Favorite Summer Outdoor Essentials

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Summer is officially in full swing and can I just say how great it feels to have a somewhat “normal” summer this year.  Oh the things we take for granted when we aren’t able to do them.  Connor is officially out of elementary school and Heidi is about to turn two years old.  I say this constantly, but the time sure does fly by in a heartbeat.  We are looking forward to a healthy, happy, and joyful summer this year!

There are certain things in life that just help you get through- you know like coffee?  Well, I’d love to share with you some products I’ve tried recently that are made to help you get through summer with a breeze and ease!

The first product we are loving are the New Skin® Liquid Bandages.  These are a new type of bandage in a liquid form to help protect scrapes, blisters, and cuts.  Adhesive bandages are hard to stick on certain areas, especially those tiny nooks and crannies between fingers and toes.  My kiddos get cuts and scrapes all the time, so we are excited about this easy new alternative.  New Skin Liquid Bandages keep water, dirt, and 99.9% of germs out so your cuts can heal.

The new Skin Sensitive & New Skin Botanicals is the 1st and only hypoallergic liquid bandage.  Great for people who are sensitive to adhesives.   The one thing that kids are super afraid of when it comes to adhesive bandages is the dreaded pulling it off!  With these bandages you don’t have to worry because they are pain free and easy to apply and remove.   

I can see us using this product all summer and it’s definitely easy to carry around.  With no mess or trash to deal with count this Mom in!

The second product that’s getting me through summer is something I’ve used for YEARS!  Pamprin for period relief.  Pamprin is more than just a pain reliever- it’s a period reliever.  Pamprin was MADE for periods and is formulated to relieve the discomfort of cramps, headaches and backaches PLUS added ingredients to ease fatigue and bloating.  I have the WORST period symptoms, so this is definitely a must to get me through summer time.

We just got our pool repaired from the crazy winter storm in February.  We are usually in it every day by now and are excited to start spending these hot summer days in our pool.  As a child my Mom used to take my sister and I to the local community pool and we spent all day in the chlorinated water.  I remember our hair turning a greenish blue color and freaking out a bit!  We just discover Ultra Swim Shampoo– a shampoo that is made specifically for swimmers.  It is a favorite of both competitive and recreational swimmers for many years due to it being the absolute best chlorine removal shampoo on the market. It’s also a favorite for Mamas who don’t want kids with green or blue hair!  Lol!  Chlorine build up occurs quickly, creating dry, brittle and unmanageable hair. This shampoo bonds to the chlorine, and then rinses it away leaving hair tangle free, chlorine free and not susceptible to breakage. As a Mom to kids who are in the pool all summer, this is also a MUST.  Ultra Swim Shampoo is moisturizing and is safe to use after every swim too! 

I do love a refreshing beverage in the summer time!  4C is a Brooklyn based premier manufacturer of Powdered Beverages including Iced Tea, Drink Mixes & Energy Stix.  Energy Rush Stix from 4C are delicious- I had one today and yesterday! These stix are easy to carry on the go to the pool, to work, or wherever you are headed this summer.  Just add to a water bottle and you are good to go!  4C Energy Rush Stix are about half the cost of RedBull with the same ingredients.  It also has no sugar is low in calories.  More energy for less money is always a win/win for our family!  4C comes in several flavors like Berry, Orange, and Citrus.

Thank you for allowing me to share some of our summertime favorites and I hope you check them out and enjoy these too!

xo- Becky