Let's Look at... My Favorite Amazon Purchases for Summer Living

 The 2nd Wednesday of the month means it's time for Let's Look At... last month we were checking out our medicine cabinets and this month we're looking at some of our favorite Amazon purchases. 

I decided that since I've already shared my favorite purchases of 2021 (here) and my favorite purchases of 2022 (here) that for today's post I'd concentrate on our favorite purchases for summer living.  We live right on a lake so I spend a lot of time outside in the sun. 


A couple of years ago I bought some new floats for the lake and I just LOVE this pineapple and watermelon float.  They are HUGE and best of all they've lasted us a few summers now. 




My favorite place to be in the summer is sitting on this chair on our patio reading a book. 


Speaking of reading-- I am loving my kindle paperwhite and can't wait to use it by the lake and the pool knowing it's waterproof and can hold so many books it's the only thing I'll need to bring on vacation now. (no stack of books, no charger, etc.)



And how cute is this cover for the kindle? I picked it because all those blue and green tones do make me think of beach living.  I have used that stand to prop it up more times than I can count. 




When sitting out in the sun for any length of time I need a good sunhat and I love that this one can pack flat in my bag. 


I have quite a few swimsuits and while I buy nearly all of them from Amazon this is my current favorite.  It's a nice flowy 2 piece that's actually comfortable for a full day of use. 



And this is my favorite cover-up.  


My eyes are really sensitive so I need a good pair of sunglasses and I love that these are nice and dark but not to dark plus they're polarized and block out all UV rays.


After a day in the sun I need some good lotion and this is my favorite because it smells so good and it blends into the skin well.

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Comments

  1. Kim CarberryMarch 8, 2023 at 5:50 AM

    These really are fantastic finds. Those floats look like a lot of fun and I love that chair, it looks perfect for sitting outside in the sunshine. x

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 6:38 AM

      That chair is probably one of my favorite gifts I've ever gotten! My husband and boys got it for me one mother's day a few years back and I use it all the time.

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  2. Tamar SBMarch 8, 2023 at 8:30 AM

    Those floats are awesome!

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 3:32 PM

      Thanks! I love that they are nice and large too.

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 8, 2023 at 9:12 AM

    Great idea for a post! I love the kindle cover.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 8, 2023 at 9:37 AM

    These are all fantastic purchases! I honestly can’t pick a favorite!

    Lauren @ Don’t Mind Our Mess

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 3:33 PM

      Thank you! I feel like I've found some real gems over the years.

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  5. Maria RineerMarch 8, 2023 at 10:01 AM

    I need a cover for my Kindle. I don't know what kind of Kindle mine is- I ordered it quickly after my last one died on me. I guess I should figure out to know if it's waterproof and to get a cover for it ;). You bought a lot of great items; liking the round up of your favs.

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 3:33 PM

      LOL: it definitely helps to know what kind of Kindle you have when looking for a cover for it.

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  6. Tanya March 8, 2023 at 10:44 AM

    YES to the body butter. The scent just says summer!

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 8, 2023 at 12:01 PM

    That chair looks so comfy!! So unique!

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 3:34 PM

      I love it! I can't wait to put it back outside... in another month or two.

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  8. Sparkles and LattesMarch 8, 2023 at 2:31 PM

    Those floats look awesome. I love my Kindle so much!

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 3:35 PM

      I can't get over how long the battery lases on the paperwhite!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 8, 2023 at 2:38 PM

    So many great finds. I love the black coverup and swim suit.
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  10. Nancy 's Fashion StyleMarch 8, 2023 at 2:41 PM

    Oh I want a pineapple float too, such fun.

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    1. Joanne March 8, 2023 at 3:35 PM

      They really are fun. They're pretty durable too.

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleMarch 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM

    I love how Amazon has such great swim options because you can get them any time of year.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne March 9, 2023 at 12:41 PM

      Yes, I like that too. We used to vacation every fall/winter with our boys and bathing suits were so hard to find at that time of the year.

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  12. MarshaMarch 8, 2023 at 10:38 PM

    Oh, I would be sitting in that chair all the time, too! And, that has to be the cutest coverup I've ever seen!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  13. Holly Breton @ Pink LadyMarch 9, 2023 at 6:19 AM

    YES to all of the pool floats. We get ours there too- love them all. Have you seen the blue peacock one? That's my fave :)

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    1. Joanne March 9, 2023 at 12:42 PM

      No, but it sounds like I'm going to have to look for that one!!

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  14. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 9, 2023 at 7:22 AM

    I love a good float for the water! That cover up is adorable too! Great finds!

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  15. JessMarch 12, 2023 at 3:55 PM

    That chair with the canopy is so awesome! I have a hard time being outside because I'm always trying to avoid the sun, so that would be perfect for me!

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    1. Joanne March 13, 2023 at 7:35 AM

      I have that same issue! Though the shade really only shades my face it works for me.

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