Summer Essentials for Mom

It’s the middle of summer, and it’s the perfect time to gear up with some essential items that every mom needs to make the most of the season. From comfy shoes for winding down in the evening, convenient ways to keep your phone handy, and ideas to keep everything organized for the family, I’ve got you covered.

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Summer Essentials for Mom

Two Essentials for Organization

I have a simple paper calendar that I keep on the kitchen counter. Everything gets added to that calendar – family appointments, bills to pay, celebrations, and grocery lists. If it’s not on my calendar, it won’t get done. Each member of the family knows that if they have anything they want to do, it goes on the family calendar. Simple and effective.

My preference for a purse changes with different seasons. When the kids were small, I doubled up with a diaper bag and purse so I needed something large. But in the season I’m in now, I want something small and efficient. The Ayla Fanny Pack is roomy enough for all the necessities but minimal to match whatever outfit you are wearing.

This belt bag comes with all the organizational features that you would expect from an Ayla product and is the perfect trendy bag for anyone on the go. The fanny pack includes a removable credit card wallet, a key leash, and a pass-through pocket designed specifically for a power bank battery to connect to your phone so you stay connected and fully charged wherever life takes you.

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Lip Balm & Skin Salve

Summer temperatures mean dry skin. That’s why I always keep a skin salve and lip balm beside my bed, in my purse and in the vehicle. I love that aI can make my own salve and lip balm from flowers and herbs from my own foraging experiences.

Comfy Shoes for the Evening

One of my personal must-haves is slip-on shoes to wear around the house. The first thing I do after I finish my errands and work for the day is take off my tennis shoes or everyday shoes and wear comfy shoes around the house. Whether you buy recovery slides or cozy-chic sheepskin kicks, your feet deserve some special attention in the house.

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Phonelace Miami

How do you keep up with your phone when your hands are full? With a PhoneLace of course. A Phonelace is an adjustable lanyard that you wear around your neck. It is long enough you can tuck your phone in your pocket or just let it rest on your chest for easy access. I have to tell you, as soon as I received this product in the mail, it went straight to my Mom who has used it every day as she moves around the house and her yard.

To attach it to your phone, you simply take off your phone case and slide the small plastic insert behind your phone. Reattach your phone case and you have a perfect way to keep up with your phone – hands free!

Easy Entertaining Options

Summer is full of opportunities to get together with family and friends but nobody likes to spend extra time washing dishes or cleaning the kitchen. Keep entertaining easy for everyone – especially Mom by using compostable single-use products.

We all love the convenience of single-use products, but considering the impact plastic has on our world, we need to make it Matter! Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in helping the environment. Converting to compostable single-use products means setting and keeping our sustainable goals achievable. Matter’s single-use products are made from plants and natural fibers, so you’re using items made from nature that will return to nature.

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What are your summer essentials? I’d love to hear what’s on the top of your list to help you enjoy an organized, relaxing summer1