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5 Summer Essentials You Forgot You Needed Because It's Been Winter For, Like, 5,000 Years

I can almost guarantee that you're forgetting a few things.

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5 Summer Essentials You Forgot You Needed Because It's Been Winter For, Like, 5,000 Years
Shyanne Reynolds

With summer approaching, there are certain items that will inevitably fall into one's shopping cart. For instance, everyone knows that sunscreen, shorts, and flip-flops are summer must-haves. You'll stock up on pool essentials, buy fertilizer and weed-killer, and scope out the best deals on charcoal and hamburger for those weekend barbeques. H

However, I can almost guarantee that you're forgetting a few things.

So, before you're forced to face that nagging feeling of, "I just can't remember what it was I needed," or make the embarrassing second trip to the supermarket, take a few minutes to read the summer essentials you didn't know (or forgot) you needed.

1. Deodorant Wipes

It's no secret that summer is hot. Whether you're mowing the grass, jogging in the heat, or simply manning the grill, it is likely that you'll break a sweat. However, we don't always have time to take a full-on shower. Save yourself from embarrassing pit stains and the sweet smell of BO, and grab a pack (or a few) of deodorant wipes. Store them in your purse, gym bag, or car and wipe down whenever you feel a sweat coming on.

2. Dry Shampoo

If you don't have time to even take a body shower, you definitely don't have time to wash your hair, but no worries! Grab a can of dry shampoo (sold at any convenience store or supermarket), spray your roots, run your hands through your hair, and you'll be set with voluminous, clean(ish) hair in a matter of seconds.

3. Waterproof Makeup

Whether you're jumping in the pool or just sweating your face off, waterproof is a must. Save yourself from raccoon eyes with a revamp of your makeup collection. Just remember to pick up some waterproof remover while you're at it.

4. Waterproof Phone Case

Sure, you'll want your phone at all times to capture all the fleeting moments of summer, but what about days spent at the beach or by the pool? Save yourself the stress of worrying about water damage, and pick up a waterproof phone case (You can even find fully enclosing bag-like cases). Throw your phone in, zip it up, and capture all of life's moments knowing your phone is damage free.

5. Beach Spiker

This genius invention is simply a cup attached to a stand. It sticks into the sand (or crevice of the couch, no judgment) and holds all your valuables from your phone to sunglasses and beer....uh, I mean water bottle. The "cup" of the contraption remains elevated so instead of losing everything underneath the sand and worrying it will be stepped on, you'll have everything accounted for and within your reach.

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