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1. A KitchenAid shaved ice attachment (you read that right!!) for giving your KitchenAid a new job when it's way too hot to be baking. I am about 13 seconds away from buying this for myself. Snow cone season is officially in full swing!
Check out a TikTok of the KitchenAid shave ice attachment in action.
This attachment is compatible with all KitchenAid mixers. And don't forget to grab some syrups and sweetened condensed milk while you're at it!
Promising review: "Don’t bother wasting your money on other kitschy snow cone makers. If you have a KitchenAid, get this. It’s fabulous! My daughter uses this almost daily!! It’s a great little gadget if you love snow cones." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $89.95.
2. A computer shade, because as much as we may love working outside on a sunny day, our screens are basically impossible to see when daylight hits them. Use this clever laptop accessory and get your tan going strong *while* organizing Google docs to your heart's content.
Promising review: "This is worth the price!! I can actually see my screen while working outside now. It's awesome for outdoor WFH. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two sizes and two colors).
3. An irresistibly comfy sofa for folks who wanna invest in luxe comfort when it comes to patio furniture. This four-cushion sofa looks chic-as-can-be and is perfect for snugglin' outside all summer long.
This has four cushions and is made with acacia wood, polyester, polypropylene, and polystyrene.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $799.
4. And a matching outdoor coffee table so you can keep drinks and desserts within arm's reach at all times.
This coffee table is made from acacia wood and can be wiped clean!
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $199.
5. A portable 120-inch screen that'll turn any regular movie night into a fun night out (at least, out to the backyard). This is lightweight, sturdy, and reviewers say it's a cinch to set up.
Promising review: "I'm very satisfied. This is a solid item. It was very easy to assemble and fold back up. We use it every camping trip and at home in yard. No wrinkles. Even in slight wind, any movement of the screen doesn't affect the picture. I'm pleased with the construction and cost for this item." —BFord553
Get it from Amazon for $95.99.
6. An onion holder for cleaning and seasoning your grill in the best way possible. This tool has a spike in the center of the spoon for making sure the onion half stays in place. Rubbing half an onion across dirty grill grates removes charcoal buildup better than cleaning products *and* it makes your food taste great! Who would have thought?!
This small business specializes in a handful of metal grilling and smoking tools. The company is located in Rio Grande Valley.
Promising review: "Great, heavy duty quality. I’s better than I expected and a great tool. I bought two!" —Lupe
Get it from Sanchez Fabricators on Etsy for $49.99+ (available in two sizes).
7. A dome trellis — train your plants and vines to climb up this clever design and you'll have your own secret garden growing in no time! If turning your backyard into a calming paradise is your goal, this trellis should be in your life.
Sunrise Domes is a small business located in South Killingly, Connecticut. The shop specializes in geodesic domes and you can find a hearty handful of unique designs to fit your own yard. FYI, reviewers also use these structures from this Etsy shop as sculptures or even to contain their yard turkeys!
Get it from Sunrise Domes on Etsy for $1,650.
8. A pool water fountain so you can turn your backyard into a show-stopping slice of paradise, because fancy water features are for FANCY FOLKS.
Promising review: "This is a nice fountain with a great design. It's very easy to install and maneuver to have the fountain go in whatever direction or height you want. We were concerned that it might lower the temperature of the water too much, as we like the water to be warm, but it has not been lowering the water temperature since we only run it during the day." —Mr. Ed
Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in three styles).
9. And a set of color-changing inflatable pool lights to add some modern day glam to your everyday (well, every night) suburbanite pool party.
These appear white during the day but automatically switch colors at night and can last up to eight hours after being charged in direct sunlight. They also have a loop on the top if you would rather hang them somewhere!
Promising review: "Liked these so much we ordered another set. We’ve had them in our pool 24/7 for almost a year and a half. They’ve lasted through storms, wind, etc. We have only had to add air to them one time and they haven’t gotten dirty or moldy (which was a concern being white). I love that they are solar so no changing batteries or remotes needed. Great fun colors! Highly recommend." —THE HOMME LIFE
Get a set of two from Amazon for $32.99.
10. A BedJet cooling and warming system so you can control the temperature of your BED at night, even with the covers on. This specific detail is crucial when you know that keeping even one leg out of the covers means the monsters WILL get you. We know the facts.
This sweet setup uses biorhythm sleep technology. It's programmed to change the temperature each hour of the night to help you sleep better. You can also set the temperature to whatever degree you'd like – just use the remote! If you're a cold sleeper, you can also set it to heat mode and it'll warm you up 15 times faster than a regular ol' blanket! To set it up, plug the unit into an outlet, slip the teeny tube under your sheets, set your preferred temperature, and you'll be g2g!
Promising review: "First time I have ever been moved to write a review on Amazon but this is the single most amazing product if you sleep hot! This thing WORKS and it is saving my life! It only took a NASA engineer to solve my propensity to burst into to flames every night at 2 a.m.!" —Matthes
Get it from Amazon for $159+ (available in four kit styles).
11. A wavesurf shaper that'll turn rocky, uneven lake waves made by your boat into smooth, curved, and *perfect* ocean-like waves that are primo for surfin'. Vacation season here we come!
Promising review: "Wow, just wow. Surfing with this has made a huge difference!!! I use this on my 2014 Moomba Mobius LSV. I now fill both the rear bags even to 900 lbs. each on both sides and this thing throws a clean long wave to whichever side its not mounted to. I don't have to list the boat anymore, making it much easier to drive and so much faster to switch riders from different sides. It looks the exact same as the picture shows, and it floats. I've never had it fall off during surfing and even forgot to remove it once and came up to speed 20+ mph before I realized it was still on and it never came loose. It floats so if you accidentally drop it while mounting it you don't have to worry about it sinking to the bottom of the lake. I wish I had bought long ago!" —Joel
Get it from Amazon for $229.
12. A passport wallet sure to help those of us who have a habit of losing passports and important papers the minute we book a flight. Use this and give yourself some peace of mind when you fly this summer – all of your papers are *finally* in one organized place.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this wallet. This holds everything I need in one place (boarding pass, passport, ID, credit cards, money, checked baggage tickets, receipts, etc.) without looking bulky. It's just amazing! I definitely recommend to anyone who travels a lot." —Anthony Luu
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in 35 colors).
13. A bestselling squirrel picnic table that'll be the *most* practical purchase you could make for your yard...if ridiculously adorable wildlife photos are what you want in life.
This couple-run company is owned by Lea and Jeff, who make custom woodwork. They have yard signs, home decor, animal feeders, furniture, and even chicken coops. BTW, the shop is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Promising review: "This is THE CUTEST handcrafted picnic table I have seen! I love the colors that I purchased — the brown color for the table and seats along with the white, which provides great contrast for the frame of the table. I choose the turquoise color for the picnic bucket. I gave this as a Father's Day gift and my dad thought it was the coolest product — one that he's never seen before for squirrels. I can't wait to put it up on the fence and watch the squirrels eat from it! :) Great quality and such a cute idea!" —Megan
Get it from Pura Vida Creations on Etsy for $26.39+ (originally $32.99+; available in two styles and six bucket colors).
14. A bee drinking garden ball with teeny tiny divots designed to be the perfect sip-able size to quench the thirst of busy bumblebees without drowning them! Place this in your yard and watch as those tiny pollinators drink up while admiring your garden.
BTW, this product is handmade in Ontario, Canada.
Promising review: "This is beautiful. I have mine in a hanging bird bath. It looks wonderful and you can actually see bees getting drinks." —Nature Lover
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $55.
15. A brilliantly bougie outdoor daybed with a retractable canopy that'll keep you nice and cool – and sunburn-free! This'll be a downright dreamy nap spot *and* it divides into a super useful seating area when you have folks over.
Promising review: "Took about two hours total with one person — everything was included (a couple of extra screws helped out). Assembly instructions were visual and easy to understand. Had to reverse the front canopy piece after assembly, but their video tells you how to determine if it's backwards. Once I had it assembled, my wife promptly took a two-hour nap on it and said it was great — worth every penny. Make sure you purchase a weather cover for it, and it'll give you long-lasting satisfaction!" —Joseph Vivona
Get it from Amazon for $549.99+ (available in two colors).
16. A flexible adjustable mister to help you keep your cool when some sun would do you good but the heat makes you hide inside.
The mister will cool the surrounding area by 20 degrees, and it comes with an interchangeable flower-shaped misting head for a fun, whimsy detail.
Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool mist on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in multiple pack sizes).
17. A convertible cooler that'll transform into a steady table when you're enjoying the blazing sun at the beach. Keep yourself hydrated and give your beach read the perfect perch with this life-hack-like product!
Check out a TikTok of the hybrid table and cooler in action.
Promising review: "Good quality and lightweight. Design makes it very easy to carry, and I find it easier than the average cooler. The handle is nice and high and wide so the rest of it is not bumping up against your leg. And once you lift up the lid which turns into a table it's sturdy enough to actually use for setting drinks on without worry. Exceeded expectations." —April Ford
Get it from Amazon for $79.95.
18. A set of stackable ice cube trays for folks who are sick of old school ice cubes. Make your best brunch beverages yet by filling the cubes with coffee, fruit, or juice. After that simply freeze, flip, and plop your perfect ice cubes into the storage container!
One TikToker fills the tray with lemon and ginger for their water.
Promising review: "I don't usually make reviews, but I am so impressed with this that I had to! I make homemade cold brew/iced coffee every morning and go through a lot of ice. So I have been thinking about making the splurge and buying a countertop ice maker or something. I saw the video of someone using this on here and was like whoa...whaaaat. Bought it immediately. And I am the happiest of happy. The ice stays covered as it is freezing. And then you just open, flip it upside down, and push the cubes into the box at the bottom and put the lid back on! It also came with the cutest little ice tings and scoop. 100 million % recommend!" —Sarah Lackie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in five colors).
19. A salt shooter — with this, you can spend the summer hunting the world's most dangerous game...the pesky housefly.
Promising review: "This salt gun is SO MUCH FUN! I hate flies so this is the perfect solution. It's like a nerf gun but shoots salt instead. It's not too heavy to hold. However the pump is tough to pull back, which is perfect for an adult but difficult for kids. If you shoot yourself in the hands or arm, it stings a tiny bit but that's it. I Highly recommend it! Happy Hunting!" —Q. Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $39.95.
20. A golf club cleaning squeeze bottle complete with a nylon brush that'll keep your clubs, golf balls, and shoes fresher than your competition by a long shot.
Promising review: "I've been using mine for over a year now, and it is seriously the best at what it does. Simple design, but it does a simple (but vital) task. I try to top it off before every round but often forget. That's fine because it seems to last three or four rounds, no problem. Even if you do run out of water, it still works as a simple brush until you can make it to a conveniently located water cooler or fountain on the golf course." —Ben M.
Get it from Amazon for $9.56.
21. A glow-in-the-dark capture the flag so you and your kids can safely have fun outside on perfectly cool summer nights. This game can accommodate two teams of five and is great for all ages, so go ahead...get the neighbors in on the fun!
This set includes 10 premium team bracelets (5 RED, 5 BLUE), three amber color territory markers, two flag cubes, two jail markers, and one premium storage bucket.
Promising review: "I bought this for our kids to enjoy with their friends...well we adults have had a blast playing with them. The kids love it! The adults love it! This adds another layer of fun to the old fashioned favorite! My kids are begging me to buy another set so they can have all their friends over for a massive neighborhood game of capture the flag." —MMcB
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
22. A pair of gardening gloves with claws that'll be a hit with anyone who gets jealous of their dog's ability to dig while they are working in the garden. Reviewers rave about how much easier this makes weeding, planting, and even raking leaves!
Promising review: "I laughed when I first saw the picture of this item. I thought, well if they don’t work, I’ll use them for a costume. But they are amazing at pulling weeds. I use mine for those pesky weeds in the rocks. One pull and you get root and all." —cynthia Williams
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in two colors and as a pack of two).
23. A Tick Key designed to safely remove ticks from the skin while keeping the head intact. After pulling out the tick, the device keeps it trapped in the curve so you can dispose of it without it getting away. Don't let your time in the great outdoors be cut short because some blood sucking bug decided to ~tick~ you off.
Check out this TikTok of the Tick Key in action.
Promising review: "This takes the fear out of proper tick removal. I used to use pointy tweezers to remove ticks but I was always worried I wouldn't remove the whole tick this way. This key made it so easy to remove a latched tick and I didn't feel freaked out afterwards. I keep my Tick Key in a little plastic bag with alcohol prep pads (for cleaning the bite) and bandages. I carry this little kit in my fanny pack for hikes or when I know I will be in areas with ticks." —Amy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 17 colors).
24. A splurge-worthy portable refrigerator that'll save the day (and the family vacation) if your road trip through Nebraska doesn't leave you with many lunch stop options. This'll be particularly handy to keep in the car if you have kids who live off of yogurt and cheese sticks.
Each refrigerator is equipped with a 2.5m cigarette lighter and an adapter, so it can be plugged in at home, at the hotel, or in the car.
Promising review: "I wish I had bought this sooner. It fits up front, making it easy to grab a water or soda while on the road. If you want to have some steaks to grill you can keep them ready to go. Having a separate freezer option is perfect. This cooler has made camping more enjoyable by not having to get ice and end up having soggy sandwiches. It sips electricity. It's easy to grab what you want in the dark thanks to the interior light.
If you are looking for a small travel cooler for road trips and light camping this is the one to get. Nothing tastes better than digging into a half pint of ice-cream while sitting by the fire in the middle of nowhere. Those that don't have one get pretty jealous." —Scott
Get it from Amazon for $449 (available in two colors).
25. A pack of SPF-sensing stickers to save your skin from the summer sun when you're having too much fun to remember to reapply on your own.
Promising review: "I'm multi-racial with tan skin. I burn when it's intense, but I get a great tan otherwise. My 9-month-old is fair, fair, fair. Blue eyes and porcelain skin fair. I reapply my own SPF 50 after a few hours, but I'm not consistent. I've never been great about sunscreen, but I was not going to let my daughter get burned. We live in South Florida and just a walk or park time is a potential burning hazard. This is a great visual for me to reapply her sunscreen or make sure she gets in the shade. They're an absolute essential for parents, especially the 'sun goddess' type." —FlightLife
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three pack sizes).
26. An at-home slushy-making cup – freeze the cup for four hours, pour in any ol' cold drink (sparkling water, juice, beer, smoothies — you name it), and crush the sides of the silicone cup until that satisfying slush appears!
Promising review: "I’m an absolute sucker for slushies. Why? Heck if I know. I saw this cup on TikTok, and bought it though I was very skeptical. However, it works!! I’ve made at least a dozen already, if not more." —C. Warrick
Get it from Amazon for $17.98+ (available in multiple colors/styles).
27. An inflatable wedge pillow to give you some personal space (albeit, minimal) and help you sleep soundly even when you're stuck in the middle seat.
28. A hands-free portable neck fan for anyone whose body is constantly in a fight with Mother Nature in the summer. This is USB rechargeable, has three speeds, and it lights up!
Promising review: "I absolutely love these! We did nine days at Disney and Universal in August. They were a lifesaver! Great battery life and easy to recharge at night. I can’t tell you how many people stopped to ask me about then! I highly highly recommend this!" —jmeegqa@aol.com
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight colors).
29. A BugZooka bug vacuum you'll be glad you bought when your critter situation sucks. Just hold it up to the bug, press the button, and watch as the device gently pulls beetles, spiders, and roaches into the tube.
Promising review: "If you're seriously grossed out and terrified by bugs, here at last is the secret weapon you NEED. You cock it, hold the business end near the bug, and push the red button. Voila, the bug is sucked into a plastic chamber in a microsecond, out of your life for all practical purposes. The bug isn't even injured, just confined, so if you're feeling tenderhearted, you can take it outdoors and release it. The bug cannot escape, even if you use the BugZooka again immediately. The second bug and subsequent bugs just join the first one, safe and secure. The BugZooka is about two feet long, so you don't even have to get close to your insect victim." —Calli
Get it from Amazon for $48.
30. A giant bubble kit with a two-handle wand to help you and your kids make eye-bogglingly big bubbles!
The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator!
Promising review: "Love this!! Easy for kids to use — my six-year-old son figured it out pretty quick — and fun for adults as well (my husband and I might have played with it as much as our son did...) Makes amazing bubbles. The bubble mix it comes with is fantastic." —Thomas Durant
Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in six styles).
31. A 6-foot long inflatable remote-controlled T-Rex that'll turn, spin, stomp, and make all the neighborhood kids roar in excitement (did I mention it also roars?!). This'll keep your kids entertained the ENTIRE time school is out. Why wasn't I a kid when this thing existed?!
For ages 8+ and requires three AAA batteries.
Promising review: "This is one of the coolest RCs I have ever had. It inflates quickly and drives really easily. Because of the size, it is best in a room with some space to move around. However, the soft material of the body is fine if/when it bumps into something. It is great fun to chase your friends or the family pet around with. It is a must-have for fans of Jurassic Park or dinosaur fans in general. I can’t wait to have it out for Halloween as well." —Chris
Get it from Amazon for $127.93.
32. A sunshine quartz candle with pyrite, clear quartz, and honey calcite. The soy-based formula is gonna smell like honeysuckle and jasmine with top notes of lemon and ginger. It's also filled with sparkling dust, making the candle shimmer as it burns. Somehow this small business managed to put sunshine in a cup!
This LA-based small business has a collection of crystal-filled candles and unique raw stones.
Promising review: "The packaging is so nice and the crystals in the candles are so beautiful! Each candle smells AMAZING and lasts a long time. The scents are strong but not too strong which makes them perfect for long time use. I can tell time and care goes into these candles. These are perfect at night with a hot chocolate and a book. The overall vibes from the candle are GREAT. I got one for my friend as a gift and they absolutely love it too. I would recommend these candles and will definitely be buying more!" —Kiarra Heskett
Get it from Oula Crystal Co on Etsy for $39.95.
33. An outdoor cat house, because your kitto deserves a pet-friendly home inside AND out. This is a safe way to let your cat enjoy the sunshine and fresh air by your side.
Promising review: "It's perfect. Very easy to put together. Two people make it slightly easier, but it's still easy for one person. We will be altering ours to include a cat door through a window. Shipping was fast." —Sayward C.
Get it from Amazon for $349.99+ (available in three colors).
34. And finally, a shark water slide that reviewers say keeps their kids outside for HOURS. This has a built-in sprayer you can connect to your garden hose and the little pool at the bottom is great for tinier tots. This works for both kids and adults, so feel free to shove your kid aside and take a ride yourself! You know, to help them learn to share.
Promising review: "Y'ALL ... This thing is the bomb! I have three wild children who jump and bounce on anything inflated and this thing has lasted MONTHS. It was super easy to blow up and assemble (recommend having a pump). The kids LOVE it. We play on it, if not every day, every other day. My kids play on it for hours. Once it's blown up, you just have to hook up the hose and it's ready to go. This thing is crazy durable. I'm sure it'll pop eventually but it's going strong! Initially, I was a little taken aback by the price, but now that we've gotten so much use out of it, it's well worth the money. Cannot recommend enough!"—Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $95.99.
When you realize how nice summer could be if you just accept a few *extra* products in your life:
