The sun is out — and so, likely, are you. The summer solstice kicked off the new season on June 21. Maybe you're celebrating with a trip. Or maybe you're celebrating the literary way: By cracking open a new book.
Jenna Bush Hager recommended a few products to ease with your summer adventuring in the latest installment of Jenna's Book Shop, which aired on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna on June 22. In the past, she's recommended wearable reading lights and items inspired by her pick "Camp Zero."
The theme of this batch is beachy. Here's what you should know.
Beis Weekender Bag
Going somewhere? Get there in style and efficiently. This canvas carry on tote makes getting everything out very easily. The bottom compartment is designed to keep your shoes, toiletries or other travel essentials separate from other items. Laptops can also go there, too. It comes with a shoulder strap and easily fits over luggage handles.
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Gratitude Cards
Yes, you're a reader — but you can be a writer too. Give the gift of words of affirmation and gratitude to the people in your life. This is a collection of 52 tear out-and-send letters with notes of love, appreciation and thanks. Each letter has a unique prompt like, "What I appreciate about us..." or "It was incredibly generous of you to..." Enjoy the 150+ stickers in the back to seal the letter.
Affirmation Card Deck
This mindful deck helps reinforce positive thoughts. The creator, Karisha Clark, wanted to start a brand focused on "glass half full" energy, so she wrote and designed this deck of 30 cards. You read a card aloud to yourself and absorb the words. When you say you are something, you have to really believe it. Do it every day, and you may feel a mental shift.
Olive Ribbon Zinnia Hat
Nothing screams summer like a short-brimmed hat. Sarah Bray, the designer, is a Texas native like Jenna, but currently lives in Bermuda where her husband is from. This hat is made from biodegradable palm trees and comes with different ribbons, but can be easily customized with ones you may already own.
Togetherness Chain Necklace
Jenna says she loves this friendship linked pendant necklace, often called an "infinity necklace." The thin chain — which is available in gold, silver or rose gold — leads to two interlocking ovals. This particularly Etsy shop has half a million five star reviews.
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Polaroid Originals Now I-Type Instant Camera
Use this polaroid to capture the fleeting moments of summer, and maybe even all of the books you read.