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1. A cooling towel that gets chilly and *stays* chilly when you soak it in water and wring it out, even if you're out in the bajllion degree heat.
2. A time-marked water bottle, because dehydration starts *before* you notice it, y'all. This gives you a mindful way to avoid the problem before it kicks you in the butt.
3. A popular tabletop fan with a low hum to let a ~cool breeze~ into your space, especially if you want something that won't distract you while you're working from home.
4. Or a hands-free portable neck fan you can charge with a USB, because you know what?? Staying cool is the new fashion and fans are the hottest accessory.
5. A breathable cooling pillow with two sides — one that's silky and ultra cooling, and other that's soft, comfy cotton, so you'll be grateful for it not just in the summer, but all year long.
6. Plus a set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on your skin and create less friction for your hair so it won't get as tangled while you sleep.
7. A "sport-brella," which is an SPF 50+ maneuverable personal umbrella with a universal clamp that'll latch onto any chair you own. Boom, instant shade no matter where you've parked your human self, whether it's the porch, the beach, or the park.
8. A cooling body spray that reviewers not only swear by for beating the heat, but for relief from hot flashes and sunburns when you simply can't escape that 🔥.
9. A set of popular wickaway sweatbands to stop the sweat from stinging your eyes (or worse, from leaking sunscreen into your eyes).
10. A family-friendly backyard sprinkler for some summer water park shenanigans in the comfort of your own home.
11. A stick of Body Glide anti-chafing balm you can apply between your thighs so you can keep wearing cooling clothes like dresses and shorts without worrying about irritating your skin.
12. A HyperChiller to instantly transform any hot or room-temperature beverage into an ice cold one, whether it's fresh coffee or rosé you forgot to put in the fridge (happens to the best of us).
13. A ridiculously popular set of breathable, cooling bed sheets that have amassed over 75,000 5-star reviews (and come in so many colors you could build a rainbow).
14. A silicone ice mold that pops out ice cubes quietly and efficiently, and is suuuuper easy to store in the freezer (it comes with its own lid, so you don't have to lay it flat!).
15. A CurlCap, a satin-lined backless adjustable cap designed with natural hair and updos in mind, so you never have to worry about your hair snagging or getting damaged when you're shielding your face from the sun.
16. An insulated, self-adhesive weatherproofing strip that easily sticks to the outer rims of your door so you don't have to worry about the expensive AC air escaping out of your door.
17. A cooling weighted blanket for sweet relief when the heat starts rolling in, with natural glass beads on the inside with weighted pressure that some reviewers say helps with insomnia and anxiety.
18. A chic BruMate insulated can cooler so all your beloved White Claws, Red Bulls, and LaCroixs can stay cool as a cucumber in the sun, and you can enjoy them while taking your sweet time.
19. Or a freezable wineglass to keep your rosé as chill as all your long night summer chats with the window open and an evening breeze flowing through.
20. A cold brew coffee maker so gloriously easy to use that all you have to do is stick your favorite ground coffee in the filter, seal the airtight lid on top, and pop it in the fridge overnight. Boom, four cups of cold brew.
21. A popular water-resistant Under Armour face mask designed to sit off your lips, giving you plenty of room to breathe without getting fabric sucked into your mouth mid-run, whether you're in the heat or the rain. It's also made with the company's Iso-Chill fabric, so it doesn't overheat despite being bulkier than other masks.
22. A chic, statement-making visor to keep your face cool and out of the heat of the unrelenting afternoon sun.
23. Or a wide-brimmed UV protective safari hat with mesh vents and a built-in moisture wicking sweatband that will keep your head breezy and your cheeks in the shade.
24. A pair of super breathable high-waisted biker shorts that are not only lightweight and great for avoiding that dreaded summer-chafing, but have POCKETS.
25. A sweat-ready crop top with a compressive stretch perfect for keeping you cool during all your summer workouts, indoor or out.
26. A lightweight heating and cooling gel eye mask wrapped in silk to help cool you down at night *and* help get you relief from itchy summer allergies.
27. An ultra-cooling bamboo fabric sleep set for anyone who is sick of waking up in the middle of the night feeling like a human furnace.
28. A cooling neck wrap you can soak in water for 30 minutes and tie around your neck like a bandana to keep you cool for *hours* — plus, with the dozens of prints available, you're bound to find one to match your warm weather vibe.
29. A set of lightweight workout tanks with deep arm holes for extra breathability to make make exercising on especially hot days feel breezy as heck.
30. A UPF 50+ protective running hat for shielding your face from sunburns and keeping the sweat out of your unsuspecting eyeballs.
31. A teensy electric ice cream maker to give you all the joy of home! made! ice cream!! without the veritable nightmare of trying to figure out how to shove a hulking container in your freezer.
32. An ice pop mold complete with a funnel, 50 sticks, and 50 bags so you can make your own personalized ice pops and take them with you on the go for all your summer picnics.
33. A dual reusable hot and cold rice pack you'll love to cool you off in the summer, and love even more when you can turn right back around and use it to warm up in the winter.
34. A set of insulated blackout curtains to protect your space against summer heat blasting in through the window (and help block noise!).
35. A pet cooling mat for cats and doggos that stays between 5 and 10 degrees cooler than the room, without ever needing to be refrigerated.
36. A can of insulating paint additive you can mix into regular paint not just to help reduce heating and cooling loss — a major money saver for rooms that get a lot of sun and need the AC blasting.
All of us staying cool as cucumbers this summer:
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