I’m sharing my tips on how to prepare for summer, including staying cool, protecting your skin, and planning fun kid activities.
Happy (Almost) Summer!
Whether it’s a beach getaway, a backyard barbecue, or time at the pool, this is the time to GET OUTDOORS!! The long days are filled with sunshine and heat, the sense of extra freedom from routines and school schedules, and the opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends (our Younger family beach trips are always a great time and something I look forward to every year).
There is also more sunlight in the day, and an evening walk is one of my favorite ways to add 30 minutes of activity to my exercise routine. The boys and I have been loving going on scooter / bike walks in the neighborhood at night.
By getting organized, you can ensure that your summer is not only filled with fun and relaxation but also free from unnecessary stress. From gathering the right gear to planning exciting activities, every little detail can enhance your summer experience. Here are my favorite ways to maximize the summer season, ensuring you enjoy every sunny moment.
My favorite water bottle is only $17
How To Prepare For Summer
1. Refresh your beauty routine.
I always refresh my beauty routine in the summer, and save a little money by using fewer layers. But more sunscreen! Summer beauty means all the SPF and minimal makeup, for me. The Counter face sunscreen is my all-time favorite. I also live in tinted moisturizer with SPF (I switch from Oliveda’s skin tint to the Dime Wonderscreen this time of year for SPF alone). Add cream blush, mascara, and lip gloss and I’m done.
2. Pack the pool bag.
We get excited for opening pool day, as we spend a lot of time at our community pool all summer. Our pool bag is ready to go with the best Turkish towels, swim goggles for the kids, my favorite sun hat, sunglasses, wet bags for wet suits, and more! I have my favorite bag and everything that’s inside linked here.
3. Plan that summer trip.
Whether you’re gearing up for a family road-trip, opening weekends at the beach, or jet-setting to somewhere new in an airplane, tis the season for travel. My best tip: use credit card points to travel for free! At least try to get flights free (my flights to Jamaica and Universal were on points) or if you stack your cards right (HA!) you can get a resort free too. It’s the easiest way to travel more for less dollars.
If you’re on the market for a new suitcase, I am obsessed with my new Away Carry On and the backpack that fits on the handle. Worth the cost!!
- Check this out: Snacks to pack on a road trip
4. Get to Costco for cookouts + entertaining.
You never know when there may be an impromptu neighborhood potluck or block party, so I like to keep my pantry a little extra stocked over the summer with chips, crackers, extra drinks, and the like. Don’t forget paper plates, napkins, cups, and a good cooler bag for picnics!
5. Stock up on safer sunscreen.
My favorites are Crunchi sunscreen and Supergoop for the body. And I love Dime’s Tinted Wonderscreen for an all-in-one (get 20% off with my code: KATHEATS).
6. Get outfitted for outdoor concerts.
Summer means it’s outdoor concert season! These are our favorite concert chairs and backpack cooler. This portable picnic table I’ve had for YEARS and it’s great for concerts and picnics because it’s low to the ground and lightweight. The legs fold up into an easy-to-carry bag!
7. Simply your meal plan.
Make ahead meals. Cold salads and no cook meals. True Nature freezer meats. Blue Apron. Do whatever you can to keep the oven off and the food flowing! I am happy to spend a little more eating at the pool this time of year too.
- Use code KATHEATS35 for $40 off at True Nature
- Use code KATHEATS for 50% off your first 3 Blue Apron orders and free shipping
- Daily Harvest
8. Perk up your patio.
Dust off your patio furniture (literally!), so it’s ready for happy hours (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere)! Check out this post for my summer happy hour essentials.
9. Keep cool in summer athleisure.
Athleta is my typical go-to for summery activewear that’s functional, but also stylish. My Athleta Shorts and Birkenstocks are summer essentials. I also love Carve Designs for summer things like the Cruz Rashguard and Bali Shorts as my go-to pool coverup (I wear medium in both).
10. Stock the freezer full of fruit for smoothies.
Summer = smoothie season! We make sure our freezer is stocked with tons of fruit so we can whip up healthy homemade smoothies whenever the craving hits. I am obsessed with my new Beast blender! Here are my best smoothie tips and tricks. Or get some of the new protein smoothies by Daily Harvest.
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What are you looking forward to this summer?
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