33 Genius Things To Solve Your Summer Problems

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15-06-2025

A pack of waterproof playing cards capable of withstanding whatever environmental hazards you expose them to, whether it's an unexpected spring rain, a splash from the pool, or a dirty camping ground. No mushy cards this summer!
A sand-removal bag filled with talc-free, reef-safe powder designed to absorb the moisture from sticky wet sand, leaving behind, well, dry sand, which is famously much easier to wipe off your body.
A Sun Bum hair lightener made with pineapple and lemon to lighten up blonde to medium brown hair with the power of the sun. Just spritz on this banana-scented spray and let the sun help you achieve a fresh, summery look that won't damage your hair like a heavy bleaching sesh might.
A set of lights with flexible goosenecks so you can grill late into the night without having to grope around blindly for your tools. The battery-operated lights are magnetic — just pop them onto the hood of your grill.
Ogx Argan Oil of Morocco Curl-Defining Cream for curls so bouncy you'll be jumping for joy (and to show them off). The argan oil-boosted formula moisturizes and tames frizz (nice try, summer humidity!) while adding a level of volume and shine you'd normally expect from a much higher price point.
Liquid I.V. electrolyte drink mix in a variety of exciting, summer-ready flavors ranging from watermelon to pina colada. Besides being delicious, the electrolyte powder is formulated to help hydrate faster than plain water. It also just tastes good so you might be more likely to drink more in general.
Pleated paper shades if you find that the sun is waking up way before you. This affordable solution is easy to apply (just trim, peel, stick) and comes with clips to raise or lower them.
A roll of aloe wrap you can cut into the perfect shape to best cover your sunburnt body. The hydro-gel wrap is infused with aloe vera, green tea, and vitamin E to help soothe and moisturize skin and prevent excessive peeling. Just slap these forbidden Fruit Rollups on your red skin and marinate for 20-40 minutes for best results.
Or Burt's Bees sunburn soother crafted with aloe and coconut oil to hydrate skin and turn back time to before you stayed out in the sun a little too long. It's nongreasy and absorbs quickly, so you can go from "AHHH" to ahhhh.
A baby beach tent with a built-in pool so you can keep your little one shaded and bring the ocean to them. Now your baby can splash to their heart's content, and you can stay shaded and cool under your own umbrella.
A set of special stickers that tell you when it's time to reapply sunscreen. Cover it (and your skin, of course) with sunscreen, and the sticker will turn clear. When it turns purple, you know it's time for another generous coating of sun protection.
Beekman 1802's Solar Milk with SPF 50 that goes on 100% transparently. The goat milk-infused gel will feel so silky-smooth on your face, you'll almost forget it's there.
A packable floppy hat so you don't have to worry about carrying a stiff-brimmed one to your car or through the airport. It'll keep your face shaded (with UPF 50!), yes, but more importantly, it will make you feel posh and dramatic while walking on the boardwalk and looking out at the ocean.
Or a large-brimmed visor if you want to give your head some breathing room. The extra-long brim offers supreme coverage and is made with anti-UV, UPF 50+ material. Let's see the sun get through that!
A doggy sunscreen made with moisturizing aloe vera perfect for dogs with short coats or no fur at all (helloooo, Chinese cresteds and Xoloitzcuintlis). Just give them a spritz with this quick-drying and safe-to-lick spray for relief from dry and cracked skin. This doubles as an itch relief and snout soother!
A car windshield sunshade to keep your car from becoming hotter than the center of the earth. Please! No more scorched thighs this summer.
A teeny-tiny razor for little touch-ups when you're out and about. You know when you *think* you shaved every last hair on your legs, and then you get into the sun and see you missed a patch? 😩 If that's something that bothers you too, this kit comes with an extra five-blade razor and a travel case.
And Eadem Smooth Slate, a roller serum made with AHAs and tyrosinase (an enzyme that helps with the production of melanin) to target ingrown hairs, scars, dark spots, and strawberry legs. The formula helps exfoliate, potentially lifting away dead skin and freeing trapped hairs before soothing with shea butter.
A reusable plug-in fly trap with a built-in light that'll work like a siren song, luring hapless flying insects to their demise. It calls out to fruit flies and gnats up to 400 feet away so you can finally reclaim your home after leaving the screen door slightly ajar.
Washable bra liners to absorb under-boob sweat before it has a chance to bleed through your shirt. Reviewers note that it does the impossible and actually makes wearing a wire bra more tolerable!
A battery-operated patio umbrella light so your family can actually see each other while dining outside. The battery-powered device has 28 LEDs to properly illuminate a whole picnic table after the sun sets.
Mosquito Dunks to kill mosquitos before they're even big enough to bite you. They're made with a bacteria that's only toxic to mosquito larvae, so you don't have to worry about pets or wildlife.
A Color Wow heat-activated anti-frizz treatment sure to be a total game changer for people who straighten or blow dry their hair straight only for it to go *poof* when they step outside. This humidity-fighting formula "waterproofs" your hair to help protect it from 'do-ruining weather.
Or a deep-conditioning hair mask promising smoother, shinier, and stronger hair, even if you're fighting against bleached, dry, or damaged locks. It can even handle Florida levels of humidity!
A pair of charcoal shoe deodorizers to help you reclaim your sneakers from the dreaded Stink. Just slip them into your shoes and let them get to work. To "recharge," leave them in the sun.
A pair of oil sprayers so you can lightly coat your veggies and prepare them for grilling without getting your hands greasy. Fill these non-aerosol, food-safe sprayers with olive oil, vinegar — or a little water if you need to scare away backseat grillers who "just wanna check" on the burgers. Reviewers love the fine spray, the leakproof bottle, and cool design.
Veet sensitive hair removal gel kindly providing a soothing, gentle alternative to razors or waxing. The aloe-infused formula works in under 10 minutes by dissolving hair on your legs, arms, back, and bikini area. It's designed to be more efficient and reduce the risk of ingrown hairs — imagine a world without those annoying bumps! 48,000+ 5-star raters are already experiencing it.
A time-saving fruit and veggie divider so you can fill up the fruit salad bowl and have time left over to whip some cream as a topping. Parents love that this device is fun and safe enough for their kids to use — free sous chef!
A bunch of water balloons that all inflate at once to take the prep time out of impromptu water fights. Just screw the connector onto your hose, fill, and watch your ready-to-throw balloons fall off the vine.
A jar of Buns Of Glowry — hear me out! This "butt polish" uses wheat protein, watermelon extract, and shea butter to help moisturize, tighten, and smooth skin, leaving you with a glowing moon that could rival the summer sun. It also smells like watermelon, which OK, yum!
Towel bands because you don't need anything interrupting your juicy mystery novel, especially a towel bunching up or falling on your head after a strong gust of wind. And if you're going on a cruise or planning to visit a hotel pool, these will help your seat stand out in a sea of identical towels.
Colorescience brush-on mineral powder with SPF 50 because — I say this as a ginger — the sun is evil and out to get you, so every step in your makeup routine might as well work as protection. Reviewers say the sheer foundation leaves them looking luminous, so you can avoid burns (when pairing with sunscreen lotion) *and* look fabulous. The brush also makes it way faster and easier to reapply throughout the day — I HATE touching my face while I'm out and about.
A Revlon volcanic face roller way easier to use than those disposable blotting pads. You just roll the volcanic stone over any oily or sweaty areas on your face and then pop it in your bag for later. It doesn't even mess with your makeup!