Family Adventure Summer Fun Essentials

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Whether you are spending a day at the beach, staying at the lake, or just adventuring outdoors, this is a great list of needs the entire family will enjoy. We live in Georgia where is hot and humid all summer long. We are always at the beach, lake, or swimming pool, so over the years I have learned what has worked for our family.






Johnson & Johnson's Baby Gel Oil with Aloe & Vitamin E - This is an awesome way to keep the bugs away! My mother-in-law found this idea on Pinterest YEARS ago for something to keep the bugs off my daughter's delicate baby skin since anything with deet is a no-go. I swear this aloe gel works!

SwimWays Life Jacket Swim Trainer - Life Jackets have to be coast guard approved to be able to use in a boat, but they are really the best way to go. We love the SwimWays brand and the swim trainers. I found one for less than $13, but they also make some cute Nickelodeon character ones as well. SwimWays Baby Spring Floats are the only ones I recommend for babies.

Nautica Tilting Beach Umbrella - A little pricey than some, but they hold up to beachy winds have lasted us YEARS instead of just a season or worse only one day!

SoCozy Swim 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash - the only thing I have found to detangled pool hair and make sure blonde hair doesn't turn green from chlorine. Cleanses and repairs damaged hair caused by pool chemicals, saltwater and the sun. Removes unwanted green tones, calcium salts, and chlorine buildup from hair and leaves body squeaky clean.

Blue Lizard Sunscreen - I am a firm believer in reef safe sunscreen so Blue Lizard contains no oxybenzone or Octinoxate. But I have reviewed many "reef friendly" sunscreens and they aren't all alike. Blue Lizard is a little thicker and it works really well because of its UVB/UVA protection.

Collapsible Folding Wagon - I like the collapsible wagons with wide wheels so they can easily roll over sand. We spend all day on the beach so we needed something that could help us carry our large cooler and other essentials. Collapsible is key too so it can easily fit in the back of my car for travel.

Grizzly Cooler - We got this cooler through my husband's work. We wanted one like this because they keep stuff cold for so long, literally all day without adding extra ice. But they are also bear resistant which is key for us when camping.

Water Proof Blue Tooth Speaker - I don't know what we would do without music on the boat, at the lake, or at the beach!

Back pack beach chairs and a Large Sand Proof Blanket are some other essentials we like to have on hand for the beach, but if you want to know our Family's Camping Essentials then check out THIS POST.

Large Utility Tote - and of course you will need something to carry all of the essentials in!

For Baby:

Pop Up Pack and Play - I wish they had these when my kiddos were little. With my daughter we had to lug around a HUGE pack-n-play anywhere. With my son, we used a large jogging stroller. I wish we had to one of these, it would have made everything so much easier.

Reusable Swim Diapers - I know these existed when my kids were babies, but I didn't know about them. Swim diapers whether, disposable or not, just hold poop anyway, so you might as well not waste all that money by buying sposies.

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137 comments

  1. The sunscreen is definitely my must-have.

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  2. Collapsible Folding Wagon is an essential when we go out to the parks or beaches.

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  3. What a great idea the large utility tote.

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  4. I think the speaker and the sunscreen are good.

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  5. Darlene Carbajal6/17/2020 01:11:00 PM

    I like the beach umbrella.

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  6. I can always use a large utility tote

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  7. I like the Grizzly cooler and the Blue Lizard Sunscreen.

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  8. I like the large utility tote to carry a bunch of books or an ereader and plenty of water to the park or beach.

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  9. i would like the large utility tote

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  10. I always have to have sunscreen.

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  11. Sunscreen has been my summer go to so far. :) thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. Mine is definitely sunscreen... I am so pale and burn easily so lack of sunscreen definitely kills summer fun!

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  13. I like the Grizzly Cooler. It would be great for the beach or back yard.

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  14. I really love the Grizzly Cooler. We would get a lot of use out of one.

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  15. I must have sunscreen and sunglasses. That cooler is my favorite item from the list.
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  16. Sunscreen and a big tote bag are essential for the beach!

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  17. The sunscreen is a must have because my family is very protective of our skin to help prevent skin cancer!

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  18. My favorite from the list is the folding wagon, I think it would be perfect to take camping.

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  19. My favorite on the list is the waterproof Bluetooth speaker.

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  20. The Water Proof Blue Tooth Speaker looks awesome! We are a music loving family!

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  21. David Hollingsworth6/17/2020 09:07:00 PM

    I could use the sunscreen and the grizzly cooler.

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  22. The Grizzly cooler is essential.

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  23. One of my favorite items from your list is the Nautica Tilting Beach Umbrella. Also, a summer essential for me is sunscreen.
    --Ann B. (L.....B@yahoo)

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  24. My favorite from the list is Collapsible Folding Wagon.

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  25. Sunscreen is always an essential for me!

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  26. The water PROOF speaker to rock to and sunscreen!!

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  27. My summer essential is an air conditioner 😂

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  28. My favorite is the sunscreen.

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  29. I like the Grizzly cooler the best. We could really use one of these.

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  30. Large utility tote never seem to have enough bags

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  31. I really like the Nautica 7 Foot Tilting Beach Umbrella.
    Thank you!

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  32. I like the Nautica Tilting Beach Umbrella

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  33. My favorite is the Large Utility Tote.

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  34. Sunscreen is SO important..and I must have a book, too!!

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  35. I like the Water Proof Blue Tooth Speaker.Music at the pool. Hooray!

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  36. Sunscreen is very important and always a need.

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  37. Definitely sunscreen! I don't leave home without it. I also like swimmers shampoo.

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  38. Our #1 summer essential is sunscreen - We spend lots of time outside so, sunscreen. We also wear hats outdoors.

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  39. Water beads. These are so fun! They are like squishy jelly marbles

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  40. My favorite is the collaspsible wagon.

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  41. I would say the tilting beach umbrella. The wagon is nice too.natbelinsky@verizon.net

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  42. Lots of sunscreen is necessary.

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  43. My essential is an umbrella so I can sit outside in the sun.

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  44. My floppy hat and sunscreen helps keep me safe from the sun at the beach.

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  45. A comfortable beach chair.

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  46. i love cool sunglasses for the summer!

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  47. a sturdy pair of sandals good for walking is crucial!

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  48. Sunblock is a must for us in the summer, and when we go to the beach a wagon to hold all our stuff since there is 7 of us.

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  49. Kiddie pool is one of my summer essentials

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  50. I really like the Nautica Tilting Beach Umbrella.

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  51. I
    have that beach cart. It was a Christmas gift, I am using as a garden/general purpose cart in my yard. I love it because the wheels go over anything and it is much lighter than the yard cart I had before.

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  52. Aloe is one of my favorite summer essentials and bug spray.

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  53. Sunscreen and sunglasses are important for the summer.

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  54. I must have sunscreen for summer!

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  55. I love the large utility tote from your list.

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  56. Sunglasses are essential for me! :)

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  57. Fishing and swimming are our biggest summer activities

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  58. We definitely need sun screen to have fun!

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  59. I can't live without my collapsible wagon during the summer. Great addition to the list.

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  60. My favorite is the beach umbrella.

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  61. Sunscreen, hat and Chapstick are essentials. We go to baseball tournaments to watch our grandsons almost every weekend.

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  62. Having a cooler is always an essential for the summer picnics and BBQ's.

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  63. Sunglasses and sunscreen are my summer essentials.

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  64. The tilting beach umbrella for sure for my fair casper ghost skin!

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  65. Sunscreen for this pale girl!

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  66. Old fashioned ice cream freezer. It's fun to take turns cranking and the results are delicious!

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  67. A good sunscreen is at the top of my list!

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  68. Sunscreen is our buggest summer essential.

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  69. Cute sunglasses and Anessa sunscreen!

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  70. One of my summer fun essentials is a big floppy hat.

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  71. Would love to win this for fun in our pool this summer.

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  72. The bluetooth speaker! Always gotta have tunes

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  73. One essential is a cooler for the beer.

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  74. I like the blue tooth speaker and the collapsible wagon!

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  75. Ashley Chassereau Parks6/22/2020 10:12:00 PM

    My favorite is the Collapsible Folding Wagon! We have a small one and its so helpful when going to the beach or pool!

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  76. My essential is sunscreen and my iPhone
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  77. The cooler and the swim trainer.

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  78. The collapsible folding wagon is very handy when you have lots of stuff to haul around. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  79. My favorite summer essential from the list is the Grizzly Cooler.

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  80. They are all great ideas! Love the Large Utility Tote and Blue Lizard sunscreen, we used it for us and our kids for a long time.

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  81. Sunner fun essential is a fan like an air conditioner :)

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  82. Sunscreen and swimming suits are our summer essentials! We really need a new cooler, so I'm hoping to win and use the gift card towards this purchase.

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  83. Mine is a good hat to keep my head cool.

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  84. Sunscreen cause being burnt will always put a damper on your day

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  85. From the list my favorite is the Collapsible Folding Wagon.

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  86. Sunscreen is must.

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  87. I love the Collapsible Folding Wagon perfect for the park or going to the pool.

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  88. the Collapsible Folding Wagon would be so handy when we go to the lake

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  89. Summer essentials for me are good pairs of sandals.

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  90. I love the Grizzly Cooler because it keeps your drinks and food cold on hot days at the lake

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  91. Sunscreen is definitely on my list of needs.

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  92. Sunscreen and a big tote bag to carry my stuff are essentials for me for the beach

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  93. i'd consider sunscreen as essential

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  94. I'm really interested in that Grizzly cooler. Never heard of this brand before and it looks nice!

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  95. My summer fun essential is always sunscreen and a cooler. With always having kids and/or teens with me, we have to have the sunscreen and everyone ALWAYS wants a drink.

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  96. My summer fun essential is bug spray. We enjoy going for hikes, so it’s essential to keep mosquitoes and ticks at bay.

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  97. A beach umbrella is a must have for me for added sun protection. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  98. Sunscreen is essential. We live in the south, and the sun is so intense it is a must.

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  99. THe Grizzly cooler is at the top of my list! We live in AZ and it is HOT! We would love to have a cooler for snacks when we go to the pool.

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  100. The Grizzly Cooler would be a summer essential for me!

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  101. Blue Lizard Sun Screen! I have heard so many great things about it.

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  102. Stephanie Larison6/29/2020 09:32:00 PM

    The cooler would be great with such a big family!

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  103. Summer essentials for me are good refillable water bottles, sunscreen, and our bikes!

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  104. I like the Waterproof Bluetooth speaker and the Grizzly cooler.
    Perfect for the beach!

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  105. Our summer fun essential is sunscreen. With 10 grandchildren, you can never have too much!

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  106. Blue Lizard Sunscreen....our family doesn't go anywhere without sunscreen on!

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  107. Sunglasses are a summer essential. Not only do they protect they also add fashion.

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  108. Living in the desert southwest, our summer (and year-round) essential would have to be sunscreen; from your summer essentials list, we like Blue Lizard Sunscreen !!!

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  109. Creek friendly sandals are a must for summer here! I also really love that wagon - perfect for so many adventures :-)

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  110. On the beach the Nautica Tilting Beach Umbrella is essential..

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  111. My essential is sun screen. I really like the Grizzly cooler

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  112. My summer essential is a gas grill to cook on outdoors.

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  113. I love the Wagon! That would make my life so much easier.

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  114. For me, sunscreen is a must have.

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  115. My favorite from your list is the Collapsible Folding Wagon

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  116. The Water Proof Blue Tooth Speaker and Cooler. Lots of great items for summer.

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  117. The collapsible folding cart would be great for my garden.

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  118. I have to have sunglasses, sunscreen and a big sun hat.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  119. I need sunscreen and a good hat.

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Diana