Lyndsi Ouellette

Spring is here and you know what that means: longer days, blooming flowers, seasonal allergies and baseball! I’m not just talking about the major leagues, either. Spring is prime time for little league, High School ball, neighborhood games and practicing plays in the backyard past sundown.

Whether you’re looking for a simple something to streamline your routine, adding to a stock-pile of “smart reasonably priced things with great gift potential” or have a crisp $50 burning a hole in your pocket you’re sure to find something here that will spark joy without breaking the bank.

It’s everyone’s “hard to say but easy to eat” thing: charcuterie! A richly flavorful spread of cheeses, dips, hors d'oeuvres and other tasty morsels is the best addition to any friendly get-together that instantly adds a touch of class. Keep your next party going with these charcuterie board and accessories must-haves.

If you’re a naturally sweaty sleeper prone to tossing, turning and throwing minor “it’s so HOT” fits in the middle of the night, please know that you aren’t alone in the world (because, for starters, I’m right there with you). Luckily, there are a few solutions out there to turn your bed into the cooling oasis you dream of without cranking up the AC.

Sweating can be the absolute pits and now that summer’s here, it’s just one of those unpleasant unavoidable things like bug bites and sunburns. Get ahead of the real balmy heat and start loading your summer arsenal now with some tried-and-true products that soak up, clean up and straight-up stop sweat right in its tracks.

Now that Summer has unofficially started, sunscreen is imperative. Whether you're needing some day-to-day sun protection or something heavy-duty for gardening or outdoor sports you’re sure to find a new favorite sunscreen somewhere in this list.

Make no mistake, floating the river sounds like a good ol’ fashioned relaxing time similar to man-made lazy river rides at water parks and it definitely can be, but I’m here to tell you (from experience) that the river can be ruthless and you want to make sure you’re fully prepared for it’s “tip you over and spit out all of your belongings” wrath.

Summer's coming in hot and we all know that keeping little ones entertained during those hot and sticky months can be somewhat of a challenge. It doesn't have to be, though, thanks to these baby essentials that'll keep your little cherubs protected from the elements.

Mother’s Day is coming in hot (it’s May 9, but we’re sure you already knew that) and if you’re still trying to find that unique, sentimental little something for mom you should definitely give Amazon Handmade a visit.

Weighted blankets have recently skyrocketed in popularity and it’s really not surprising (2020, anyone?). These heavier-than-usual blankets are known to transform sleep habits and ease anxiety thanks to an inherent “feels just like a hug” magic and, let’s be frank, who couldn’t use an extra hug these days?