It’s officially summer, and my garden is thriving! I’m so excited to see all the things I planted growing. I decided to Chaos Garden this year and it’s going so well!
The birds are singing their hearts out, and what’s even better is the increase in fireflies this year! It’s like my own little slice of magic right in my backyard. I love where I live and it feels like my own little witchy cottage.
I want to thank all of the sponsors of our summer guide!
Steph’s Cheers and Jeers received samples mentioned in this guide in return for being featured on our website
Yipes! Face and Hand Wipes:
Yipes! Wipes was recently named PARENTS 2024 Best Skincare for Kids Award winner! I have used this product several times and I understand why they won. These wipes are soft and very effective! They are great for cleaning up dirt, food, and everyday messes. They are gentle on skin, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and free of parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, and plastic.
In addition to winning the PARENTS Best Skincare for Kids Award, Yipes! Wipes has also received the Good Housekeeping Parenting Award and the National Parenting Product Award.
Price: Starting at $8
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Dovety Spin Scrubber:
The Dovety Spin Scrubber is a versatile electric cleaning brush that is great for the kitchen, bathroom, outdoor cleaning, and even your car. It has 2 adjustable speeds and 8 brush heads. It also features a handheld and extendable handle. The digital screen displays the battery usage and comes with a Fast Type-C charger. It boasts 90 minutes on a full charge.
Price: $44.99
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Daily Harvest:
I recently discovered Daily Harvest, a company that offers a range of tasty food options such as smoothies, pasta, pops, harvest bowls, and more! I recently had the opportunity to sample their pasta products and pops. These have been fantastic to eat during the recent sweltering heat.
The White Bean + Spinach Pesto and Zucchini + Gigante Bean Primavera are perfect for a hot summer evening when you want delicious food quickly, without needing to use your oven. They also offer a Tomato Basil + Portobello Bolognese that sounds AMAZING.
Price: $9.79
The Blueberry + Banana and Mango + Passionfruit pops are another great item to beat the heat! My toddler even loves them and I recently noticed they also offer Strawberry + Dragonfruit that are currently out of stock but I hope to try them in the future.
Price: $9.99
Z Natural Foods:
Staying hydrated is SO IMPORTANT! I’ve been making an effort to drink more water, and I was really excited to come across Z Natural Foods and their delicious Organic Electrolyte Pineapple Coconut Water.
This product combines pineapple and coconut water in a convenient powder. It’s packed with electrolytes, and as a POTS sufferer, I’ve quickly become obsessed with it. Not only is it tasty, but it also helps me stay hydrated on even the hottest of days.
Price: $24.99
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Simple Modern:
As I mentioned above, Hydration is SO important and I have been hydrating with my new Trek Checkmate 40 oz water bottle from Simple Modern. This cup gives me pure 2000’s Myspace Core vibes, my inner emo kid is SO HAPPY.
The tapered shape and handle make it a portable cup to take on the go. It is designed to keep beverages hot or cold for hours! I love this cup so much and Simple Modern offers tons of other great designs!
Price: $34.99
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Bumpas Mushies:
Many of us travel during the summer, and Mushies from Bumpas make a wonderful travel companion for your little one! Mushies are soft and squishy plushies with extendable and retractable long arms and legs. This toy is also a great comfort item for children with anxiety or as a fidget toy. It also has velcro hands so you can carry it wherever you go!
Price: $19.99
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Vango Bizyboo Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags:
Vango Bizyboo Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags are another WONDERFUL travel item. These are a popular item to keep toddlers entertained while being educational. They are portable, mess-free, and entertaining! Each busy bag has objects waiting to be found as well as an attached written and visual prompt waiting to be found.
Price: $9.99
Chuckit!:
Don’t forget to entertain your furry friends this summer! Chuckit! offers a wonderful line of fetch toys for dogs. Their product line features Amphibious Bumper Floating Dog Toys, Glow Balls, Ball Launchers, and more!
Squaregles:
Squaregles are magnetic building toys that are interchangeable and fun! The Oggs Character Pack features 4 Oggs characters, 2 wizard hats, 1 unicorn helmet, 1 dragon helmet, 2 pairs of slippers, and 2 turtle discs. The pack also comes with 2 comic cards and 1 character card. This is compatible with ALL sets.
Price: $24.99
HoloToys Paw Patrol Stickers & Tattoos:
Watch as the characters of Paw Patrol come to life with these neat stickers and tattoos. When you scan them with the HoloToyz app, you can interact with your favorite character and even take photos with them!! Such a neat concept and my son is obsessed with Paw Patrol.
Price: $6
Hape Owl Baby Playmat:
This adorable playmat for babies is a great portable item to use while enjoying spending time outside this summer. It is incredibly easy to set up and features Bird, Owl, and Flower hanging accessories. The folding arch folds for easy storage and it also features a removable liner for easy washing.
Price: $39.99
BLUETTI AC2A Portable Power Station:
The BLUETTI AC2A Portable Power Station is perfect for outdoor entertaining. It is also perfect for camping and RV trips too! This power station is small but powerful, boosting 300W AC Output/ 600W Lifting Power. Some other important specs are 45 Mins to 80%, LiFePO₄ Battery for 3,000+ Charge Cycles, Smart Remote Control via BLUETTI App, and a 5-year warranty. It features an ergonomic handle and weighs just 7.9 lbs.
This is a fantastic power station, I use it weekly for different things like charging my laptop while I work outside or charging portable speakers while in use.
Price: $179.00
Beachy Brights 2 Summer 2024:
The Beachy Brights 2 Summer 2024 Collection from Zoya is packed with gorgeous colors. This collection features 5 best-selling shades from the Beachy Brights 1 Collection, plus 6 completely brand-new shades, and includes Marisol, one of ZOYA’s top-selling colors of the month.
You can purchase each color individually, in bundles, or the complete collection.
Food Genie Dessert Station:
The Dessert Station from Food Genie allows you to turn almost any ingredient into a frozen treat or beverage. This device has 11 one-touch functions that allow you to easily make Italian ice, Slushi, Coffeeccino, Frozen Yogurt, and more.
It is incredibly easy to use, just prep your base, freeze then whizz up!!
Package includes Motor Base with Dual-Drive Motors, Deluxe Cream Whizz Paddle, and three 16 oz. DESSERT STATION Deluxe Pints with Storage Lids, Outer Bowl and Lid for pint processing, and a Recipe Inspiration Guide.
Price: $149.95
Use coupon code STEPHSCHEERSANDJEERS to receive 10% off!
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Predicto Cat:
Predicto Cat is an interactive toy that combines fortune-telling with a pet cat! This adorable little black cat offers over 40 responses to user queries, lights up, and meows as it delivers your fortune. This is an adorable toy to keep kids entertained this summer! Predicto Cat is also a wonderful travel companion.
Price: $19.95
Kids Daily Essentials Nutrition Shake Mix from Naked Nutrition:
Naked Nutrition recently launched a line of Kid’s Nutrition Shake Mixes which are perfect for the summer! They are wonderful for breakfast or as a treat.
These shakes contain
- 8g of Protein from Organic Milk
- Six Organic Vegetables Powders
- 25 Vitamins & Minerals
- 100 Calories
- No Artificial Sweeteners, Flavors, Colors, or
Preservatives - Certified Gluten-Free
- Soy Free and GMO Free
Flavors include chocolate and vanilla.
Price: $14.99
Bravo Paper Towels:
Discover the power of the first-ever eco-friendly high-performance paper towel that is made from 90% recycled fibers. I love these paper towels because they perform like cloth and are food-safe and family-safe due to the fact they have no dyes, fragrances, chlorine, etc. Bravo Paper Towels are FANTASTIC for summer entertaining and clean-up
Purchase at Woodman’s Market, Sendik’s Food Market, and Target.
Matter Compostable Cups:
Matter Compostable Cups are another wonderful item for summer entertaining. These cups are made from plants and natural fibers so they are sustainable. All Matter products fully break down in a composting environment, both commercial and residential and their product line also features hot cups with lids, storage bags, waste bags, cutlery, tableware, and more.
Phonelace Miami:
Say goodbye to misplaced phones this summer with Phonelace Miami. Their necklaces and wristlets are universal because they attach to your phone through the charging port on your phone case. Don’t worry, it doesn’t interfere with the ability to charge your phone either. As a content creator and a toddler mom who has misplaced her phone SEVERAL times, this is a must-have for me!
Price:$18
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EaZyHold:
Something I don’t talk about often about my A.S, is how it’s affected the dexterity in my hands. I recently discovered EaZyHold which is decided to help both children and adults. EaZyHold is an accessibility tool that is a versatile silicone grip that fits nearly anything. They are 100% food-grade silicone, hygienic, hypoallergenic, and made in 10 different sizes to fit every hand or limb, and any type of object.
Since I have started using these, I have found that tasks like cooking have become much easier. I also gave a few of these to an elderly neighbor so I am so excited to have discovered EaZyHold. These are also perfect for summer camps, outdoor activities, and getting back to the classroom.
Price: $12.99-$49.99
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Fairy Tales Hair Care:
I recently discovered Fairy Tales Hair Care’s Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray after it was suggested to me by several people. This product has over 13,000 5-star reviews on Amazon and is a go-to head lice prevention and detangler loved by many parents. It is even recommended by pediatricians, school nurses, and doctors.
This product is perfect for summer camp, back to school, and everyday use.
Price: $12.48
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DrySee:
I always restock my first aid kit for summer and DrySee is a perfect item to stock your first aid kit with. These are perfect for everyday cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds. They are also designed to be used on post-surgery incisions. What I find interesting is The perimeter liquid intrusion indicator on the waterproof bandage allows the wearer or caretaker to see if the bandage has been compromised from outside moisture. The inner pad liquid indicator will change color to alert that it has become saturated from wound fluid.
These are designed for active lifestyles and everyday usage.
Zoya July Color of The Month Frankie:
July’s color of the month is Frankie which is a neon hot watermelon red that will remind you of summer! I am a huge fan of Zoya products and this color is gorgeous in person.
Please note: Frankie contains some neon pigment so it will dry matte and requires a topcoat for maximum brightness.
Price: $12
New York Chips Salt & Vinegar Chips:
Consider New York Chips Salt & Vinegar Chips this summer at your BBQ. These potato chips are so tasty and contain potatoes grown in Western, NY. The Marquart family has been farming there for over 70 years and this product uses barrel-aged vinegar from Flower City Flavor. These chips are SO flavorful and I love the story behind the New York Chips brand.
Wild Acorn Picnic Collection:
Wild Acrorn offers a wonderful selection of children’s pajamas including their picnic collection which features fun summer-themed designs. Their pajamas are made from soft bamboo which is hypoallergenic and temperature regulating. My son really seems to love their products as we own several pairs and he loves how comfortable they are. Their collection features Bamboo Toddler Two-Piece Pajamas, Bamboo Footie Pajamas, Bamboo Convertible Footie Pajamas, and a Bamboo Sleep Sack.
Pictured above is their Summer design which sells for $38.99.
Welcome to our Summer Reading Section!
Sheldon’s New Shell:
Sheldon’s New Shell is a wonderful story that combines a beautiful tale with real-life ecological issues that affect animals around the world. This book is published in partnership with the successful environmental charity, Surfers Against Sewage, which is dedicated to the protection of our oceans.
Synopsis: “Sheldon the hermit crab needs a new home, so it’s time for him to scour the beach and look for the perfect shell. However, the only thing he can find is rubbish! There are plastic bottles and tin cans littered everywhere. It’s a good job he has his fellow beach-side animal friends to help, as well as one little girl who is determined to clean up his environment for good.
Plastic bottles and other rubbish are huge threats to marine life. Sheldon’s New Shell is published in partnership with the successful environmental charity, Surfers Against Sewage, which is dedicated to protecting our oceans.”
This story is adorable and both my son and I enjoy it!
Estimated release date: July 2024
Bear and Duck are Friends:
This wonderful story follows Bear, a shy introvert, and Duck, a confident extrovert, who are best friends as they overcome challenges and celebrate their friendship. Duck loves to try new things while Bear avoids them due to being clumsy. However, with Duck’s encouragement, Bear finds his confidence. This book illustrates what a supportive friend looks like.
The Twirl of Being a Little Black Girl:
The Twirl of Being a Little Black Girl introduces readers to historical Black women and the meaning of pride and self-respect. This is a charming book that brings necessary representation to children’s reading. The book also includes a helpful guide to help adults delve into further stories, resources, and discussions.
The same author has also published The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy which explores historical black men.
Price: $18.99
Chilla Gorilla & Lanky Lemur Journey to the Heart:
Chilla Gorilla & Lanky Lemur is a fun story that teaches kids a simple way to navigate big feelings. Old Chilla Gorilla teaches his young, active friend Lanky Lemur how to use his heart’s wisdom to transcend intense emotions, like frustration, anger, and fear, in order to experience peace.
The meditation practiced by Chilla Gorilla and Lanky Lemur is a kid-friendly version of the HeartAligned Meditation™, which is an evidence-based tool to manage thoughts and emotions and maintain calmness, focus, and positive energy.
Price: $17.99
Otamatone:
Summer is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby, such as learning to play a new instrument! The Otamatone is a unique and entertaining musical instrument with an eighth note-shaped body, an adorable moving mouth, and a silly, buzzy, and amusingly off-key voice. The Otamatone is a best-seller in Japan and is enjoyable to learn to play. To produce different notes, you simply press and/or slide your fingers up and down the touch-sensitive stem. Additionally, you can squeeze the Otamatone’s “face” to create a “wah” effect and shake the stem to add vibrato.
The Otamatone is available in over 30 colorful designs including Hello Kitty, Kirby, Lucky Cat, Monchhichi, and more!
Price: ranges in price