35 Cheap Products That Will Make Summer Even *More* Fun
A ridiculously versatile solar-powered bird bath fountain pump — all you have to do is plop it in water in a traditional bird bath, planter, or backyard decor, and boom! You have a sweet little bird haven that can burble water up to a foot high for all our feathered friends to enjoy.
A cult-favorite Creamy Coconut fragrance rollerball reviewers compare to the pricey Sol de Janeiro version. 👀☀️ This is from TikTok-famous small business brand Kuumba Made, known for its luxury scents at ridiculously affordable prices, so you know they're on their game — reviewers especially love how ~beachy~ and long-lasting this sweet but elevated fragrance feels and how nicely it plays with other scents!
A teensy undetectable laptop mouse jiggler you can slide into the USB to keep your computer active on Teams, Slack, and all those other various technological overlords that keep track of you so you can take some moments to yourself in the sunshine when you need it ☀️😎.
E.l.f.'s Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duo with some real "Laneige, but make it cheap" energy. This mango and watermelon duo is actually the oh-so-tropical remix of the brand's wildly beloved Squeeze Me More Lip Balm that came out last year, so reviewers are already obsessed with how lightweight, hydrating, and deeelicious these go-to balms are.
Red Robin Original Blend Signature Seasoning, because you shouldn't have to make the trek all the way to that giant red bird's Mojo Dojo Casa House to enjoy the RIDICULOUS, semi-feral joy of his seasoning. This *chef's kiss* blend of garlic, onion, and tomato is one of the most aggressive "if you know you know" seasonings out there and owning it is about to make you the most popular person on your block.
A deck of waterproof cards so if you end up taking "Go Fish" a little too literally, your hand will survive plopping into the pool.
And Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza POOLSIDE EDITION (!!) that lets you play this deeply beloved, family-friendly, fast-paced card game all summer long. Bonus: each game only lasts 10–15 minutes, so you can go one or a few rounds depending on how much time you've got together.
Dove's Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Body Wash so moisturizing, gentle, and decadently-scented that you're going to feel fully transported to your ~happy place~ every time you lather it on. This is especially lovely for sensitive skin, since the plant milk base is nutrient-rich and sulfate-free to keep your skin feeling eeextra soft and loved.
A waterproof pouch to keep your phone and other "doesn't play well with water"–type gadgets safe. Not only does this keep it safe, but you can still use the touchscreen with it, meaning you can take underwater travel photos galore 🐠🐟🐡.
A mini sprinkler pool that will feel a little bit like cheating at life, because how can something so ridiculously easy to set up keep the kiddos entertained for so many hours?? Reviewers also love the letters and animals printed on the surface as a cute learning opportunity for the younger set.
Plus Twister Splash, an updated version of everyone's favorite body-contorting game that'll shoot water at you unless you can cover the hole with your hands or feet.
A pair of popular quick-dry water shoes to keep your feet from burning or getting beaten up all summer — reviewers love these for everything from walking on rockier beaches to kayaking to washing their cars. They're flexible and comfy like a sock, but protective against nefarious objects like sharp rocks and stray Legos.
A set of limited edition Band-Aids with retro flower patterns so the next time you get a little ouch, you can be like, "wound care, but make it summer-y."
A set of temporary hair chalk to turn yourself into a sentient rainbow and make everyone follow you around hoping to find a pot of gold.
A sweet little s'mores-themed ChapStick collection so you can live your best summer camp life even when you're still trucking at your nine-to-five.
A set of espresso martini instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea, the zing! of coffee, and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail, without the exorbitant bar price tags. All you have to do is add three ounces of cold water, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, and the tea sachet into a glass, and you'll have a delicious cocktail in one minute.
Plus a shaker of edible cocktail glitter, because why go through life without taking advantage of every opportunity to make it sparkle??✨ Reviewers add a touch to glam up their Prosecco or jazz up colorful-themed cocktails.
A waterproof retro-style Bluetooth speaker designed like a mini radio so you can blast the songs of the summer as adorably as possible. Reviewers love how portable this little gizmo is, and how well the sound carries despite its size!
A multipurpose, super adaptable pool float you can turn into a lounger, a chair, a drifter, or an exercise saddle for pool hangs and workouts as the weather starts to warm up.
Spooky Summer, another beloved stress relief coloring book from Southern Lotus, a brand that's made itself famous on TikTok for its cozy, relaxing, easy-to-draw themes. This one is full of happy little spooks enjoying their favorite summer ~haunts~.
A family-beloved extra large rainbow kite designed to get some SERIOUS height with very little effort and know-how — tons of reviewers note that this was easy for young kids to fly, thanks to the kid-friendly tail and line clips!
A delightfully affordable battery-operated patio umbrella light you can easily install without any tools, so you don't have to do wine and cheese in the darkness if the sun sets before your appetite does.
A lightweight, super family-friendly flying disc perfect for backyard, park, and vacation fun — this flies straight so you don't need as much skill maneuvering it as with a Frisbee, and is designed not to hurt when it inevitably bops someone straight in the noggin.
A giant bubble powder kit, because why should Glinda and her giant bubble have all the fun?? Unleash your inner bubble powers this summer and impress the whole neighborhood with your big beautiful planet-size bubbles all summer long.
A crinkle cutter tool for veggies, fruit, potatoes, and cheese that not only makes meal prep a breeze, but makes certain foods more enticing for the picky eaters in the fam. Everyone knows a squiggly-shaped thing tastes better than a regular shape ... it's just science!
A set of cowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial west.
A ~Magical Flame~ colorant you can use in your fireplace at home or in outdoor campfires to basically flex to your tiniest family members that you are, in fact, a wizard now.
"Sussed," a cult-favorite, family-friendly "Would you rather?"-style game you will be *so* glad you picked up for long road trips and outdoor hangs this summer. The twist to the game is that after you choose your answer, everyone in the group has to guess what you picked, so the game keeps everyone on their toes!
A pair of cheerful, super lightweight boxer-style shorts so comfy and adorable that you are about to put your denim shorts on notice for the rest of the year — especially since these are a MUCH cheaper alternative to the $98 Reformation version.
A family-friendly "Find & Seek" scavenger hunt card game perfect for making the most out of the outdoors, whether you're in the backyard or exploring new terrain — each card has a picture and a word like "fuzzy" or "teeny" or "sparkly," and it's your job to go find something that matches that description.
A decorative rainbow window film that says, "Yes, I want my privacy, but I also want to be extremely glamorous about it." Not only does this refract beautiful rainbows in your space on sunny days, but reviewers mention that it's handy for pet owners whose dogs love to bark at things outside, and that they also used them to outfit the sunroofs of their cars to prevent glare.
Coppertone Glow with Shimmer Sunscreen Spray — in other words, sun protection, but make it ✨✨✨. This takes "shine bright like the sun" to a WHOLE other level.
A waterproof disposable camera so you can have all the nostalgia of capturing vacation memories in the '90s and all the hijinks of doing it underwater. Reviewers especially love this as an option to keep their actual cameras safe!
A whimsical rainbow wind chime reviewers love not just because of how beautiful, but how light and soothing the tinkering sounds are. Your brain deserves this little happiness break!
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