40 Mind Boggling Summer Life Hacks

Summer is just around the corner. Make this the best summer yet with these amazing life hacks.







1. Whip up some supper simple and healthy peanut butter and banana yogurt Popsicles (via – Home Cooking Memories)

2. Or make these not-so-healthy but totally fun (and just as simple), Sprite & Gummy Bear Popsicles (via – Makezine)

3. Keep those pesky bugs away from your drink with a cupcake liner. This is a must for anyone like me who spend their summers sippin’ sweet tea on the porch!! (via – Mom4Real)

4. Keep your home and yard mosquito free with these 24 different ways to repel mosquitos (via – DIY Home Sweet Home)

5. Beat the summer heat with these diy cooling neck wraps (via – Little Birdie Secrets)

6. Forgo the ice packs on your next outing and opt for frozen water balloons instead. Once all the food has been eaten and the balloons have thawed you can have a water balloon fight. (via – Brit + Co)

7. Create a poolside organizer using a recycled pallet. (via – source unknown)

8. Or make this one from inexpensive PVC pipe. (via – eHow)

9. Transform your beach towel into this brilliant bag that unfolds into a towel with a pillow. (via – DIY Enthusiasts)

10. Let infants and toddlers play in the water at the beach while keeping them safe with an inflatable kiddie pool. (via – Baton Rouge Moms)

11. Or make your or kiddie pool by digging a hole in the sand and lining it with plastic. (via – In Lieu Of Preschool)

12. While it’s best to avoid sunburns by using plenty of sunscreen, having aloe vera ice cubes on hand can be a real life saver. (via – The Frugal Female)

13. Make a handy outdoor drink holder from a recycled tin can. (via – Positively Splendid)

14. Bring a small bag of Plaster of Paris to the beach to make some fun handprint keepsakes. (via – Crafting a Green World)

15. Make your own coke slushy. (via – 1000lifehacks)

16. Spend a lazy afternoon reading a book on this cozy pallet swing. (via – source unknown)

17. Keep cool with this peppermint cooling spray. (via – One Essential Community)

18. Recycle your old shampoo and conditioner bottles and make a water balloon station. (via – Find It Make It Love It)

19. Transform a muffin tin into a condiment serving station. (via – Billy Parisi)

20. Simply stick a Popsicle stick into individual yogurt cups and freeze. Easiest frozen yogurt pops ever. (via – One Good Thing By Jillee)

21. This strawberry lemonade tea recipe is the perfect drink for summer. (via – Wonky Wonderful)

22. Create a summer boredom buster jar for kids. (via – While He Was Napping)

23. Make some delicious cotton candy ice cream. (via – Homemade Hooplah)

24. Keep drinks cool in this Ikea hacked TARVA ice chest. (via – Ikea Hackers)

25. Create an outdoor hand washing station with a recycled laundry detergent container. (via – source unknown)

26. Enjoy late nights outdoors with this diy solar lamp. (via – Houzz)

27. Or attach a few solar lights to your fence to create some outdoor night lights. (via – source unknown)

28. Provide your guests with fun seating option by painting old metal chairs in bright colors. (via – The Moon And Me)

29. Make a grill set holder to keep all your grilling tools in one handy location. (via – Lil Luna)

30. Make individual S’mores roasters. (via – source unknown)

31. Use a fitted sheet as a table cloth. Won’t flip off in the wind!! (via – source unknown)

32. Use a clay pot as a drink dispenser stand. (via – Refresh Restyle)

33. A kiddie pool filled with ice is perfect for keeping food cool (and safe to eat) during an outdoor get-together. (via – source unknown)

34. Create instant seating for kids with this fold and store picnic table. (via – Amazon)

35. Cupcake liners will keep Popsicles from dripping down your arm. (via – source unknown)

36. Keep the kids entertained with a game of water balloon baseball. (via – Over Stuffed Life)

37. Make some ice cream in a bag. (via – Growing A Jeweled Rose)

38. Try some delicious campfire hot dogs. (via – Frugal Coupon Living)

39. Try out this portable bucket air conditioner for those really hot days. (via – eHow)

40. Make Your Own Solar Oven. (via – I Can Teach My Child)

What are your favorite summer life hacks? Please share your best tips and tricks in the comments below.

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