Summer Essentials for Moms On the Go

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summer essentials for momAs a mom of three boys and a dual teacher family, we are on the go a lot. I no longer carry a diaper bag (yay, diaper-free household!), but I still need to make sure I’m prepared when we’re away from home.

Here’s a list of summer essentials I keep in my bag or in the van 

First Aid Kit (or at least bandages): I feel like we’re always getting a scraped knee or pinched finger when we’re out and about in the summer. I’ve been caught too many times without supplies for boo-boos, so I invested in a first aid kit for the van (finally), and I also stuck a few bandages in my purse, too. 

Sunscreen: This is a kind of a duh, but how many times have I forgotten it, too many. I try to keep a couple around the house so I can grab one on the go.

Cheap sunglasses: I have a pair of nice sunglasses, but when I’m out with the kids, I have multiple pairs of cheapies so if they get broken it’s no big deal. Walmart has a whole rack of pairs for $5. You can totally find one to fit your style. 

Hand sanitizer: I love getting yummy scents of hand sanitizer because the kids love to put it on (maybe a little too much), but it gets the job done and I enjoy using it too. Pair this with baby wipes and you basically have a clean-up kit!

Cute baseball hat: My hair can be a hot mess in the summer, frizzy from humidity and sometimes just out of control. Being able to throw on a cute baseball hat and go is perfect!

Water Bottles: I have one of these Camelbak water bottles for each of my boys, plus a couple extra. They are great for on the go, they don’t leak, and they are easy to refill. 

Wipes: Even though we’re a diaper-free house, I feel like we’re going to have baby wipes around forever! They come in handy for so much: getting sunscreen off hands, wiping up sticky messes, cleaning up a spill, and more. 

Extra sets of clothes: You never know when a mess will happen, be it a bathroom accident, a spill, or getting extra dirty. I have a gallon bag with a full extra outfit for each boy in the van. I plan to keep it there or replace it if we have to use it all summer. 

I’m trying to be more prepared now that I’m not toting a diaper bag around. What am I forgetting?

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Becky
Becky grew up in Iowa and moved to Waukee in 2009 after she and her husband, Russ, settled into teaching jobs in the Metro. She and Russ have been married since June 2006 and have three boys, Henry (2010), Wesley (2013), and Calvin (2015). She teaches in Waukee and loves the small town feel that one of the fastest growing zip codes in the U.S. has to offer. For fun, Becky enjoys spending time with her boys, blogging at ByBMG, keeping up with fashion and make-up, making crafts that can be accomplished in a nap time, and “vacations” to Target.

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