16 Essentials You Absolutely Need To Have The Best Summer Ever

We wait all year for summer, so here's what you need to make it a good one.

Shoppers Drug Mart has what you need to help you have the best summer ever. From beauty and wellness products to beach snacks and everything in-between, here are our top summer essentials:

1. Summer isn't summer without a trusty cooler bag.

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For lunch at the beach, snacks at the soccer game, or housing treats during your road trip, a cooler bag like this Polar Pack Cooler is an absolute must. Also, *hint, hint*— it holds 24 cans. 

2. Stay quenched by sipping on some lemon sparkling water.

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It's incredibly chic to be hydrated, and even more chic to grab a can of PC Lemon Sparkling Water out of the cooler. 

3. Crunch, crunch — it's all about the snacks this summer.

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No park hang or pool day is complete without something to munch on. And if you're like us, chips are your summer snack go-to. Our pick? These Loads of Jalapeño Popper chips from PC. You'll thank us. 

4. Treat your backyard BBQ guests to something special.

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Bacon and Maple Barbecue Sauce will deliciously transform everything from ribs, burgers, pulled pork, and salmon. It's the perfect way to turn the heat up the next time you fire up the grill. 

5. Keep the kids (or yourself!) entertained outdoors with Crayola Sidewalk Chalk.

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Hopscotchers assemble! With 24 colours included, this washable sidewalk chalk will keep even the antsiest kids entertained.

6. You absolutely cannot forget your sunscreen.

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Seriously! With 50 SPF, we recommend Coppertone Sport Mineral Spray. Designed to stay on while you sweat and water resistant for up to 80 minutes, you can be protected all season long.

7. Make sure your makeup bag is prepped for the sun with an SPF foundation.

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And for that, we recommend Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45. It's perfect for keeping your skin super moisturized while helping you maintain that sunny glow. 

8. Watery eyes beware, Non-Drowsy Claritin Rapid Dissolve Allergy Medicine to the rescue!

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Don't let allergies ruin the beauty of the great outdoors in the summertime. Non-drowsy is key here, so you can get back to gardening, tanning, running through the sprinkler, etc. 

9. Stay fresh on the go with Batiste Dry Shampoo.

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No matter where you're off to, Batiste Dry Shampoo will keep your hair looking and feeling fresh as you live your full summer fantasy. 

10. Get ready to entertain with stemless wine glasses.

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Good food, good friends, and good drinks. What more can you ask for this summer? They're plastic, so that makes these super durable, transportable and absolutely perfect for the outdoors. 

11. Keep cool all summer long with this season's latest fashion trend...portable fan necklaces.

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Your new best friend on extra hot days, you can wear these fans around your neck for easy-to-reach relief. Plus, these bad boys shoot air UPWARD so you can cool off as you're wearing them. We're living in the future here, people! 

12. Always be prepared with eco-friendly bandages.

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Summer is all about adventuring into the great outdoors, which can sometimes lead to some spills. Throw this box of Elastoplast into your summer tote as a backup and you're good to go. 

13. Make road trips extra comfy with the Squishmallows Pig Neck Pillow.

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No matter if you're road-tripping or plane-hopping this summer, stay comfy with a super soft neck pillow. (Not just for kids either, just saying!) 

14. Have all eyes on you at the beach with the cutest beach towel on the shore.

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Dry off with a fun beach towel that just screams summer.

15. Don't forget your flip-flops!

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Flip-flops go with literally everything, so don't go without this summer! Available in a variety of colours and styles at Shoppers, why not stock up on a few of your fave styles?

16. Before you hit the water, make sure you're photo ready with waterproof mascara.

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Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara will have those eyelashes on point, no matter how many belly flops you accidentally do into the water! 

Summer speeds by in a flash, so visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart to grab what you need to make this summer a special one. Plus, you can redeem your PC Optimum Points on your summer haul too. Swim, don't walk!

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