A Few of My Favorite Things – Summer 2022


Guess what?! Summer is HERE!  As we start heading outside and spending more time in the sun, we can appreciate the great outdoors so much more. From the 4th of July to Labor Day, summer is always filled with fun and excitement.

Here are some of my favorite suggestions for gift-giving and celebrating the summer season!!

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    • Pediped: These shoes are so much more than just cute kicks for kids! This company focuses on making shoes for healthy feet & understands what growing children need. The Adventure Line shoes are even machine washable – and SO adorable!
    • Sunnies Shades: Score the kids some style this summer! Sunnies sunglasses protect kids from the sun’s harmful rays and come with polarized lenses. That’s 100% UVA/UVB protection. Plus, these prints are absolutely adorable & stylish!
    • Kinetic Sand: You know you can’t go wrong with Kinetic Sand during the summer! It’s cool to the touch, but never sticky & feels like real beach sand! It’s a great way to build sand castles in your own backyard! I’m totally addicted to this stuff!
    • Tony Ray Tattoos: Tats for Tots! These ADORABLE tattoo sleeves for kids are designed by real tattoo artists with authentic designs. The brand is all about celebrating the unbreakable bond between parent & child + self-expression.
    • Zak Designs: These adorable 16 oz travel bottles are made for kids! They feature a drinking straw and spout – and are leakproof, which makes a huge difference for kids, especially on road trips! Check out all of the cute options!
    • Sea Star Sparkle Glitter Sunscreen: What a clever & unique product! This is an easy way to get fussy kids to wear sunscreen – it’s glittery! Plus, it’s water resistant up to 80 minutes, and even better – it smells like CAKE!
    • CMY Cubes: Get the kids outside for some imagination & education this summer! These inventive cubes are mesmerizing, come in multiple fun shapes, and are made to use in the sun. I’m addicted – I can only imagine kids with these!
    • Omi & Friendz: For children, designed by children, these stuffed animals teach kids mindfulness, meditation, and positive affirmations through child-guided recordings! It’s like a zen buddy for your kids – and I’m LOVING this idea!
    • Kickerball: The perfect outdoor activity this summer for kids & families! This uniquely designed soccer ball can curve and bend like the pros without needing any of the skill or practice. It’s a fun way to be active this summer, for sure!
    • Purell: Keep the kids as germ-free as possible this summer! The new Naturals Foam is a fun new way to disinfect – and the Personals are a great way to keep hand sanitizer with you while you’re on the go. Perfect for kids!
    • Tulip Color Crafts: Hot summer days outside deserve cool crafts inside! These fun tie-dye kits help you create non-toxic, clothes, art & accessories. Plus, they are SUPER easy to use – which makes for fun summer activities with the entire fam!
    • SodaPup: If your fur babies are also your kids – you need SodaPup!! These USA-made dog toys focus on feeding systems & designed for power chewers. The patriotic toys are absolutely the cutest ever, too! These are my new go-tos!
    • Treatibles: Do your furry kids need some extra love? These amazing treats have so many health benefits for your dogs & cats – featuring Omega-3 & Hemp Seed Oil. Anxiety, discomfort, mobility issues – all treatable!
    • Craft-tastic Nature Line: Bring the outside indoors with PlayMonster’s new line!! There are 8 fun kits all featuring nature, and building on craftwork to complete them. Then, kids can proudly keep & display their new scenes!
    • Eat2Explore: This clever subscription cooking kit was made to help kids (& picky eaters) learn about cuisines around the world, and try new foods! Plus, they will rock their cooking skills and develop their young palates. It’s SO fun!
    • PetPlate: The fur babies are hungry… as always! 🙂 These fresh-cooked meals include turkey, beef, chicken, lamb, venison, and pork – packed with TONS of nutrients for every need. Healthy, organic, and full of love – they will adore it!
    • Carrera-Revell: These 3D Puzzle Sets are crazy cool! First of all, they create famous buildings, skylines, & more. I got the Eiffel Tower & it’s pure magic. Easy to understand instructions will give the kids some awesome confidence in building them!
    • Tidbits: These little meringue cookies are so ridiculously melt-in-your-mouth delicious… perfect for kid summer or school snacks! Plus, they are Keto, sugar, gluten, lactose, cholesterol free & non-SMO. But the flavors… check those OUT!
    • SquarePet: This awesome fur baby food helps with gut health and digestive issues –  something a LOT of pets deal with daily. The veterinary folks that created this make it with cage free turkey & eggs. Perfect for sensitive tummies.
    • The Dearest Grey Mini Bento Boxes: These silicone bento boxes make meal prepping SO much easier! They are unbreakable, reusable, freezer & microwave safe, and look really cute, too. Great for kids or adults for lunch, snacks, or anytime!
    • BraveJusticeKidsCo.: This incredible snack cup is unlike any kids’ accessory you’ve seen! The silicone cups collapses and even has teeth to allow for tiny hands to get inside, but snacks stay put. Perfect for summer road trips with no mess!
    • Clever Publishing: A-DOR-A-BLE! These first feelings board books are bright, colorful, engaging, interactive, & help kids understand some feeling that can be complicated for them. The stories are so fun, too. Check out the whole series!
    • Baby Magic: After a long day playing outside or at the beach, get baby ready for bed & feeling clean with Baby Magic’s Calming Baby Bath & Calming Baby Lotion.  They are hydrating and lavender + chamomile smells sooo good!
    • Creative QT’s Tickle & Main: If you have a little one in your life, or need a touching gift for a baby shower, these Tickle & Main baby gift sets are perfect for you! They are so sweet & can even become keepsakes for generations to pass on!
    • Bamboo Little: Prepare for ADORABLE! This company offers bamboo baby clothes, blankets, bath towels, and more for newborns and toddlers! Bamboo is sustainable & oh so soft & comfy! Check out their precious rompers!
    • RED Chocolate: This is my new favorite sweet treat…and now they have Grab-N-Go bars perfect for school lunch! 80-100 calories, with 30-40% less fat and NO added sugars! Plus, they are absolutely delicious & indulgent!
    • gnubees+: Need a nutritional but yummy snack for the kiddos!? These fun snack shakes come in YUMMY flavors, and are packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins. Plus, they’re lactose-free & super convenient for on-the-go kids!
    • Spirograph 3D: Ohhhhh yeah! Kids today are so lucky! Combining the time-tested creativity with 3D fun, Spirograph 3D lets your little artists create amazing art that pops right off the paper! And yes, it’s ok for parents to play with, too 😉
    • Yipes! wipes: These kids face & hand wipes are designed to teach kids to develop independent healthy habits!  They are even compostable, 94% biodegradable & not tested on animals. Perfect for backpacks, lunchboxes & so much more!
    • Festive Chickpeas: Ready for a wholesome, yummy snack!? These chickpea snacks are 100% vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, & have no preservatives! They are super high in the good stuff, and the fun flavors give them a really yummy kick!

  • Rainer Foods: HOLY GUACAMOLE! These dry rubs and seasonings are in-cred-i-ble! These folks have global supply contacts – which means unique seasonings. Some of the ingredients: blackberries, coffee, honey… yeah, you need to try these!
  • Casa M Spices: Low sodium diets don’t mean you can’t still have crazy awesome flavor – and this company totally proves that. Plus, these yummy blends are dairy, nut, gluten, and soy-free! They even come in stainless shakers!
  • Steeped Coffee: YUM! This eco-friendly company makes gourmet coffee that you steep in water like you would with tea! They have a great variety of brew strengths (Breakwater Blend is my fav!), and there’s no machine needed!
  • Sweet Chaos: Need a fun & unique Father’s Day gift? This is one of my FAVORITE popcorn companies – the flavors are insanely clever, it’s super fresh, & they have gluten-free options. Honey Chipotle & Jalapeño Blue Cheese are my favs!
  • Heirloom: Gift dad a video book filled with your favorite memories! Heirloom lets you to create custom video books that are absolutely gorgeous and super unique. They are 100% personalized, making them the best gift choice this year!
  • Lugz: Tried & true, Lugz never fail to impress. They are ultra-comfortable, true to size, and the new summer styles would make an awesome gift for dad this Father’s Day! Check out the Bluster Oxford Sneakers for some serious summer style!
  • Sprinkle & Sweep: Make his poop-duty easier! This genius product instantly solidifies even the most liquidy pet accidents for an odor-free cleanup in just seconds! You seriously just sprinkle and sweep away your pet accidents – brilliant!
  • Nuheara IQbuds Max: These award-winning earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation+ and Ear ID™ personalization that automatically calibrates the buds to your unique hearing profile! They are the world’s most advanced hearing buds, too!
  • Ooh La La Skin Care: Spice up your skincare routine at home with Ooh La La Skincare! They believe what you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your mouth. They use healthy, organic ingredients that smell AMAZING!
  • Dooloop: This genius leash accessory helps him walk the dog with a hands-free, eco-friendly solution that secures the leash carrying bag for your doggies’ doo! No more toting around bags of poop for long walks! Plus, aren’t they cute!?
  • Mile High Spirits: This Colorado distillery definitely knows its stuff!  Crafting grain to bottle spirits for a fair price, they offer Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum and canned Moscow Mule. And I can attest to the excellence of the tequila!
  • Nostalgia Coffee Roasters: OHHHH YES! This clever product is ready to brew  bags of coffee, that you steep like tea! The more dunks you give it, the stronger it becomes. I tried Glory Days (Dark Roast) and immediately fell in LOVE!
  • Johnson’s Popcorn: Something sweet for the men in our lives – (besides us, right!?)! This popcorn is crazy yummy. I mean it’s so good, you won’t be able to stop eating it! The flavors are amazing, and the quality is absolutely stellar!  MMMMMM!
  • HandsOn: These grooming gloves are SO innovative! Groom, massage or bath your furry friends while you keep fur shedding at a minimum. They even work wet or dry, and you can score them in 3 color options and 5 sizes!
  • Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce: Family generational recipes are the BEST – and that’s what Lola’s are! These delicious & fiery hot sauces are 100% all natural, plant-based, keto, low sodium, non-GMO & gluten-free! My fav- Trinidad Scorpion!
  • AlcoEats: These uniquely flavored cashews pack a punch when it comes to taste! These are SO addicting & unique – with sweet AND savory flavors that are 100% natural. Perfect for on-the-go, work lunches & great snacking!
  • GEN Z:  LOVING the sass, humor, & sustainable attitude of this fun company! They make reusable (& hilariously designed) aluminum water bottles – to keep water simple & keep recycling at the forefront. You’ll definitely want to check them out!
  • Atoria’s Family Bakery: Need more EASY meal prep ideas? These seriously YUMMY, low-carb, vegan flatbreads are my new go-to for wraps, pizzas, sandwiches & much more! The Roasted Red Pepper Mini Lavish Flatbread is incredible!! Try them all!
  • Old Trapper: Whether it’s a re-stocking of the man cave snacks or school lunches for the kids – this is the ultimate in beef jerky (& the 2nd largest in the world!!). I like the classic jerky, but the Teriyaki Beef Sticks have my heart!
  • Plankpad: This is too cool! It’s the world’s first app-supported total body trainer that combines workouts with games. It’s genius, and perfect for the gym addict, college student, or SAHM in your life! Give the gift of FUN fitness!

  •  Eat Me Guilt Free:  A clever Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist-turned-mompreneur created this line of brownies, bread & tortilla wraps that are protein-packed, low carb, and absolutely HEAVENLY! Healthy eating for the win!
  • Rule Breaker Snacks: Imagine a 100 calorie, plant-based, gluten & allergen-free snack perfect for summertime! Now imagine eating them and falling in love! Strawberry Shortcake Bites are my favs – so soft & flavorful & delicious!

  • Sidekick: Get your K-Cups off the counter and at your fingertips! This is SO COOL!  Add up to 4 Sidekicks to your Keurig. Even better, they use removable 3M adhesive pads. Made in the USA & holds 10 K-Cups with a small profile!

  • RED Chocolate: Calling all chocolate fans! Prepare yourselves – this incredible company makes chocolates with up to 40% less calories & fat than other brands, PLUS no sugar added! These are heavenly – try the Blonde Bar!

  • Friendlily Press: OMG! These crazy awesome swizzle sticks are my new favorite way to create a summer vibe with my adult beverages & mocktails! There are sets for ALL personalities & hobbies + they make wine tags & greeting cards, too!
  • Lugz: Need some summer style upgrades? Check out my fav Lugz right now – Changeover II Ice Oxford, and Clipper Jersey Oxford! True to size, ultra comfortable, amazing color options, and absolutely stylish! Check out all of the women’s shoes!
  • ATRAC: These neat accessories are like snap bracelets – but with magnets to hang onto your purse, belt loop, backpack, wrist, and even bathing suit! The magnets are STRONG – so your keys & cellphone are never lost. I’m loving it!
  • Pantuss: Do her tootsies need a little extra lovin’? These crazy cool slippers aren’t just cute – they are aromatherapy slippers that feature insoles you can take out & microwave. The patterns & styles are so cute –  pure Heaven!
  • Bare Candle Co.: This college student-owned company is super eco-conscious! They use sustainable, natural ingredients in their incredible candles. They are vegan, locally sourced, cruelty-free & even come in recyclable amber glass jars!
  • GoSili: This is my new go-to summer cup! These amazing cups are gorgeous & support ocean conservation! They are made of platinum silicone with a stainless ring to prevent collapsing. Fill my cup! It’s time to get our summer on!
  • OSD Beauty: Sunny days means beach trips & lazy lake family time! These AMAZING body scrubs let you pamper yourself, and look great this summer! This brand is amazing – “Only Skin Deep” – encouraging women to feel beautiful!
  • Kloveo: Need to lay a champagne bottle on its side in the fridge? No problem! No more leaking, or exploding with this gadget!  Chrome-plated stainless steel body and hinge construction  – it’s pretty solid and amazing
  • Tiny Treehouses: Want something engaging, relaxing, DIY & productive to do when you have some time to yourself this summer?! Check out Tiny Treehouses – these are AMAZING! Different difficulty levels, accessories & so much more!
  • AspenClean: These laundry pods, dishwasher pods, and stain removers are plastic-free! They use only natural and organic ingredients, and I LOVE the scents! There’s definitely a reason these products have won so many awards!
  • Hubee: These clever containers are made for storing dry goods from rice to pet food! Not only are they aesthetically awesome, they can store up to 22lbs of food, have a silicone seal, & are dishwasher safe, too! What would you use it for?
  • Sonoma Wool Company – This company was started with genuine passion for wool and its incredible properties. They believe wool has a place in every home, & love sustainable products. I had NO idea just how incredible wool could be – or how much is could do!
  • Congo Tropicals Plantain Chips: I’m a chips kinda girl – but DAAAAANG! I hadn’t had plantain chips until now. And phew… these are so good! They are a WAY healthier way to snack on chips with tons of nutrition & vitamins in them, too!
  • The Table Tyke: This is GENIUS! For home or going out to eat – this inventive solution will keep parents & kids happy. It’s portable, reusable, & has a unique bumper on it to prevent spills. You’ve got to see this to believe it & moms… you’ll appreciate it!
  • Waxelene: I’m a middle-aged redhead who lives in the sunny state of Texas – so this multi-purpose organic ointment is a BLESSING for my skincare routine! Use to rehydrate, clear eczema (even in kids!), moisturize, and so much more!
  • Smelly Proof: LOVING these reusable storage bags! They come in lots of sizes & you can use them for food, camping, travel, workouts, organization at home, diaper bags and so much more. They are also waterproof – perfect for summer fun!
  • Nepal Tea Collective: This inventive tea company puts QR codes on their labels – so you can get info on the Nepalese farm where the tea leaves were grown & more! Plus, holy moly… if you’re a tea drinker, this is an incredible treat! SO good!
  • Artistscent: These incredible candles aren’t just fragrantly spectacular. They combine art + scent for a multi-sensory experience. I’m absolutely in love with this clever concept, and holy moly, are they beautiful works of art!
  • Drinkmate: Get ready to step up your summer beverage game, ladies! This Drinkmate OmniFizz Beverage Carbonator can carbonate ANY liquid – without diluting it! Plus, no electricity is needed & it’s super portable for on-the-go fun!
  • Noa Lux: Talk about a company that CARES! 20% of profits from this Dream Charity candle are donated to Prevent Child Abuse America. The candles are all-natural & have the cleanest scents! Plus, check out the other awesome products!
  • Beluxxia Beauty: Looking for a change in your makeup routine? This award-winning line from Faces by Fiona is AH-MAZ-ING! The packaging is super cute & bougie but affordable – and the makeup & eyelashes are absolute perfection!
  • EZMILK Trail Mix: Nursing moms! Did you know there’s a trail mix JUST for you?? This natural mix has ingredients that help support your breastfeeding journey. Super healthy & allergen-friendly, it is definitely a new yummy adventure for mom!
  • XO Baking Co.: For gluten-free folks, this is the answer to your dreams! Seriously yummy gluten-free baking kits are here! Check out my fav – Sugar Cookie Mix! Plus, there are pancakes, breads, cakes, pizza, frosting, brownies & more!

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