35 Cheap Products That Will Make Summer Even *More* Fun
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I've sworn by these for years — I can't shape my nails to save my life, so I get a manicure once a month and then trade out these colors every week or so in between. The colors are so vibrant and fun, the quick dry is NO joke, and what I love most is these tend to last a solid five to seven days without chipping (and are easily fixed with a touch-up). I am a very busy bean and incapable of sitting still for more than a minute, so these have been a GODSEND.
Promising review: "This is the best nail polish I've ever used. I have bought it several times and will continue to buy it in the future. I have had my nails done for years at the salon, as well as using the gel polish with the light dry in the past — and now the past year have only used Sally Hansen instant dry nail polishes and am more pleased that I ever was with either of the other options." —J.L. Senn
Get it from Amazon for $5.98+(available in dozens of colors).
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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.
Kuumba Made is a small business that specializes in luxury scents at affordable price points.
Promising review: "AYOOOO this is perfect, literally smells exactly like that Sol de Janeiro spray #71 — the perfect beachy, vanilla, and coconut mix, I’m obsessedddd!! I put it on to test on my skin and hours later, it smells like I JUST applied it!" —Isabella Jimenez
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in six scents and three sizes).
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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.
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Promising review: "My favorite lippie. I am absolutely in LOVE with E.l.f. products. The consistency is rich and stays on your lips for hours. Considering the cost, these have quickly become my go-to lip product." —Paula Johnson
Get it from Amazon for $8 (and check out five other flavors, including Vanilla Frosting, here!).
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).
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 $6.97.
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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.
Promising review: "I am loving this body wash, the smell is incredible and the formula is great. Way better than the original Dove formula body washes. I find that it’s more gentle and cleansing without any weird film left behind. I hope they never discontinue this line because I love it!" —D
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (clip the $4 off coupon on the product page for this price).
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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 $6.49 (available in 14 colors).
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Promising review: "My kids love this. It is soo easy to plug the hose into and turn the water on, and the kids can have hours of fun. Once the kids are done playing, I disconnect the hose, let the water drain, and hang it over the porch." —Austin
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three styles).
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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 $10.99+ (available in an XL size for more players).
Promising review: "I bought these shoes a couple of years ago before a river hike. UM THESE ARE AWESOME. These shoes feel like socks but with enough of a sole that you can walk on gravel with no problem. It really is like walking barefoot. Also, these are the only water shoes that I have worn that do NOT let a bunch of debris into the shoe making you constantly have to take it off to empty it or just deal with the irritant. You can play on the beach with minimal sand stuck between your toes. Thoroughly impressed by that. So with that, I do recommend if you are a half size to size down so they are snug, otherwise the sock like ability to keep stuff out might not work so well." —Samantha Lindsay
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in seven sizes and 44 colors).
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Promising review: "Cute, retro, and good quality. Perfect for summertime cuts and scrapes. Comes with three sizes in the box, each in a different pattern." —R&M
Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for$3.77.
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Jim & Gloria is a small business that specializes in colorful chalk products.
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 $14.99.
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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 $5.79.
Sayso is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the first-ever cocktail tea bag, perfect for cocktails *and* mocktails.
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical when I purchased, but these are actually fantastic. The taste is great, and the bags make it incredibly easy to mix up what would otherwise be complex cocktails quickly and easily. I've had the spicy marg, espresso martini, and old-fashioned versions, and while they aren't exactly the same as the original they are wonderful for making yourself a cocktail at home. Highly recommend." —Meredith
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs).
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Bakell is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink.
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).
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).
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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 $15.29+ (available in eight styles).
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Psst — Southern Lotus 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: "This is seriously the cutest coloring book ever! I love the spooky theme which really opens the door for creativity. The pages are single sided which is perfect for coloring with alcohol markers or paint!" —Sarahsmilecoloring
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
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Promising review: "Excellent product with strong material! Very easy for my four-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.
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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.
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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 nine colors).
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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.
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Check out a TikTok of the crinkle cutter in action.
Psst — reviewers warn that this is sharper than it looks!! It makes for easy cutting, but definitely make sure it's kept away from little hands.
Promising review: "I bought this to specifically cut cheese. I love how easy this is to use. The cheese sticks a bit, but it is really easy to knock off the already cut cheese. I love it! Price is basically free if you want nice-looking cut cheese!!! The cut cheese really does look fantastic!!! You could easily cut other things like carrots, cucumbers, and other things. So simple to use, and cheap!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for$4.99 (also available in a pack of two).
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Promising review: "So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it’s really cute." —JennA
Get a set of four from Amazon for$5.99.
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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.
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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).
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Promising review: "So comfy and they look just like the photo! The quality is great, they aren't see through, and I love the bright color! They fit true to size. They are definitely a great value for the money." —Hope
Get it from Amazon for$8.54+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 20 styles).
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.
Promising review: "I had no privacy in the evenings and was looking for an alternative solution that was not only effective but that would look good, too. After putting these up, I finally have some really effective privacy. It's so nice without everybody being able to see into my windows whenever they please at night. The amazing amount of rainbow effect that happens during the daytime when the sunlight streams through is so neat! My place is flooded with rainbows everywhere. It is better than I pictured!" —Sally Skeleton
Get it from Amazon for$5.94+(available in eight sizes)
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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 $13.39.
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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.
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Promising review: "This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I've ever seen, and I love the sound, too. The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts." —Anita J.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 10 color combinations).
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