shark-pei.
Promising review: "Bought this life vest for my corgi to attend a meet-up at the beach. He has never been in the water before, but the vest gave him confidence to go a bit out from the shore and go swimming. The vest is so cute; he was the hit of day." —A. Levin
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two sizes).
3. A paint splatter frisbee you'll never forget to bring with you to the park.
4. A fruit slice cooler bag that keeps both your drinks *and* your outfit cool.
Promising review: "This adorable bag was larger than I anticipated and perfect for its intended purpose. The outside is smooth vinyl and the inside is almost like a soft cooler, perfect for a beach or pool bag. It won't be damaged by a wet bathing suit or damp towel." —Camilla
Get it from Amazon or Ban.do for $32 (available in three fruits).
5. A pair of toucan socks sure to fit the ~bill~.
Get them from Amazon for $9.95.
6. A rainbow popsicle banner that will make for sweet decor at your next outdoor BBQ.
Get it LemonPopParties from on Etsy for $15.
7. A spiral avocado notebook you simply ~hass~ to have.
Get it from Valley Press for $16.
8. A set of palm tree drink stirrers because your homemade drinks deserve to be just as fun as the ones at a beach bar.
9. A unicorn floatie so you can ride into the pool party in the most dramatic way possible.
Promising review: "Absolutely love this float! It is very comfortable to float on and it's very large. You can definitely fit two people on it comfortably. I took it to the springs, which is pretty cold water, but you don't even have to touch the water on this float if you don't want to. It's easy to blow up and has three different air sections. The plugs are nice and it held the air very well. I used it all day and it never deflated." —Katie Williams
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two sizes).
10. Or if you prefer real horned animals, a narwhal floatie that gets right to the point.
Promising review: "OMG the narwhal is so cute. The unicorn has been everywhere so I wanted to find something just as magical, but super unique and boy is this it. You can only really fit one person on it, but it's so comfortable to sit on you probably won't want to get off to give someone else a turn, haha. Very excited to have found this and once again I am the most unique guy in the pool!" —Mike F.
Get it from Kololo for $55.
11. A pair of beloved sandals that pretty much work for every summer occasion.
12. A watermelon tap almost guaranteed to be a hit at your next outdoor shindig.
Empty out your watermelon (or pumpkin!), add the tap, and fill it with a delicious cocktail.
Promising review: "BIG hit for our summer themed party. Worked very well — no leakage at all. The only 'problem' is that seedless watermelons are pretty small so we had to keep refilling. But it was a fun addition to the party." —Maria Cortina
Get it from Amazon for $13.94 or with a scoop from Walmart or Jet for $19.50.
13. A high koala-ty necklace you'll want to hang on to.
Get it from PolliniAtelier on Etsy for $11.90 (available in two finishes).
14. A flamingo pinata filled with something even better than candy — booze!!!
Get it from Nipyata for $99+ (available with 10, 20, or 30 airplane bottles of the booze of your choice).
15. An adorable tea towel instructing you to stay cool in the best possible way — by eating a bunch of ice cream.
Get it from TheNeighborgoods on Etsy for $18.
16. An inflatable beach lounger — you blow it up by simply by twirling it in the air. That means less time pumping and more time relaxing.
I can confirm these are easy to inflate and very comfortable!
Promising review: "Omg! This chair is awesome! I am seriously sitting in it eating a piece of pizza and writing this comment right now. At first I wish I had chosen the coral or lime color, but I don’t even care about the color now because it’s awesome! Even my 10-year-old daughter thought it was very easy to inflate! I definitely recommend this." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in four colors).
17. A nostalgic candle that smells like tennis balls, fresh cut grass, and cucumber... so pretty much all the best summer smells.
Get it from Otherland for $36.
18. A Maybelline Fundle (a fun bundle, get it?) filled with makeup and other summery goodies.
Promising review (for Balm-y Day): "This is amazing! It's super fun for this time of year. The towel is bright and colorful, and perfect for the beach or pool. The plastic makeup case and products are very warm-weather appropriate. I will continue to use them and the little bag through the year because they are great products that actually work!" —Emily F.
The Balm-y Day Fundle has: Colossal Mascara, Baby Skin Primer, Baby Lips Dr Rescue Lip Balm, and a round beach towel.
The Instant Glow Up Fundle has: Superstay Matte Ink Lipstick (in the perfect red color), Master Chrome Highlighter, single-color sunglasses, and a fun case.
Get the Balm-y Day for $29.99 or the Instant Glow Up for $24.99, both from Amazon. Or see all four versions.
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19. A disco orange sippy-cup that will somehow make drinking subtle and flashy at the same time.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $4.99.
20. A pair of rainbow shoes offering a different kind of ~arch~ support.
21. A ridiculously pretty toothbrush perfect to bring with you on vacation. New hotel bathroom means new fancy toothbrush.
Get it from Free People for $7 (available in four styles).
22. A monstera leaf teether that is partly a gift for your baby, but the silence you get in return is the best gift of all.
23. Shatterproof, squish-tastic wine glasses that won't break your heart.
Promising review: "Best. Purchase. Ever. If you've ever found yourself trying to enjoy an evening glass of wine but worry you may drop ANOTHER one of your sweet grandma's antique wine glasses — because you are too busy cooking up something to eat, with a baby on your hip, while watching a toddler ride his bike, as your hubs chats with the neighbors — then worry no more. These glasses are the best! Easy to handle. East to sip. Easy to clean. Easy living, indeed!" —L. Camille
Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.97.
24. Or some wine tumblers that prevent spills. Boozy boat trip, here you come!
Promising review: "These are excellent and great to break out for parties because most people have never seen a wine tumbler. We keep one set at the beach and another at home. Not only does your wine stay colder longer, they are also spill-proof. What a great product!" —VulcanFire
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $29.99 (for an extra $7, you can choose your own colors).
25. A pack of waterproof playing cards so you can enjoy a game of poker without worrying about spilling your margarita on your winning hand.
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
26. A pair of waterproof Birkenstocks perfect for wherever your summer adventures take you.
Get them from Free People for $30 (available in sizes 36–41 and four colors; see more colors on Urban Outfitters).
27. A cherry pool float with room for two so you and a bud don't have to be ~pitted~ against each other when looking for the best thing to lounge on.
28. A retro tropical dress best paired with a floppy hat and tropical drink.
Get it from Modcloth for $99 (available in sizes XS–3XL).
29. A pair of classic sunnies pretty much everyone will love.
Promising review: "I really didn't need another pair of sunglasses, but for this price I thought 'what the heck.' I'm glad I did. I like the vintage inspired look. They fit well and look nice." —Usually Satisfied
Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (available in nine styles).
30. A cactus backpack for looking sharp while lugging all your beach stuff around.
Get it from Target for $29.99.
31. A pair of acrylic earrings to make an a-peeling statement everyone will be squawking about.
32. Or ombre tasseled earrings that will look seriously great-ient on you.
33. A popular one-piece that seriously looks good on everyone.
This suit has over 1,100 positive reviews on Amazon! Read BuzzFeed's full write-up on the swimsuit that everyone loves.
Promising review: "This is an amazing suit! I didn’t really believe it could fit all body types, but I was totally proven wrong. The high bottoms hit at the perfect spot and I’ve never owned a suit that was more modest but also sexy at the same time! I honestly think I’m going to get it in another pattern. Just beware there is some side boob and it’s definitely not a suit you can run in or do lots of activity. But for casual swimming and beaching, it’s perfect." —Breanna Wright
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in sizes S–3XL and 37 patterns).
34. A pair of pearly slides because even mermaids need footwear when they step out of the water.
35. And a beach cottage candle so you can feel like you have a home by the bay, even if you're just in your studio apartment.
It smells like salty seaweed, hot sand, morning coffee, and ocean thunderstorm air.
Get it from Amazon or Homesick Candles for $29.95.
Yay, summer!!!
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