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Summer, Travel

Summer Guide | Topics and Reviews for 2024

Erin Sluka

2024 Summer Guide – It was raining yesterday in Washington state, but we have also had some rare warm days this spring and we anticipate a hot summer. I know some schools afe already on summer break (for us, we don’t end school until mid-June). If you are like me, you have already been planning trips, get togethers and shopping for sunscreens and BBQ supplies to prepare for some summer fun as a family!

Enjoy some of my favorite brands and topics below and as you click on a topic that interests you, you can read more….and I will add on to this last as we move into summer, so keep this page bookmarked!

First Aid supplies to travel with! There are 4 first aid kits from Keep>Going First Aid to choose from – the SuperKit (270 pieces), GoKit (130 pieces), Loaded MiniKit (60 pieces) and KidsKit (44 pieces).

Look Inside the GoKit

Stay Cozy Outdoors with Rumpl Travel Gear. Rumpl, the inventors of The Original Puffy Blanket, has the outdoor blankets and towels that needs to be a staple for everyone.

Shop Rumpl

Re: Energize Tea. A revitalizing elixir crafted to awaken your senses and restore your energy with each sip, with herbs meticulously selected to promote mental clarity and invigorate your spirit. Get yourself through the long summer days and ready for the fun and sun!

Re: Energize with Tea

COMPACT EDC SLING BAG from Wolf Tactical. Constructed with rugged, weather resistant nylon material, our tactical crossbody bag features spacious compartments, internal organization pockets, and dual-zipper design for quick access to your gear. 

Get Tactical!

CANVAS HYDROBAG WITH VEGAN LEATHER STRAP by Wanderfull. This puffer bag fits bottles 3.5-in or less in diameter; Protects your essentials from spilled water; Ideal for water bottles, reusable soda & coffee cups, & wine bottles

Stay Hydrated

Pirani Insulated Stackable Tumblers. Party Sustainably everywhere you go with these stackable and easy to carry Pirani Party Tumblers.

Party with pirani

Aloderma Organic Aloe Vera Gel for Face & Body, 96% Pure Aloe Gel Made within 12 Hours of Harvest, Ideal for Skin, Scalp, & Hair Hydration, Calming Moisturizer for After Sun Exposure & Sunburns

Soothe with aloe

Trot Pet’s Elevated Complete Set

Traveling with Pets – Trot Pet’s Elevated Complete Set. These bowls are elevated to help with digestion and stay in place! It is so well designed as a non-slip set. The lids to save food is also a great feature.

Best Pet Bowls

Nortiv8 Water, Hiking and Athletic Shoes

I want to introduce you to Nortiv8 shoes for your footwear needs-no matter your goals!

Shop Summer Footwear
Travel

Stay Cozy Outdoors with Rumpl Travel Gear

Erin Sluka
Stay Cozy Outdoors with Rumpl Travel Gear

As we enter spring and sprint towards summer, perhaps it is time to take inventory on your travel needs. If you plan to hike, camp, attend sports games or be outdoors where the days are warm and the nights are cool, the right gear will make a difference in comfort. I am very sensitive to cold, my skin reacts with cold urticaria and if I am prepared then it is manageable, but when caught without the right warmth I am so uncomfortable in my own skin. Rumpl, the inventors of The Original Puffy Blanket, has the outdoor blankets and towels that needs to be a staple for everyone.

The Rumpl blankets are great for sporting events, picnics and camping. They are so much better than dragging around a standard blanket because they are so compact and lightweight and are fantastic at keeping you warm-trust me!

More than just The Original Puffy Blanket, Rumpl has mats, pillow cases and towels made for the outdoor use. The Rumpl pillowcase is stuffable, meaning it folds so small for your bag and when you need to use it, just stuff it with clothing and you have wasted no room traveling with a pillow- genius! The towels are very quick-drying and repels sand. Also, the towels are a long 29.5 x 72” in size.

If you are looking to restock your outdoor gear, you will love shopping at Rumpl!

Food, Travel

Fit & Fresh Deluxe Insulated Soft Cooler Bag for Game Days

Erin Sluka

As we approach spring, we also approach outdoor sports season, picnics, camping and outdoor concerts. If you are like me, I am packing meals to go often for such events. I love small coolers, so deciding on the right cooler that holds all I need, keeps foods cold and is easy to clean can be hard. I think the hardest feature to find in most coolers is extra pockets and that I can easily clean it. I found this soft cooler from Fit + Fresh. This is a soft cooler that holds up to 24 cans! That is only 2 of many great features!

The best way to describe this cooler and all it can do for you is to simply make you a long list:

  • It is soft and has a comfortable shoulder strap
  • The colors and design is gives it a modern and classy look
  • It has extra storage with front and side pockets and a top bungee
  • Easy access port from the top to keep coolness inside
  • The inner liner is removable- aka a very cleanable insert!
  • The insert is a hard liner so no leaking
  • 3-layers of insulation to keep foods cold
  • It holds a lot – up to 24 soda cans
  • Made with a stain-resistant fabric
  • Made in the US (Rhode Island) and available on Amazon

The Fit + Fresh coolers are perfect for the beach, campsite, tailgate, sports event, road trip, and beyond! Even packed full, it is comfortable to carry and gets a lot of compliments on the style. I am in love with the removable hard liner because I can easily clean it.

You can find many coolers and accessories in the online store on Amazon. Get yourself ready for the outdoors this spring and summer and shop Fit + Fresh bags.

Travel

Stay warm outdoors under the Mozy Wearable Blanket

Erin Sluka
Stay warm outdoors under the Mozy Wearable Blanket

As a Mom and also working at the local high school, I have had to spend hours outside in very cold weather. I have attended a sports event on a cold day and brought my stadium blanket, only to find that it is impossible to warm up when sitting on cold bleachers. To make it worse, if I have to get up to move over, use the bathrooms or go but a coffee, I have to remove myself from my blanket and start all over when I sit back down. If this sounds familiar to you, the Mozy wearable blanket is such a game changer when attempting to stay warm outdoors. It even came in handy during our freeze this week when I had to head out in the yard to clean up after the dogs.

The outer shell is waterproof and even flame-retardant around campfires. The inner lining is fleece. Wind and cold bleachers cannot penetrate this blanket. The top to bottom velcro is adjustable so once secured you can adjust out to move your legs and walk or wrap tighter when sitting still and you want to stay snug. I can wear my Mozy to sit at a campground, watch an outdoor game or even do yard work in winter weather.

Oh – and you can collect velcro patches like my Let’s Hike patch I chose for my Mozy! This blanket is the best thing I have experienced for outdoors in a long time. The amount of warmth is 500 times better than a stadium blanket and I believe that claim! From the first moment you try yours on, there is no doubt that the outdoor cold weather will be less stubborn from the waist down. I will need a second Mozy now for my RV and hiking bag! Shop all of the colors and styles at getthemozy.com.