From vacation to activities around town, there is still plenty of time to soak in the summer months! We share tips and unique gear to ensure success on any upcoming family adventure.
WATER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Whether you’re kayaking or paddle boarding at Lake Johnson Park or having a weekend getaway to the Outer Banks, gear up with Vessi 100% waterproof shoes for all your water activity and travel needs. The sneakers feel more like wearing a sock than a traditional shoe and don’t need a break-in period, so your feet won’t blister or chaf.
We recently went took a trip to Hawaii with the family and all wore our Vessi shoes kayaking with Maui Adventure Tours and they not only kept our feet dry, but provided protection and great grip too! We wore them in splash pads near the pool, on our catamaran snorkel adventure and for all our activities on our trip.
Plus Vessi shoes are perfect for the whole family regardless of your water activities this Summer as they just launched their redesigned kids line. Now any age can wear the machine washable shoes and the have updated fit is better so kids can soak up every bit of summer.
SUCCESS “IS IN THE BAG”
The success of most adventures and summer activities lies in bringing the right bags to streamline the experience so you can focus on the fun! From trips to camping, picnics to amusement parks, jujube has a bag for every occasion. Whether you are headed out on a vacation or taking a daytrip, we love Jujube bags.
We initially were introduced to Jujube when we needed a diaper bag, but we continue to use them even as our kids have aged out of diapers. The Be Right Back Backpack is our favorite because of its slim design and all the pockets it’s packed with. It can hold a water bottle on the side and the front pocket organizes everything from your wallet and phone to keys and sunglasses. Older kids can even fit a tablet or small laptop for access to tech on the go. When we are going on a trip one of the things we like to do is put “surprises” in the Be Set pouches. These can be things like color books or action figures to a game. But the key is that they have to wait to open them throughout the duration of the flight or car ride. It gives them something to look forward to and when you get to your destination, it can be something that they enjoy at the restaurant too.
Jujube has both classic and fun colors and patterns. From chromatics, and Disney to Tokidoki, most collections come in multiple size backpacks, totes and pouches sized from small to large. Plus they have insulated lunch bags. The duffle bags and totes are perfect for an overnight adventure whether it’s one day or one week, they are lightweight and easy to clean.
Our Jujube lineup in Be More Minnie
–Be Right Back Backpack
–Be Set (we use these to pack accessories and keep everything organized in the Be Right Back Backpack)
–Superstar Plus (we love this for weekend getaways or for sports/activities)
Our Jujube lineup in Galaxy of Rivals
–BFF Backpack
-Be Set
–Superbe Plus
–Be Dapper
VACATION FASHION VIBES
Whether your tropical trip is still upcoming, or you just want to feel like you’re on a vacation in your hometown, we love Kenny Flowers resort wear because it’s inspired from top destinations around the world. It’s a fresh spin on Hawaiian shirts and swimwear. It’s lightweight, fashionable and run by a husband-wife team so you’ll stand out at rooftop bar or backyard pool party.
We love all the family matching options! Earlier in the summer our families went to Maui and sported the Hawaii and Hawaii Honu prints with our shirts and dresses. We turned so many heads at the luau and definitely enjoyed blending into the culture. When we all went to San Diego we opted for more dramatic white palm trees on black with Moon Shine print and went super colorful with The Caribbean Mommy & Me matching dresses. Regardless of the destination, or the print, you can’t go wrong with Kenny Flowers!
BOOKS BEFORE EXPLORE
From road trips to the zoo, National Parks to museums, famous landmarks and more… we say select a book that relates to the activity you can then go explore as a family. Have fun learning about wildlife or our country, fun facts, word puzzles and even games. Kane Miller books, activities and games are great for any upcoming adventure or even to beat boredom in the house, car, or restaurant. One of our favorite things to do is to put an activity book in the car or carry-on bag so that way there is something new and fun to do on the road or plane trip. Some of our favorites include: Big Sticker Vacations, Missing Bits: Ocean and Ocean Sticker Facts. I love hearing some of the facts the kids have learned through the activity books as we get ready to go enjoy the ocean!
Another thing we enjoy doing when we go on a trip is to learn more about the area we are going to. Kane Miller also has a great selection of titles. From Marvels of the USA activity book , Spirit of the USA activity book, and Animals of the USA activity book to Explore America’s National Parks and Shine a Light Wonders of the USA. It can enrich your trip and experience to get a couple books and learn more about the area you are headed to for vacation. Plus Kane Miller has lots of coloring sheets, educational resources and more online for FREE!
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