Taylor Cook

Surf, sand and sun are pretty dang fun on their own, but that doesn't mean you can't try to take your beach time to the next level with our list of sunny day must-haves!

Why float on a boring old tube when you can have a float that looks like pretty much any cool thing you can think of? Swing into that summer feeling with these rockin' pool toys.

Celebrating a special graduation at home? No problem! Whether you are near or far from your grad, there are lots of ways to make them feel celebrated and loved no matter the circumstances.

I'm a huge advocate of sunscreen and SPF, but I also know that reapplying sun lotion can be greasy and annoying. That's why clothing with built-in UPF(ultraviolet protection factor) is a huge game-changer! Stock up and add some of these tried and true pieces to your wardrobe.

Keeping drinks cold is not an Olympic sport, but if it was, there would be a lot of competitors on this list. You need that ice to hold up through camping trips, boat rides, picnics and more, so check out these chill winners.

Our hands are amazing things, and they can make the coolest stuff if you have the right tools. Crafting with clay and clay products is a fun and easy way to stay occupied and creative, and these are activities you can do with the whole family!

Kids have a curiosity that cannot be tamed, but luckily you don't have to go very far out your door to keep em busy. Find out something new and fun about your own home and backyard together!

I like my hot drinks hot and my cold drinks cold. I don't have time to mess with luke-warm, middle of the road temperatures. Thank goodness there are tons of cute (and affordable) insulated tumbler options to keep me going.

We know you're not an average party animal - you're a multi-tasking party fiend! You need your hands free to high-five, count your lucky gold, drive the snakes out of Ireland - any number of things really. Luckily there's more than one way to hold your beer when your hands are preoccu…

Your lawn and garden aching for a little TLC? Never fear! Take some of the toil out of your work with these handy tools.