My Favorite Summer Products
With the weather warming up, I thought it may be fun to share some of my favorite personal products I use throughout the growing season. To be clear, I do not make any commissions off of any of these products. They are just products that I really enjoy and think you may find make your summer a little bit better as well! I will link them below so that it’s easier for you to find them as well as include photos I’ve taken from their websites for visuals.
Dovetail pants. https://dovetailworkwear.com/collections/pants/products/go-to-carbon-black-stretch-canvas-pants-womens
These are the best work pants I’ve ever purchased. They are so flexible which allows me to comfortably bend and squat while working. They’re durable and have so many pockets to store things in, so I don’t lose my snips as often!
G4 Free UV protection long sleeves. https://a.co/d/ie504zf
These long sleeve tops are light weight, soft and have UV protection keeping your skin safe in the scorching sun. The tulip hem at the bottom gives you coverage when bending over and also keeps the shirt loose and breezy.
Sandiego Hat Co wide brim hat. https://a.co/d/aAy243G
This hat gives you plenty of face and neck coverage when you’re going to be outside for extended periods of time and don’t want to rely on sunscreen alone. I have very fair skin so even with sunscreen I can get a bad sunburn so I try to wear hats often.
COOLA Organic spray sunscreen. https://coola.com/products/classic-body-organic-sunscreen-spray-spf-50-fragrance-free?_pos=1&_sid=54e46a08c&_ss=r
I find that spray sunscreen for my arms and legs keeps me more consistent with application because it doesn’t take me as long to put it on when I’m in a rush to get out to work. A lot of spray sunscreens feel greasy and like there’s a film sitting on top your skin. This sunscreen blends into my skin pretty well so I don’t mind having this on all summer long. If you’re local to me, I’ve oftentimes found this discounted at Marshalls!
Elta MD face sunscreen. https://eltamd.com/collections/sun-care/products/uv-clear-broad-spectrum-spf-46?_gl=1*bbqxid*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiAh6y9BhBREiwApBLHC5y2t3JGum1p3yZZU_LTONieXKbaHzQwDI8Vcs92xM9EIagRAfAqJxoC8fkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have extremely sensitive skin and have tried dozens of sunscreen brands only to have my face break out. My dermatologist recommended Elta sunscreen a few years back and I’ve used it exclusively on my face ever since. It soaks into my skin quickly and does not cause any skin irritation whatsoever.
Raycon ear buds. https://rayconglobal.com/collections/earbuds/products/the-everyday-earbuds
I find these ear buds to be a good substitute for airpods. They work great and the soft earpiece is more comfortable and stays in my ears longer so I can easily listen to music or the latest podcast while gardening. Plus they’re cheaper than airpods which gives you more money to buy flowers!
Corona Flower Snips. https://a.co/d/b17RYjm
It’s hard to find flower snips you truly love. Last year I came across this brand and have since purchased an additional 3 pairs! They’re affordable and they work great. Make sure to keep reading to find out how to keep these working well for you all season!
Corona Snip Sharpener. https://a.co/d/6hUHkLD
For under $10 you can keep your snips sharp all season! They dull with repetitive use so I find that sharpening my tools weekly (it takes less than one minute to do it), keeps them cutting cleanly all season.
3 in One Oil. https://a.co/d/7TPNBP0
Along with sharpening my tools, I use this oil every month or so. This keeps the joints moving fluidly and makes it so that they do not seize up or catch during use.
I hope that you’ve found some helpful ideas to make your time spent outside in the garden more enjoyable this year!
Shelby
