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Why have a regular porch table when you can have a porch table that's *also* secretly a cooler?
Luxe Lumber Co. is a Canada-based Etsy shop established in 2014 that specializes in quality doormats and home goods.
Promising review: "Very cute mat. Great quality. Fast shipping. We are happy with our purchase. Thank you!" —dianafroghead
Get it from Luxe Lumber Co. on Etsy for $39.85+ (available in two sizes).
This also easily connects to smart devices like Alexa and Google Home, if you want to listen to the news or certain playlists outside while your devices stay indoors!
Promising review: "Awwwwww man this little speaker is sweet. We have had outdoor speakers waiting for me to install them for going on six years. Nope just couldn't find the time or want to do it. So bought this to set on the back porch for relaxing while the kids play. It's GREAT. Sound is very clear and loud. Got waterproof because I have a 1-year-old who loves to dunk everything in the water table. Price was cheap. Quality is solid. Bluetooth connects is seconds. No need for longer battery, just charge it when needed." —Billie
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in seven colors).
The swing comes with the chains and carabiners for hanging them, with everything required for assembly included.
Promising review: "Excellent construction, beautiful design, and quality materials. Overall very pleased with this swing. The coloring is beautiful, and it was a breeze to put together." —Anastasia
Get it from Wayfair for $186.89.
It also keeps its chill for hours and will immediately get chilly again when you soak it in water and repeat the process.
Promising review: "These towels are awesome. So far, we have used them for working out in our hot Arizona home, and plan on using them in the car when the heat is unbearable during the summer. It's nice because they don't drop water on you, but keep you nice and cool. For working out, I ended up tying it around my neck like a scarf so it wouldn't fall off as I jumped around. These are great!" —Breanna Garrison
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
You can plug this in or power it with batteries — you just need bubble soap and you're raring to go!
Promising review: "This bubble machine is awesome, we filled up our patio with bubbles in a matter of seconds! So many bubbles, it was so pretty! You can plug it in or use batteries, very lightweight and simple to use, I do suggest rinsing after each use so it doesn’t gum up! I will and would suggest this to all people! My husband was even surprised! Can’t wait for the grandchildren to see it!" —D. Danielson
Get it from Amazon for $32.99.
Psst — when you're not using it as a cooler, you can lower the top part so it will just serve as a table.
Promising review: "Looks fantastic for the price point. I wanted a makeshift lounge area to relax in while grilling at my beach home and since it's just a garage I wasn't looking to spend an arm and leg. Put together, this looks like I paid five times what I did." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $77.02.
Promising review: "Great set for the price! I needed a smaller chair and table set for my front porch as it is not very wide and this was perfect! Sturdy build and comfortable. Not hard to put together: all pieces were included and the instructions were easy. Can’t wait to sit outside with a cup of coffee and watch the cars drive by." —Debbie Jackson
Get it from Amazon for $149.99.
Promising review: "I have assembled a lot of furniture over the years and this was one of the easiest yet. Everything was well labeled. The hardware was neatly packaged and orderly. The furniture even came with a racheting allen wrench! I started assembling the table while my husband went looking for his power tools and the table was done before he got back from the garage! It looks great. It's comfortable. Highly recommend." —Lori W. Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $199.95 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Love love love these popsicle molds! I make my boys watermelon ice pops every summer for them and our neighborhood kiddos. I decided this summer to try a different mold and settled on this one. Great quality and made extremely well! I’m ordering a second mold!" —Christi
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
Promising review: "The tin itself is beautiful, the wrapping matches which would make it a nice gift for someone. I use it on my porch and it keeps the mosquitoes at bay which is saying something because they are brutal in our backyard. Works well, smells like natural citronella plant, and keeps the mosquitoes away!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "Love this pitcher! Bought it in June 2013 and I still use it on a weekly basis. The filter slots are perfect for keeping the lemon seeds from floating out and since the lid also has slots, I love to throw extra cucumber in the pitcher to float freely and don’t have to worry about it pouring into my glass 👌🏽Holding up great, no tiny cracks in the pitcher that tend to happen over time. Still looks exactly the same from the first day I got it." —Sovay
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 12 styles).
Psst — a several reviewers mentioned this also came in handy when they put a sign up asking delivery people to put packages in the storage bin instead of on the doormat, so their packages weren't just chilling on the doorstep out in the open until they got home!
Promising review: "This was a great purchase for outside storage. It was simple to assemble and looks nice. It does look plastic but not tacky. It's big enough to hold everything I need to store- a blower, a garden hose, a shrub trimmer, some pots/planters, dog shampoo and bird seed. And, the best part is that you can just hose it down for cleaning." —Lilith
Get it from Amazon for $79.
To get them to light up, you can put them in the sun — five to eight hours of sun exposure will get you about eight-12 hours of light. They come with an on/off button on the bottom and a spot for an optional battery if you'd rather power it that way, too.
Promising review: "I purchased these solar lights last weekend for my front porch space re-do, I absolutely love them! They are high-quality, and work great. I like that they have an on/off switch on the underside of the lid, so I can turn them off when I’m finished using them for the night. I’m very happy with my purchase and will definitely recommend these to anyone." —Deborah M. Mehaffie
Get it from Amazon for $31.99.
The canopy is super flexible and can be pulled taut so you can install it to fit your specific space — you just need four places to mount each corner, like roofs, walls, trees, or poles, but they don't have to be level to each other.
Promising review: "Best product we ever bought. We replaced a manual awning that did not cover the whole patio and was sagging and outdated with this sunshade. We have high winds in our area and our sunshade is six months up and still standing. We love it. Perfect size for our patio. Ended up using some string and a mounting kit to install. With wind needed it very secure. Great product. Would buy again for over our pool next year." —stacy
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors and nine sizes).
Hillary Mason Designs is an Indiana-based Etsy shop established in 2014 that specializes in embroidered throw pillows and personalized gifts.
One customer did a s'mores-themed one that says "Let's Get Toasted," but it could also be a good opp to do something like "We're Practicing Social Distancing ❤️" in case you're looking for a polite way to let the neighbors know that it's gonna be a small porch crowd for now! Once you order, you can select the embroidery color, font, and message (with optional graphics).
Promising review: "The custom pillows exceeded my expectations!!! I just love them. Ty so much!" —Tess Camp
Get it from Hillary Mason Designs on Etsy for $20+.
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