2022 Summertime Fun Crate

Photos by Brett Schmidt Photography

Sunshine Bucket Hat

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Lelaffet

Made in Palm Harbor, FL

Product Details

It’s Summertime! This Sunshine Bucket Hat is the perfect companion to fold up and take with you anywhere you go. UPF50+ UV sun protection blocks up to 97% of harmful sun rays from your face and neck. Stylish, versatile, and made to wear for both men and women.

These bucket hats are made with 100% cotton, are water repellent, and are lightweight.

Use & Care

Spot clean or machine wash on gentle with cold water with other light colors. Air dry.

Great for both men and women. It’s a bit big on children, as you can see in the photo. My neighbor’s son wore the hat and it was just too cute not to share the photo.

About the Founder

Lidiia owns and operates a small facility with her team in Palm Harbor, FL.

About the Company

Lelaffet has gained popularity with its production and sales of winter hats and gloves. They recently added these summer bucket hats to their collection.

Fire Starters

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Fire. fire.

Made in Richmond, VT

Product Details

The guys over at FIRE. FIRE. have taken the campfire experience to the next level. Their latest innovation, the Fire Buddy Fire Starter, not only gets your fire going on the first try, but it is also waterproof, making it the perfect companion for both camping and beach fire pits. No newspaper or kindling is needed. And, you only need one to start your fire.

The ingredients are pure and safe, with a mixture of all-natural wood chips and paraffin wax. Therefore, it is safe to use both indoors and out.*

Please read the use and care selection below on how to light your next fire.

*For Indoor fires, use only fire-rated stoves and fire places with proper ventilation.

Use & Care

In a properly vented area, stack your dry wood as normal. Remove the wrapper from the fire starter, and light the wick in the corner. Now just sit back and watch the magic happen. 

Waterproof. For Indoor and Outdoor Use.*

I tested this product personally and was able to capture our fire on video, with time-lapse technology. The fire lasted for over four hours, with little maintenance, by adding a few additional logs as the original ones burned away. Click this link to my IG account, where you can watch this 30-second condensed video.

*For Indoor fires, use only fire-rated stoves and fireplaces with proper ventilation.

About the Founder

Fire. Fire. was created by Aaron, a firefighter with over 15 years of experience hosting and tending fires for friends and family across the United States. From cutting and splitting wood to the smell of it burning, Aaron wanted to share his joy with others. He offered his services to those who wanted fire but did not want to tend or rely on their guests to maintain it. Hence the birth of Fire. Fire. the first full-service fire company dedicated to the whole process of providing a one-of-a-kind experience. Starting from designing and arranging fire pit locations to maintaining the fires throughout the event, Fire. Fire. is there.

About the Company

Fire. Fire has been highly acclaimed by both The Knot and the Wedding Wire for the experiences they bring its clients.

After Sun Cooling Spray

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beauty by earth

Made in Flower Mound, TX

Product Details

This after-sun cooling spray is a MUST-HAVE for all who love the outdoors in the summer. After a long day in the sun, a few spritzes instantly soothe and hydrates your skin, while the peppermint oil leaves with a tingly, cool sensation.

Safe enough to spritz several times a day, all summer long. Satisfying enough, you will also want to spritz a little after your showers.  

Ingredients: *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Glycerin, Sodium PCA, *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, *Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, *Camellia Sinesis (Green Tea) Flower Extract, *Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Alcohol Denat., Menthol, Radish Root Ferment Filtrate 

*Certified Organic Ingredients

Use & Care

Spritz directly on your skin for an immediate cooling sensation and lasting benefits.

Perfect for…

  • Soothing burnt, irritated, or itchy skin.
  • Making your tan last longer by keeping your skin super-hydrated.
  • Moisturizing in a hurry (skipping the lotion routine).
  • Reducing inflammation and redness.
About the Founders

Beauty by Earth was founded by two friends searching for safe skincare products for their young children. Their mission is to provide premium organic and natural skincare products at an affordable price, thereby making them accessible to all. To them, words like “organic” and “natural” aren’t marketing gimmicks: they’re a promise.  Beauty by Earth products are Certified Cruelty-free, created from responsibly sourced ingredients abd proudly made in the USA.

About the Company

Recognized by the Inc. 5000, Beauty by Earth has had ground breaking success with their products since the company’s debut in 2014.

The founders passion for natural, high-performing, safe ingredients was born with the birth of their kids (pun intended). They were fed up with the skincare industry’s casual disregard for our family’s health. Every time they put on sunscreen, they traded protection from the sun for exposure to harmful toxins. Enough was enough!

That’s how two friends became founders and co-owners of one of the fastest-growing natural skincare companies in the U.S.

Outdoor Citronella Candle

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murphy’s

Made in Raleigh, NC

Product Details

If you are heading outdoors during mosquito season, don’t forget to bring this candle. Not only will it protect you from those nasty pests, but it will invigorate your senses with its aromatic scent. A citrusy blend of rosemary, peppermint, and lemongrass oils, the Mosquito Repellent Candle smells excellent while allowing you to sit back and relax in a bite-free environment for up to 30 hours.

Candles made in the USA from 100% natural soy and beeswax arrive in a recyclable tin and are free of petroleum, dyes, and synthetic fragrance.

Ingredients:

Repellent Oil Content: 5%, 

Rosemary (2.25%)
Peppermint (1.0%)
Lemongrass (0.5%)
Cedarwood (0.5%)
Citronella (0.75%)

Inert Ingredients (95%): Hydrogenated Soybean, Beeswax

Use & Care

Light the candle outside in a well-ventilated area to deter mosquitos from joining your party. Burns up to 30 hours.

Recyclable tin.

About the Founders

Murphy’s Naturals was named after Philip, the founder’s best friend, Murphy. Murphy is a standard brown poodle that loves the outdoors. Philip’s passion for finding a natural mosquito repellent stemmed from the outdoor explorations he and Murphy loved to do. Unfortunately, most of Murphy’s favorite fetch spots were also the buggiest. So Philip got to work on developing a natural, mosquito repellent formula where he could enjoy being with his friend in any fetch spot Murphy’s heart chose.

Murphy-and-Philip

About the Company

Murphy’s Naturals is a B Certified Corporation that takes pride in formulating powerful, plant-based blends that other natural manufacturers have overlooked or skimped on. They avoid DEET altogether. Instead, they look to nature for natural mosquito repellents. In their sprays, you get 30% lemon eucalyptus oil—the only plant-based mosquito repellent recommended by the CDC. For the other products, candles and incense harness proprietary blends of citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, and peppermint to shield you from the pesky biters.

Apothecary Matches

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Orchard & Ash

Made in Dumfries, VA

Product Details

Elevate your candle experience by making your matches a part of your decor, too!

Safety match sticks, 3″ in length, to help you safely light your campfire, fireplace, or candles. Approximately 50 Matches Per Jar. 

*Matches are hand crafted and colors may vary.

Use & Care

Strike Match on Strike Pad on Jar to Light. Glass jar is refillable.

About the Founders

The founder of Orchid & Ash is Kristina, a woman with a passion for women-led small businesses since she began her first one in 2011. As a serial entrepreneur and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who suffers from autoimmune issues, she knows how important keeping environmental toxins to a minimum is for our health. During quarantine, she wanted to burn all the candles, but I couldn’t find any on the market that met her standards; so she made my own. This was the beginning of O+A in 2020.

About the Company

Orchid + Ash has over fifty women-led eco-conscious and sustainable businesses as a part of their community. Kristina makes the products by hand and is honored that the same products she makes are among other stunning products that exist because of other women with dreams.

Hydration Tablets

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zaca

Made in Denver, CO

Product Details

Zaca chewables are the fastest way to REHYDRATE, REPLENISH and RECOVER. Now with 3x more active ingredients than your average sports product. Sugar-free with great-tasting berry, take the chewable on the go in convenient packets when you need it most. Enjoy a few cocktails, a long day at the beach, extensive travel, or a tough workout without suffering the consequences later. This tablet will accelerate your recovery—so you can be at the top of your game the next day.

  • Sugar-Free
  • No Artificial Flavors
  • GMO-Free
  • Low Carb
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • No Stimulants
Use & Care

Chew two tablets after strenuous activity, at high altitude, or when in the heat for a long time to help you recover to optimal hydration.

Chew four tablets before bed if you find yourself drinking a little too much in the evening. The tablets are formulated to rehydrate your body to counteract the dehydration from alcohol.

Great when hiking because they are chewable on their own, in place of most rehydration formulas on the market that require dissolving into water.

About the Founders

zaca-brothersTwo brothers moved to the mile-high city of Denver, CO, in 2005. They both found the adverse effects of the altitude change almost unbearable. From intense pressure headaches to feeling exhausted every time they exercised, the happy hours made waking up a misery. We sought out a solution and had a eureka moment. So they set out to design a formula to help counteract dehydration’s effects, and Zaca was born.

About the Company

Founded in 2005, their tablets have aided in thousands of people feeling better that were struggling with the effects of dehydration. Also, featured in Buzzfeed, Forbes,The Doctors, and NBC.zaca-featured-in