Summertime and the living is easy.  Stock your beach and pool bag with these eight essential items.

Solar D Skincare
Solar D Skincare is brand new for summer 2016. It is the first and only sunscreen to provide protection from harmful rays while also allowing our bodies to produce Vitamin D. Solar D sunscreen technology is designed to let in some of the UVB light that your body uses to naturally produce vitamin D while also screening out the harmful rays with SPF30 and SPF50. www.solar-d.com

My Cabana Boy
Sunscreen is an absolute must for summer fun in the sun, but what good is that bottle of sunscreen if you aren’t applying it correctly? My Cabana Boy is a new wand that gets sunscreen in all those tough-to-reach spots. It’s so easy to use – just snap in any full-size can of sunscreen, push the nozzle on the handle of My Cabana Boy and it will evenly spray sunscreen across your body without missing areas on the back of your legs, shoulders or right in the middle of your back.  Amazon. $13.99

UV Skinz
Don’t let the beautiful weather this time of year fool you when it comes to the dangers of the sun’s harmful rays! UV Skinz is a stylish and sensible way to protect the whole family this summer. This line of clothing is ideal for any day at the pool or beach. UV Skinz are super stylish, sporty and quick-drying duds that not only block the sun’s harmful UV rays, but are made from a fabric that is specially treated to hold up against exposure to saltwater and chlorine too. Certified UPF 50+.  Women’s shirt $48. Amazon.

Seriously Ice Cold (SIC)
Keep your water or lemonade cold with Seriously Ice Cold stainless steel travel mugs. Engineered using high-tech insulation methods that prevent heat transfer to the outer walls of the tumbler, keeping cold drinks ice-cold for up to 24 hours and warm drinks piping-hot for up to 6 hours. Powder coating available in multiple colors including light blue, black, pink and white.   30 Oz. Mug $44.99 Amazon.

LESEBI Beachwaer Soleless Sandals

LESEBI Beachwear’s soleless sandals add style to going barefoot and they can also be used to dress up a pair of plain sandals or flip flops. They wrap around the second toe like a ring and then strap around the ankle with a thick band that boats a beautiful design that fastens with velcro. The thin, braid-like weave of fabric stretches across the top of the foot to look like a sandal (without a sole!) They are water resistant, so you can wear them in the sand, surf and swimming pool or anywhere you plan to go barefoot without worrying. $24.99. Available in a variety of colors and designs at: http://www.lesebibeachwear.com/

BugBand Wristbands 
Keep pests away when lounging on the beach or by the pool this summer with BugBand Wristbands. Safe for the entire family, the waterproof BugBand wristband is an effective, DEET-free band that works effectively to repel insects naturally for up to 120 hours! The vapors from the plastic BugBand Wristband form a protective shield around the immediate area, keeping insects such as mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and no-see-ums, a safe distance away. While many repellents are easily diluted or rinsed off with swimming or perspiration, the wristband just keeps working, up to 120 hours. $12.62 Amazon.

Sonoran Skincare
Dry hair and skin in the summer–arm yourself with Sonoran Skincare. Avocado Mango, Chamomile Shea, and Sunflower Mango–perfect scents for after a day at the beach– plus they’ll help keep your hair and skin nourished all in just one bottle. Sonoran Skincare handcrafts each conditioner to lock in moisture. The ultra-rich ingredients smooth and soften skin. Plus, the vitamins and fatty acids also provide nourishment. Sonoran Skincare was developed by a mom on a quest for a natural remedy for her daughter’s medical condition. $13.99 Amazon.

Simple Tool Multi-Function Bar Tool

The Simple Tool by Barbarian Bar Tools is five tools in one … constructed of stainless steel with a minimalist design. It features a bottle opener, a zester for adding texture and flavor to any concoction, a channel knife that is great for slicing citrus rinds for garnishes, a can lance for quick and easy pouring, and a can tab opener if you don’t want to break a fingernail. Its slim design fits perfectly in pockets, drawers, aprons and backpacks.  $18. Amazon