Just Thrive's Summer Favorites (2026)
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The entire Just Thrive team chimed in to share their favorite summer essentials, and boy do we have an awesome list for you! Beach reading, gear to keep your drinks cold, sun protection, and more — check out our top picks, and get ready for the best summer yet.
1. Joyland, by Stephen King
Easy, short, coming of age story that keeps you guessing and is perfect for summer. My whole book club loved it, and we still bring it up as one of our collective favorites. Plus, what's not to like about Stephen King?
- Brandi, Email Marketing Specialist
Perfect for summer reading, Joyland is a nostalgic, suspense-filled thriller set in a seaside amusement park during the summer of 1973.
Stephen King blends mystery, coming-of-age drama, and ghost story elements as college student Devin Jones uncovers the dark secrets surrounding a murder at Joyland while navigating love, loss, and the magic of a fading carnival town. Atmospheric, emotional, and easy to get lost in on a beach day or vacation weekend.
2. Kindle
Because we aren't going anywhere without our fantasy books this summer!
- Jenny, Marketing Manager
This lightweight, glare-free e-reader is perfect for distraction-free summer reading anywhere from the beach to the backyard hammock.
With adjustable lighting, long battery life, and instant access to millions of books, Kindle makes it easy to carry an entire summer reading list wherever you go.
3. LARQ Filtered Bottle
You can go adventure mode and drink water from the stream, and the UV-C light inside will kill all the bacteria and purify it. Great if you're camping or hiking.
- Darren, COO
Stay cool and hydrated all summer with the LARQ Bottle, a sleek insulated stainless steel bottle designed to keep water cold for up to 24 hours while filtering contaminants like chlorine, lead, and PFAS for cleaner, better-tasting hydration on the go.
Lightweight, durable, and equipped with long-lasting Nano Zero filtration technology, it’s ideal for camping adventures, road trips, workouts, and everyday summer activities.
4. BrüMate Leap 12oz Kids Tumbler
"The Leap is GREAT for kids, leakproof so they aren't spilling all over themselves."
- Kenzie, Customer Support
This leakproof insulated stainless steel tumbler for kids ages 4+ features a soft silicone straw, durable protective sleeve, and all-day cold retention.
Designed for mess-free summer hydration, it’s cup holder friendly, drop resistant, and easy to take from camp days to road trips and playground adventures.
5. Yeti Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug
Keeps drinks cold (or hot) longer than any cup I've ever used. Fits in most cup holders and straw makes for easy sipping while lounging by the pool, at the beach, or camping.
- Brandi, Email Marketing Specialist
This durable vacuum-insulated stainless steel tumbler designed to keep cold drinks icy for hours, with a large 35 oz capacity, easy-grip handle, and cup holder-friendly design for all your summer adventures.
The straw lid, sweat-resistant finish, and rugged construction make it perfect for road trips, beach days, workouts, and staying hydrated in the heat.
6. Yeti Portable Soft Cooler
So easy to carry, perfect for sand/sun and water and keeps everything cold for hours. It's leak resistant and perfect for travel.
- Beth, Head of Partnerships
This rugged, leak-resistant soft cooler built for summer adventures, from beach days and boat trips to camping weekends and backyard gatherings.
Featuring powerful MagShield magnetic access, durable puncture-resistant materials, and premium insulation to keep drinks and snacks ice-cold for hours, it’s designed for easy grab-and-go outdoor use.
7. CoolCabana Beach Shade Tent
Easy set up: 1 pole and then four corner pockets you fill with sand. Provides shade and is very stylish. Great option instead of those beach umbrellas that blow away.
- Karen, Fulfillment
This spacious, easy-to-set-up beach cabana is designed to provide UPF 50+ sun protection and reliable shade for the whole family during long summer days outdoors.
Lightweight, compact, and wind resistant with reinforced sand pockets, it’s perfect for beach trips, picnics, parks, and summer gatherings.
8. Handheld Misting Fan
So amazing for portable misting in the Texas heat and staying cool on the go.
- Charles, Creative Director
This compact handheld misting fan combines a refreshing cool mist with portable airflow to help beat the summer heat wherever you go.
Lightweight and battery powered, it’s perfect for beach days, outdoor events, theme parks, camping trips, and staying cool on the move.
9. Summer Fridays ShadeDrops SPF 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
Best MINERAL facial SPF I've found, and I've tried a lot! Light, dewy, moisturizing, no sunscreen smell, lays well under makeup or on its own.
- Sara, Partnerships Team
This lightweight mineral SPF 50 sunscreen is designed to protect and hydrate skin without feeling heavy, making it ideal for everyday summer wear.
Formulated with zinc oxide, ceramides, squalane, and peptides, it blends smoothly into sensitive skin for a natural finish that layers effortlessly under makeup.
10. Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion (SPF 50)
Clean sunscreen without the white cast that actually looks good on!
- Kenzie, Customer Support
This lightweight, fast-absorbing broad-spectrum sunscreen is designed for active summer days, offering SPF 50 protection against UVA and UVB rays without a greasy feel or white cast.
Water- and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes, it’s ideal for beach trips, workouts, and long days outdoors while keeping skin nourished and comfortable.
10. VERB Ghost Oil
Weightless, adds hydration and shine, and smoothes frizz, plus it's perfect for color-treated hair!
- Leslie, Wholesale Operations
This weightless finishing hair oil designed for fine to medium hair that smooths frizz, tames flyaways, and boosts natural shine without feeling heavy or greasy.
Formulated with nourishing oils and vegan proteins, it helps protect hair from heat while keeping summer hair looking soft, sleek, and polished, no matter where your adventures take you.
Thicker hair? Try Eva NYC Mane Magic!
11. Gluten Away
Trying to avoid gluten in the summer can feel tricky—cookouts, picnics, parties, festivals… gluten is everywhere, and even “safe” foods can sneak it in.
But missing out on the food (or only eating what you packed yourself) can take the fun out of things too.
That’s why we love Gluten Away for the summertime! It uses targeted enzymes and probiotics to help break down gluten before it can cause issues, so you can feel more at ease no matter where the summer fun takes you.
It’s designed to support your body after accidental exposure—so you can spend less time worrying about food and more time actually enjoying the moment.
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