Ahh, summer is finally here! A time to relax and enjoy some fun in the sun! Summer is everyone's favorite time of the year but there are some things about it that make us all crazy. Like having sand EVERYWHERE or always being extremely hot. What if I told you there are some things that you can do to make your summer easier and much cooler! If you're going to the beach or relaxing by the pool, you can use these hacks for an easy going summer!

1. DIY Drink Shield

Use a cupcake liner to seal the top of your cup to keep the bugs out of your drink. Stick a straw through the center of the cupcake liner and you're good to go!

2. Fruit Infused Water

When making ice cubes, add some fruit to your ice cube tray. After they are frozen you can add them to your water!

3. Sand Removal

After a day at the beach, sprinkle some baby powder all over your body to remove the sand. The baby powder will gently get all of the sand off of your skin.

4. Glow Stick Cooler

Put glow sticks into your cooler so you can easily grab a drink in the dark. Your guests will love this hack at summer barbecues!

5. Cooling Aloe Treatment

Fill and ice cube tray with aloe gel. After a day in the sun, the cool aloe ice cubes will soothe your skin.

6. Summer Proof Phone Case

Put your phone into a ziplock bag. Your phone will be protected from the sand and water. You will also still be able to use it through the plastic bag.

7. Watermelon Slices.

Stick a popsicle stick into the bottom of watermelon slices. Your fingers will not get sticky and you can enjoy your fresh watermelon!

8. Mosquito Bite Relief

Apply deodorant onto a mosquito bite for instant relief. Spray or roll on deodorant will work just fine!

9. Floating Cooler

Surround a cooler or plastic bin with pool noodles to make a floating cooler. You can enjoy all of your cold beverages while lounging in the pool or ocean!

10. Iced Coffee Cubes

Pour coffee into an ice cube tray to make coffee ice cubes. That way when you make your iced coffee it won't get all watery!

11. Sponge Icepack

Stick a wet sponge into the freezer and after it is frozen use it as an icepack. When the sponge melts it will not get water all over your cooler!

Now that you know all of these clever hacks you're ready for summer! Use these ideas for a day at the beach, pool or for a barbecue. Have fun and stay cool!