15 summer essentials.
#14 Turn that music up.
Summertime is a time to relax and there's no better way to relax than listening to music. Get yourself a new iPod and have every song you've ever loved at your disposal. As you're walking downtown with your headphones on, don't forget to sing along with your music.
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15:
Block out those rays.
If there's one thing summer has a lot of it's sun. Not only do sunglasses protect your eyes from those the powerful UV rays, but they also make you look cool. Buy a couple pairs and keep people guessing as to which pair you're going to wear next.
14:
Turn that music up.
Summertime is a time to relax and there's no better way to relax than listening to music. Get yourself a new iPod and have every song you've ever loved at your disposal. As you're walking downtown with your headphones on, don't forget to sing along with your music.
13:
Back to summer shopping.
Girls, it's time to go out and get a few new sundresses that'll keep you cool and looking good. Guys, it's time for some new shorts and t-shirts. Maybe we'll all see each other at the shops!
12:
Where are we?
No summer is complete without a road trip. And no road trip is complete without a map. Sure, your car might have GPS, but there is nothing like pulling out a map, finding a little country road, and seeing a part of America you've only read about before.
11:
Quench that thirst.
Summertime can get hot and there's nothing worse than always being thirsty. Get yourself a case of Gatorade and keep one with you at all times. Variety packs are the best because you'll never get bored of the same flavor.
10:
Get things into focus.
Buy yourself a new pair of binoculars. Let's say you're on the beach and see someone you think looks good, pull out your binoculars and find out for sure. There's nothing worse than walking over to someone and realizing their ugly!
9:
Add some flip to your flop.
Summer is not summer unless you have a great pair of flip flops. You can wear them anywhere and the best part is that you don't have to wear socks which means less laundry.
8:
Cool it down.
It's finally time to break down and buy yourself an air conditioner. Yes, one can survive summer without cold air, but is there any reason to? Get yourself an LG window unit and chill at your place without breaking a sweat.
7:
Throw a Frisbee around.
If there's one thing that everyone can enjoy it's a Frisbee. There's nothing like tossing one around on a hot summer day under a clear blue sky. Just make sure you don't hit too many people with your bad aim.
6:
Eat anywhere you want.
Get yourself a picnic basket. Pick one up at your local drugstore and watch how much use you get out of it. Take it to the beach, the park, a concert, or your friend's house. Everyone will love you when you show up with a basket of food.
5:
Catch up on your summer reading.
Books are classic, but they're so last century. Get yourself a Kindle and have a variety of stories at your disposal whenever you need them. Even if you don't like reading you'll look cool walking around with your new Kindle.
4:
Sleeping under the stars.
Sitting around a campfire while roasting hot dogs and telling ghost stories is a great way to pass a weekend in the summer. High Sierra makes any size and weight tent you can think of and they're all easy to set up. Anyone afraid of the dark?
3:
Let's eat.
There's nothing like a good barbecue to bring the friends and family together. Get yourself a gas grill and become the envy of all of your friends. Don't forget the chef's hat and the apron that says, 'kiss the cook.'
2:
An iPad makes everything more fun.
If you don't already have an iPad go out and get one. They're compact, fast, and make you look cool. Can't you picture sitting at a beach front cafe, the waves breaking just ahead of you, while streaming your favorite show? Summer doesn't get any better.
1:
Sunscreen.
What's summer without the sun? Nothing, but make sure to use plenty of sunscreen when outside. The only thing worse than having to stay inside all day is having to stay inside all day because your body is burnt to a crisp. Lather up you skin and go out every day.
