Summer is not my favorite season. Heat, sand, water, mosquitos, kid boredom…all things that make this season low on my list. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t have some favorite products that make these months a bit more bearable for all of us non-summer types.
Udder Butter Lotion
I stumbled upon this product by accident last fall, and let me tell you, it has done wonders for all those little rough parts of the body, my heels especially. Unlike other “udder” products that are out there, this one is still marketed towards animal use. My tube actually states that if you have problems or questions about the product and its effects to contact your veterinarian. Seriously. And, like I said, I bought mine last November, and I use it several times a week on my heels, knees, and elbows, and I still have a lot left, so a little goes a long way.
Yeti brand tumblers and koozies
My husband got me one of each of these, and I have been amazed at how cold they keep my drinks. I spend a lot of time at the ballpark in the summer, and these are just simply the best. My drinks have stayed icy cold sitting in the hot sun for hours. At home, the tumbler will actually still have ice floating around inside at the end of the day. These are pricey, but they will last forever with a little TLC and are worth every penny.
La Croix flavored sparkling water
Now that you have your Yeti products, you need something refreshing to put in them! I have loved the La Croix canned waters for years. You can actually get them a lot cheaper at a place like Costco. My Costco has a 24 variety pack which includes lime, lemon, and grapefruit (my favorite) for about $8. I also really enjoy the coconut, which I can sometimes find at Publix and other grocery stores. No calories, no artificial sweetners…just yummy and a great alternative to soda.
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polish and top coat
I discovered this polish a few months back, and in my opinion, it’s the best gel-type polish out there. The labels boast that a manicure will last two weeks, but I think that’s a bit ambitious. I can get it to last about a five days to a week usually. Still, for a drug store product that you do yourself, that’s pretty good. I also own the Sally Hansen system with the LED light, and it’s okay, but this Miracle Gel stuff works without the light, so it takes far less time. Make sure to do two coats of color and two coats of top coat for best results, allowing each coat to dry for about a minute or so between. There are literally boatloads of colors available. I’ve found them at Wal-Mart for less than $8 a bottle.
Yankee Candle in Sunflower scent
Truth be told, I love all Yankee Candle products. The sunflower scent is one of my favorites, and it’s bright yellow color will perk up any room.
Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea fragrance
This scent is hard to find in stores, so I am thrilled to provide this Amazon link for you. This is a great scent for summer…light and airy. I wear this a lot during the spring and summer, and I’m often complimented on its subtle scent.
Venus Olay razor
What is summer without a decent razor? My daughter actually recommended this to me, and I’ve been very glad she did. It provides a good, close shave in those hard-to-get-to areas, and the Olay moisturizer bar works really well. I found a really good deal at one point at Costco for a set with a razor and about 12 refill cartridges, but currently mine is not carrying this anymore. I often see good coupons for these, and if paired with a store sale, you can probably stock up fairly inexpensively.
I’d love to hear if you try any of these products and what you thought about them. What are some of your summer favorites?
***The above recommendations come from my own opinions based on real experiences with the products. I was not compensated for this post. In fact, these companies have absolutely no idea who I am.***