Summer is the best time of the year. Bathing suits and ice cold drinks and hot beaches. I love the smell of sunscreen and coconuts that seems to blow in the breeze, even if I don’t always love the heat. Summer makes me think of bonfires and beer pong and mimosas at brunch. There’s just something about this season that feels so exciting and fun and I’ve been a busy bee getting ready for it all.
I’ve hunted through Amazon and found some of the best summer-friendly buys so you don’t have to. There aren’t any bathing suits on this list, because I found too many great ones and it deserves to be its very own list. Whether you’re trying to get ready for a cookout, planning to jump straight in the pool once school’s out, or trying to find outdoor entertainment for the kids, this list has something for everyone.