Alright moms, you have two options: 1) win at summer or 2) lose at summer. This time of the year is both a blessing and a curse. All rules kind of go out the window, the kids are acting feral without their usual schedule, you become a cruise ship director, you don't know what day it is, which way is up and how you're going to make it to dinnertime - but you also love the childhood nostalgia and good old-fashioned primitive playfulness that comes along with this sacred season. For some, it's just another quarter. For others, it's an excuse for lazy mornings, spontaneous travel, and drinks before noon (only if it's summer and warrants it, y'all). But as with everything I do, I thought...there must be a better way. I saw that Busy Toddler Lady© (who I love for her wholesomeness and wise cracks) does these brillliant car bins and I thought to myself, "let me take this idea and adapt it to something that fits more my needs and aesthetic" and thus, the summer sack idea was born.
Here's the concept: create a bag that can live in your car to transport the summer essentials
Rules:
-must be able to survive a hot car (my car is black, people, and the temps are soaring)
-on that note, nothing that can easily melt
-easy to clean, waterproof and sand proof
-affordable yet durable
-does not take up much trunk space (this is highly valuable real estate)
-somewhat aesthetic
Let's start with the carrier. I wanted a Bogg Bag-type tote without the hefty price tag but with the same features like a large interior that is easy to clean and entirely waterproof. This Simply Modern bag checks all of the boxes and the "almond birch" color is calling my name. I have a lot of Simply Modern products and can speak to their high quality - big fan. Plus it includes a detachable water-resistant zipper pocket to hold phones or small items. So, bag ✓
Now, let's make organization easy with a built-in tote organizer...
Alright, it's summer - I know you don't have time to read and digest a whole article so let's make this quick and dirty. Here's your top 10 to throw in the bag...
Enjoy & God Speed!