1. 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. 

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The kit comes with a two-stick bubble wand and powder packets, which you can activate using 16 cups of water and one cup of dish detergent. 

Promising review: "I couldn’t believe how much fun and how big these bubbles were! I had several kids over and we did this for hours! The solution was easy to make and inexpensive. This is my new favorite gift!" —Kevin Schlemm

Get it from Amazon for $15.95. 

2. A set of disposable ice pop mold bags(with an included funnel!) so you can concoct your own delicious flavor pairings at home by mixing and freezing your favorite juices, yogurts, or smoothies (one reviewer even made dill pickle pops!). Dibs on anything made with pineapple or coconut! 

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Promising review: "These are great! SO EASY. I made some juice from fruits and honey, and after it cooled, poured it into these. They are fantastic. Definitely try these." —Taylor's Designs

Get a set of 100 from Amazon for$6.99 (available in two sizes). 

3. 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. 

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Promising review: "These were so fun to play with! Easy to use. Easy to wash out. The colors are bright. Great alternative for people that don't want to commit to something permanent." —Audrey Sheffield 

Get a set of eight from Amazon for $13.49. 

4. 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.

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Promising review: "In July, my sister and I, aka The Grandmas, had a week that we were challenged to keep four kids between the ages of 5–11 busy and motivated. We wanted just a really fun time for little to no extra cost, hence the purchase of Twister Splash. Well, it lived up to the hype. Those kids could not wait to play. Hours spent in the sunshine screaming, laughing, and getting soaking wet while trying to reach the right color with the left foot. Hilarious! They wanted to play every day. It was economical, fun, and so easy to set up and take down!!" —Melissa Applewhite

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in an XL size for more players).

5. A set of spicy margarita instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail, without the exorbitant bar price tags or the sugar crash.  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. 

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Sayso is a small woman-owned business that specializes in the first-ever cocktail tea bag, perfect for cocktails *and* mocktails. 

Promising review: "I’m seriously blown away by the Skinny Spicy Margarita tea bags! As someone who loves a good margarita but doesn’t want all the sugar, this is a total game changer. It’s super easy — just steep in cold water (or with a splash of tequila if you’re making a cocktail), and you’ve got a refreshing, slightly spicy drink in under a minute. The flavor is chef’s kiss — tangy, zesty, with the perfect little kick. I love that it’s non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, and vegan too." —Chioma

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs). 

6. 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. 

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Bakell is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink. 

Psst — BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly mentions that she even used this edible glitter for baking!! 

Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" —gigi

Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in 17 colors). 

7. A ~Magical Flame~ colorant you can use in your fireplace at home or in outdoor campfires to basically flex to everyone on Instagram that you are, in fact, a wizard now. 

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Magical Flames is a small business that specializes in color-changing fire products. 

Psst — do not roast s'mores or any other edible thing over this fire if you're using the colorant! 

Promising review: "This product is so easy to use. Just toss a packet into the fire and watch the flames change color. The colors were beautiful and received a lot of oooooos and ahhhhhhs. Surprisingly, it lasted for quite a while. We will enjoy this addition to our campfires this summer." —Debra L. Musselman

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in larger sizes).

8. 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. 

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Promising review: "I love these cards. Great for fun card games in the pool. Very durable and bright colors. I even order another deck! These dry off easily for storing." —Abbie Spencer

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

9. 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.  

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Dolphin Hat Games is a small business that specializes in family-friendly card games. 

Okay, so the rules: you divvy up all the cards equally, and then all the players take turns putting down cards that have different illustrations on them, saying "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza" in order. If the card put on the table matches the word that's being said in that moment, whoever slaps a hand down on the card first gets all the cards under it. You keep playing until someone comes in possession of all the cards (or until you all start craving tacos and pizza so much you drive yourselves to the nearest combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell). 

Promising review: "This is such a great product and game! My son and I love to play this and we bring it with us anytime we travel. Love the convenience of the little ring to store the cards on." —Julie Hrebecik

Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 

10. A "One-Step Tie-Dye Party" box full of everything you need to make your dizziest tie-dye dreams come true — this comes with 18 colors, rubber bands, gloves, and instructions so easy to follow that parents swear by it for kid parties. Bonus?? No need to presoak or prep fabrics before turning them into art — the colors are designed not to run on cotton, rayon, and wool. 

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Promising review: "I loved this dye kit. I threw a birthday party for myself and the colors in this kit were vibrant and worked well with like 20 people. We all shared the kit and came out with beautiful tie-dye shirts. I recommend this kit and will buy it again." —Mz. Alcaraz

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a larger box). 

11. A vintage-style giant checkers and tic-tac-toe towel for the backyard or the beach that the whole family can enjoy. This is the perfect way to keep everyone off their darn screens when they could be showing off their checkers skills to the seagulls! 

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Promising review: "Bought this to play with my kids, and they love it! We are getting to the age that they can start to play games on their own, and this is very easy for them to set up and play with themselves. My younger daughter really likes the tic-tac-toe option on the back!" —Rachel

Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 

12. Pacifica's Wanderlust Spray Perfume Trial Set with five unique, deliciously sunny scents you can swap between all summer long. Sometimes you wake up in a full seize-the-day "Island Vanilla" mood, and other days you wake up with the zen of "Tahitian Gardenia," you feel me?? 

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Psst — a lot of reviewers love these small samplers for traveling, too! 

Each set includes Island Vanilla, French Lilac, Tahitian Gardenia, Coconut Nectar, and Tuscan Blood Orange. 

Promising review: "Honestly, these were probably the best perfumes I’ve owned, and I have A LOT of perfumes. They're small, but the perfect size for me. I was looking for a perfume, but didn’t know which one, so I got this trial set. The scents are AMAZING! My favorite one is the Island Vanilla. I definitely recommend them if you don’t know what perfume you want." —Griffin

Get a set of five from Amazon for $15. 

13. A set of assorted pool floaties for lounging and soaking up the sun as adorably as possible. (It's all fun and games until I start fighting someone for that pink donut one.)  

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Promising review: "I ordered these for a sleepover I was hosting for my two friends, and we had a blast with these. They’re vibrant, fun, and perfectly sized (not too wide, not too small). We took them tubing down the river, so it’s safe to say they’re pretty sturdy and worth the money. I didn’t even know they had glitter inside them, so that was an added surprise, which made it extra fun." —Arien G 

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+for a set of three (available in five varieties). 

14. And 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 ultimate all-purpose floatie. 

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Psst — a lot of pregnant women also swear by this float, since it's so adaptable! 

Promising review: "These are the best floaties!! They are perfect for vacation because they take up no room to pack. You can also sit on them a few ways like laying back or sitting upright with the floats on either side. I bring them on vacation and people always ask where I got them. They're perfect for laying back with a cool drink." —Jenna DiPaolo

Get it from Amazon for $14.68+ (available in eight styles). 

15. 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 🐠🐟🐡.

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It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It's also a great fix for keeping out sand and dirt (and a great option for runners, if you're caught in the rain but still want to be able to toggle through your music options).

Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. I just assumed my phone would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver, and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it, and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald

Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lillyhas to say about this case: "With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. So, for a trip, I'll buy two to three. I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard, jumping off a boat into water. So, I really trust these!"

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 14 colors).

16. A set of reusable rainbow poopy "water balloon,"a set of environmentally-friendly splash toys that prove poop really can save the world. Magnets keep the balloons closed, so all you have to do to refill is dunk them in a safe water source and snap the shut again. Let the (kinda gross, but still cute) games begin!! 

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Promising review: "These are such cute water balloons! I know they are supposed to be poop but my 4-year-old thought it was rainbow ice cream water balloons! These are great quality and so much fun for kids of all ages!" —Abbie Harper 

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two other styles). 

17. 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! 

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Promising review: "This is a great little speaker at an awesome price. I charged it when I opened the package on arrival, and it's been playing all day with no problem. Great sound, and surprising how the sound carries; it's in the living room, and I'm in the kitchen, but it sounds like it's right next to me. Recommend this item for sure." —Cindy Treffer

Get it from Amazon for $15.20 (available in nine styles).  

18. 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. 

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Promising review: "Bold seasoning; this is a must-have! It brings that classic Red Robin flavor right to my kitchen, adding a delicious savory kick to burgers, fries, and more. The blend is well-balanced, versatile, and makes everything taste better." —Taylor Marsh 

Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.98 (available in larger sets). 

19. 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! 

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Promising review: "Excellent product with strong material! Very easy for my 4-year-old granddaughter to operate, and she had a lot of fun with it. The colors are beautiful and it flies very well in a strong wind! Very pleased with this kite." —Madeleine Green 

Get it from Amazon for $17.80. 

20. 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. 

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Each set comes with three flavors: a Milk Chocolate, a Marshmallow, and a Graham Cracker flavor. Basically, it's like a deconstructed s'more for your lips.

Promising review: "My mom and I are ChapStick fans, so I bought us both a pack of these. The marshmallow is clear, the chocolate is brown, and the graham cracker is tan. The color isn’t too extreme, but it will leave a little bit of tint on your lips. The flavors are DELICIOUS. Graham cracker reminds me of Golden Grahams cereal and chocolate is just perfect. I love the marshmallow best because it tastes slightly toasted." —Elle Ardee

Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

21. A"shark bites" mini hot dog mold sure to make ~waves~ when you show up to the family barbecue with the coolest snack of all. Sorry, pigs in a blanket — your time in the spotlight is over. 

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Mobi is a small business that specializes in unique food molds. 

Promising review: "This is awesome! Super easy to use and clean! The kids LOVED these for Shark Week! For the price it's definitely worth it!" —aaron

Get it from Amazon for $18.79 (also available in other animal shapes). 

22. A mini ice cream maker from BuzzFeed's Tasty line that easily churns out ice cream with your favorite flavor-and-topping combos in 20 minutes flat, because when it comes to cooling down from the summer heat, you don't have ONE delicious second to waste. 

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Promising review: "Only had it a few weeks, but so far I’ve made Nutella ice cream, vanilla frozen yogurt, and my latest masterpiece: dulce de leche peanut butter swirl! Three words: taste bud paradise! This pint-sized wonder churns out three to four servings of pure bliss. It's like having your own little ice cream parlor tucked away in the kitchen!" —Stephanie R. 

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors). 

23. 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. 

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Promising review: "I used to play Ultimate Frisbee in college and it took me a lot of practice to get my throws down. Wanting to teach my kiddos how to throw, I researched and ended up buying these. I REALLY like them! I bought one set of two. And want to buy more. They are super easy for beginners to learn on and almost always fly true. They also don’t hurt when they hit you and my kids can catch them. Win. Win. Great colors and design! And they can skip a little bit. 🥏💗" —asnowmomma

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99 (available in five color sets). 

24. A mess-free microwave s'mores maker engineered with a well of water that ensures the marshmallow and chocolate melt at the same time (and don't overflow!), giving you ooey gooey perfection that will make your tastebuds weep. 

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Promising review: "This is a very cute gadget. I saw this on a TikTok and fell for it lol. I'm glad I did. My kids and I have so much fun making instant s'mores. They're done in about 30–40 seconds with literally no clean up. The marshmallow doesn't melt over so you basically can just run hot water over it to remove a few crumbs from crackers and be done." —Shawna G.

Get it from Amazon for $14.91.

25. "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! 

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Promising review: "This game is FANTASTIC! I wasn't exactly sure what to expect based on the description, so we were pleasantly surprised at how engaging it is. This was in our 8-year-old's Easter basket, and we spent the better part of the afternoon reading the cards and it sparked the most wonderful conversations! I would highly recommend this to anyone with kids in this age range. We learned so much about how he thinks, about himself, about the world, and about us. We look forward to using this game with more people, it's super easy to follow and easy to play." —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four styles). 

26. 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. 

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Promising review: "LOVE this. I no longer forget to put on sunscreen as this is part of my new routine. Love the shimmer (much more than anticipated), especially on my arms and legs. Face might be a bit much, but prevents a burn for the win." —Tawny Stammen

Get it from Amazon for $10.39. 

27. Ocean Scene, another beloved stress relief coloring book from Coco Wyo, a brand that's made itself famous on TikTok for its cozy, relaxing, easy-to-draw themes. This one is full of happy little sea creatures frolicking in the water 🌊. 

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Psst — Coco Wyo has a *ton* of other cozy stress relief coloring bookswith different themes in theirAmazon storefront! 

Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon!

Promising review: "I love the ocean so I had to have this book in my collection! I have found that it's great for practicing different techniques as the pictures are simple and cute to color how you want, and then trying out different techniques around them by layering or filling in the empty space. Very relaxing and straight forward to color giving lost of inspiration and ideas on every page! Highly recommend!" —Greg 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 

28. 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. 

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Solatec is a small business that specializes in solar-powered outdoor products. 

Promising review: "This is a fantastic little fountain with very good power. I shoots up to 12 inches in the air in direct sun. For $10 I cannot understand how it can be made and shipped." —Ben Phillips

Get it from Amazon for $10.29. 

29. 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. 

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It requires four AA batteries to run (not included). 

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings to adjust the amount of brightness you need. The lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. The brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

30. 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. 

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Parents swear by this for keeping kids entertained indoors on rainy days, too! 

Promising review: "This game is so fun and great for two people or more. I got it for my littles and they LOVE it! They are so excited to play with friends and the travel case makes it great to just throw in your bag." —Danielle

Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 

31. A waterproof disposable cameraso 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! 

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Promising review: "Bought this to take on a snorkeling trip and the pictures turned out great!! Very easy to use and comes with a wrist strap so you don't lose it in the water. Will definitely purchase again for my next underwater adventure!" —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for$14.90. 

32. And last but certainly not least — a teensy undetectable laptop mouse jiggleryou 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. ☀️😎 

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Promising review: "Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" —Isaiah

Get it from Amazon for$9.59+ (available in eight colors).

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