Calendar App
I’ve written here in the past about the Cozi family calendar which has served us well for years. But one thing I didn’t love about it was that in order to see a full month view, you had to purchase that option. To keep up with everyone’s summer schedule this year, we’ve been relying heavily on a shared calendar, and my girls introduced me to TimeTree, which does show the full month calendar view (for free!). We’ve made the switch, and it’s super helpful to keep track of where everyone is and what we have coming up! TimeTreeApp.com
Live Music
To know me is to know I love live music. My husband and I enjoy both traveling to see concerts and attending them in our own backyard. Though it’s fun to see those national groups, we have a plethora of talent right here in KC! Not only do we have some amazing talent here, but we have so many great opportunities to see live music. We live in Lenexa so we typically go to the Public Market on Friday evenings for Friday Night Sound Bites, but you can find shows in Gladstone, Olathe, NKC, Blue Springs, Zona Rosa, the Legends and more all summer long! Check out our Guide to Summer Concerts for tons of options to see live, local music!
Puzzle Pad
This year my hubby bought a 3000-piece puzzle for us to complete. While I appreciate his confidence in our puzzle abilities, I know it’s going to take a while to put together. I don’t really have space to devote to keep the puzzle out while we’re completing it, so I researched some options. Enter the Puzzle Pad! It’s a page that has outlines for different sized puzzles, and when we’re not working on it or we need to put it up for a while, the pad rolls up while keeping the puzzle that’s been completed intact! Stay tuned for an update on how long it takes to complete a puzzle of this size! Amazon.com
Tick Remover
It’s that time of year when you love to spend time outdoors, but there are those pesky bugs to be dealt with. One of the bugs I especially dislike are those darn ticks. They are sneaky and hard to remove. I recently heard about the Tick Key, which is a tick detaching device that remove the tick, including the head, safely, quickly and effectively. The device is small and easy to use-- grab a few to keep one in the car, in your purse and anywhere else you travel this summer! Enjoy a tick-free summer with the Tick Key!
Pool Float
We recently returned from a trip to the beach. One of my most fave things to do at the beach is to lay in the ocean and ride the waves. The Aqua Monterey Hammock is the perfect flotation device to bring to the beach (or the pool). Because there isn’t much to inflate, they are super easy to pack. It’s very versatile—you can sit, straddle or lie on it! Kids and adults alike will enjoy floating on this hammock! Amazon.com