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1. A delicious-smelling candle that not only smells great but may just help keep annoying little buggies at bay. Nothing ruins an outdoor meal like a few mosquitoes deciding they want in — except your blood is their dinner.
Anchored Northwest is a small biz founded by a husband and wife and based in Spokane, Washington, making the most delicious-smelling candles and room sprays,
Promising review: "Haven't lit it yet, but the candle smells great! The smell alone is so potent even without lighting it yet, we've seen a decrease in mosquitoes just leaving it out!" —Michelle Gulino
Get it from Anchored Northwest on Etsy for $17.50.
2. An inflatable lounge pool for turning hot days into chill ones — all you need now is an icy bev, a good read, and maybe even a fun pool toy!
It's also got a bench and cup holders!
Promising review: "I have had this pool for about two weeks now, and I LOVE IT!!! It was simple to set up. I got a little electric pump, and it took about 10 minutes to inflate and then about half an hour to fill with water. Pay attention to making sure you set it up on level ground, or it will be lopsided. I live in South Carolina, so it is already hot and humid, and I use it about every afternoon. It is probably good for two adults, maybe one adult, and a couple of kids. The built-in seat and headrest are really quite comfy and relaxing. I will definitely buy this same pool again if it springs a leak and can't be fixed, if I could give it a 10 stars I would. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!" —kathryn j.
Get it from Amazon for $49.50.
3. A cordless electric lawn mower that'll make it super simple to keep your yard looking A+.
4. A charcoal grill perfect for whipping up yummy burgers, steaks, corn, or any other barbecue favorites you enjoy! 😋
Promising review: "Affordable and reliable. Perfect for our backyard. We prefer charcoal to gas, and we've cooked about everything under the sun on this bad boy. Easy to assemble. Easy to clean. Exactly what we wanted." —Marci Manley
Get it from Amazon for $139+ (available with or without a cover).
5. A sundome tent that only takes 10 minutes to set up so you can spend more time enjoying the great outdoors and less time stressing about a bunch of confusing tent parts.
Promising review: "I love Coleman products!!! It's like affordability and quality had a child and named it Coleman. Sure, there may be better/fancier tents, but this second home of mine has gone through the desert heat (Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon, Zion), snow (June Lake, California), perfect weather (Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes), rain, and it has held up beautifully since 2016. I bought the 6-person tent, and it held true. I love this tent, and I will keep using it until it is no longer usable, a lot of awesome memories with this tent." —Nunya B.
Get it from Amazon for $85.
6. A patio firepit because warm weather season = bonfire season. There's truly nothing better than sitting around a warm light with your loved ones and roasting marshmallows.
7. And this tabletop glass fireplace if you're looking for a smaller (and more affordable) option!
8. A giant inflatable unicorn bound to become your new summertime bestie. Who needs a friend to play Marco Polo with when you have this magical fella sailing you around the pool like the royalty you are?!
9. A pack of solar lights so you can keep the outdoor gatherings going beyond when the sun sets.
10. A water hose holder because if there's one thing we can guarantee, it's that this gorg pot looks a heck of a lot nicer than whatever other storage method you currently have for your water hose.
11. A set of outdoor string lights to turn your outdoor space into a magical oasis — vibes upon vibes upon VIBES!
Promising review: "I have these lights hanging outside over my patio. They are very bright but not overly bright like spotlights and are perfect for lighting up the backyard for parties. We keep them up all year long during rainstorms, hot weather, and snowstorms, and they still work like the day I bought them. Highly recommend!" —Joseph
Get it from Amazon for $12.17+ (available in five styles and six sizes).
12. An adorable little set of colorful flower pots for a lovely way to display some pretty flora.
13. And a tricycle plant stand if you already own flower pots you love but still want a fun way to display THOSE. You should absolutely add this to your cart right this second.
14. A patio furniture set featuring a table and two chairs that'll provide a lovely place for you to sit and enjoy some sunshine (and maybe a drink or some lunch) with a loved one.
15. A super cute animal decoration to embellish your plant bbs in the most adorable way!
16. A set of lounge chairs you can enjoy in your own yard or bring on the go to the park or the beach. It's the season of sitting outside every chance you get and these chairs are here to help you make the most of it.
17. A waterproof Bluetooth speaker for turning up your favorite songs as you relax (or party it up) in the pool. Anyone else ready for a summer full of blasting "Anti-Hero" and "Bejeweled"?
18. A squirrel picnic table feeder because hosting smol creatures in your yard is v cute and fun. Hey, they deserve a nice spot to feast on their acorns!
19. A hammock that'll have you swinging between the trees all season long. Be warned: After laying in it once, you're never gonna wanna leave.
20. A set of decorative throw pillowcases to easily add a nice rustic, but still modern touch to your patio furniture.
21. A cottage playhouse that might just get your little ones excited to play outside. They're gonna love using their imagination in their charming new "second home," and you're gonna love that they got off the couch and stopped watching TV to get some fresh air.
22. A mini projector so you can enjoy outdoor movie nights with family and friends — don't forget the popcorn!
23. And if you don't already have a good spot to project said movie, then you should also get this large projection screen!
24. A gazebo for some nice shade when sitting out on your patio or by the pool. Ahhhh, sweet relief from those strong rays.
Promising review: "Really looks nice and elegant. Easy to assemble and disassemble and store in the bag provided. Can secure to the deck with screws or to the grass with the stakes provided. Mosquito net provides an additional level of bug and leaf security." —Tom G
Get it from Amazon for $160.95+ (available in seven colors and two sizes).
25. A Kan Jam set because this game is a true party hit and one people of all ages can get a kick out of. Best of all, you can take this one on the go!
26. An outdoor area rug that'll be the star of the show of your backyard. Its fun colors and pattern are eye-catching and will earn you at least a million compliments.
Promising review: "This rug is the perfect addition to our backyard oasis! It is comfortable and durable, and the colors are great. I have gotten so many compliments on it in the month that we’ve owned it. It completed our backyard deck area perfectly, and the colors are just great." —CandidlyCady
Get it from Amazon for $21.45+ (available in 23 sizes and 15 designs).
27. Last, but certainly not least, a frozen drink machine because the best way to celebrate warm weather szn in your backyard is with a delicious frozen drink in your hand!
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.