Make it an epic summer. Perfect your golf game, enjoy some beach reads in the shade, and play in and out of the water all day. Stay cool and maximize your warm weather fun with these five picks. Summer goes by in the blink of an eye. Savor every moment.
1. Perfect Angle.
Increase your time in the shade. Turn the crank to open and easily change this umbrella’s angle to follow the sun. The fade-resistant, striped fabric will shield you from the sun’s rays while you relax beneath the 9-foot canopy. Hang out with friends or catch up on your summer reading. Treasure Garden 9’ Auto Tilt Umbrella, starting at $349, Spayd’s Outdoor Environments, 3225 Pricetown Rd., Fleetwood, 610.929.2026. spayds.com
2. Beverages at the Ready.
Stow drinks and snacks in style with this vibrant cooler from Lilly Pulitzer. The eye-catching Lion Around pattern showcases breezy blues complemented by vivid accents of green and hot pink. Inside, the cooler’s thermal insulated layer keeps beverages cool and refreshing for all-day enjoyment at the beach or pool. Lilly Pulitzer Beach Cooler, $34, Baldwin Brass Center, 623 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.373.1040. baldwinbrasscenter.com
3. Slide On In.
Bring some playground cool to your pool. This inflatable slide provides all-day entertainment. Two durable handles make it easy to position the slide on any pool with decking around it. A hose attachment keeps the slide slippery, and bumper rails help guide you into the water for a perfect splash. Poolmaster Aqua Launch Slide, $283.99, Fronheiser Pools, 2645-A Shillington Rd., Sinking Spring; 26 Main St., Bally, 610.845.2221. fronheiser.com
4. Tropical Beauty.
Make a fashion statement by the water. This bra-sized swimsuit makes it easy to find your ideal fit. Accentuated by a deep v-neck, the gorgeous tropical palm tree print maximizes support and complements your figure. Adjustable ties add ruching and let you show off just the right amount of leg. Fantasie Bamboo Grove V-Neck Swimsuit, sizes ranging from D to HH cups, $138, Lilibea’s, 613 Penn Avenue, West Reading, 610.685.6685. lilibeas.com
5. Go the Distance.
Size up the flag and step up your game. This golf rangefinder features a super-sharp LCD display that makes it easy to see and measure the distance to the hole. Select your club and take your shot with confidence, knowing where and how hard you need to hit the ball. Precision Pro NX9 Non-slope Golf Rangefinder, $219.99, Sittler Golf, 497 Mountain Home Rd., Sinking Spring, 610.678.8109. sittlergolf.com
