50 Hottest Summer Life Hacks

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50. DIY Headband

Make your own headbands to keep your hair out of your face and to keep looking good!

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49. Sherpa Dog

If your shorts don't have pockets, attach your keys to your dog's leash.

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48. Pocket Shower

Keep this in your bag in case you need an emergency shower to rid yourself of the summer stench.

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47. Barefoot Biker

Avoid burning your feet on your bike by putting a sponge on your pedals...or just wear shoes.

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46. Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Keep the jelly in your PB and J with a little extra peanut butter.

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45. Binders and Bottles

Use a binder clip to stack bottles efficently in your fridge.

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44. Still Straws

Use the tab as a straw holder on soda cans.

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43. Bagels are Breakfast's Best Friend.

Recycle an old CD holder to make a to-go bagel box.

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42. Hanging Out

Put your sunglasses on a hanger, and they won't break. Plus, they're easily accessible. 

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41. A Lime a Day Keeps the Bugs Away.

Stick cloves in a lime to make a bug repellent that actually smells good.

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40. Safety First

Clean out an old lotion bottle, and fill it with your valuables. This way you'll have nothing to worry about when you want to take a swim at the beach. 

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39. Beach Ready in 7 minutes

Do this 7 minute work out every morning to get your summer beach bod.

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38. DIY Summer Lanterns

For a fun summer activity, make your own sky lanterns!

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37. Camp Kitchen

This trunk is perfect for tailgates, BBQs, and camping!

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36. Sleeping Bag Onsie

Be sure to buy this sleeping bag onsie if you go camping.

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35. DIY Summer Glass Decor

Decorate your glasses for a little summery touch!

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34. DIY Citronella Candles

Make your own mosquito candles to keep the bugs away.

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33. PVC Pipe Water Gun

Make your own water guns for an epic battle!

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32. Pockets are in This Season

Add pockets to your beach towels for storage, and keep your stuff sand-free.

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31. Razor Blade Efficiency

Your razor will last longer and work better if you clean it with baby oil.

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30. DIY Big Bubbles

Bring out your inner child with really big bubbles.

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29. Cool Down Your Day

Make yogurt and fruit popsicles for the perfect summer snack.

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28. DIY Slip 'N Slide

Build your own slip 'n slide. It's fun and keeps you cool.

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27. Pick Up Pool

If you think going to the pool is overrated and crowded, turn your pick up truck into a pool.

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26. When Life Give You Lemons

Mix sugar packets, free lemon, and self-serve water to make free lemonade.

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25. DIY Ice Cream Sandwich

Make delicious ice cream sandwiches with your favorite cookies.

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24. Oreo Crusher

Crush up Oreos and fill up a pepper shaker with the crumbs. Now you can top off all of your desserts with cookie bits.

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23. What You Didn't Know About Toothpaste

Toothpaste usually contains eucalyptus, so it will sooth bites and burns.

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22. Summer Time is BBQ Time

Easily dish out condiments at a BBQ by using a muffin tray.

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21. Hate Freezer Burned Ice Cream?

Put ice cream in a ziplock bag to keep it soft.

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20. Clear Case Advantages

Keep up with the summer's hottest phone trends by making your own phone case.

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19. The Water Bottle is Half Full

Freeze a water bottle that is half-full so your water stays cold and refreshing.

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18. DIY Flip Flop Rescue

Use bread clips to save your favorite flip flops.

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17. This Doritos' on Fire

If you go camping, Doritos work well as kindling.

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16. Snack Smart

Eat mindfully to help your body survive the scortching summer!

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15. Summer Nights

Save money! Go star gazing.

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14. Shoe Protection

Put bee's wax on your shoes to waterproof them for every summer shower.

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13. Fast Freezer

Wrap a bottle in a wet paper towel when you put it in the freezer, and it will chill in 15 minutes.

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12. Neat Ice Pack

If you put a wet sponge in the freezer and use it as an ice pack, it wont drip when it melts.

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11. No One Likes Warm Beer

Drink a beer on the sly by putting it in a soft drink cup.

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10. Love the Smell of Clean Laundry?

To keep your apartment smelling clean, tape a dryer sheet to the AC.

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9. Straw Your Berries

Use a straw to remove the stem from your strawberries.

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8.Colorful Beach Bonfire

Add some color to your summer bonfire with these magic beans!

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7. DIY Hammock

Make your own hammock to create a relaxing getaway in your own backyard.

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6. Need Some Ice for that Burn?

Treat sunburns by rubbing aloe vera ice cubes on them.

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5. Floating Treasure Chest

If you wrap a pool noodle around a plastic tub, you can make a floating bar.

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4. DIY Tie Dye Alternative

Sharpies and rubbing alcohol can be a lot cooler and cheaper than tie dye.

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3. Frozen Fruit

Freeze grapes to chill your wine without watering it down or just throw them in your water for some fruity flavor!

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2. Let Me See Ya Grill

If you want to BBQ but don't have a grill, make one out of an aluminum can.

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1. Super Skateboard Scheme

A genius way to get free water. 

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