Our Must-Haves for Summer Fun!

August is all about summer travel. It’s time to take that well-deserved vacation or to experience big (or small) adventures before the kids head back to school! Our team is heading off to our favourite destinations this month, and we’re letting you in on the ride. Here are a few of our team’s must-haves for beach, camping, cottage and road trips!

Editor Sabina’s Must-Haves for a Beach Day

1. Decaf coffee on the way
2. Water
3. Sunblock
4. A big sunhat
5. I always bring a book but I never read it!

Assistant Editor Melissa’s Must-Haves for Camping

1. A campfire hoodie – I can’t stand wearing smoky clothes during the day
2. A headlamp – for late night reading in the tent
3. Reese’s peanut butter cups – my fave for making S’mores
4. A MEC Camper Deluxe Sleeping Pad – so thin yet so comfy!
5. A Yeti mug – the personalized one my husband gave me

Photographer Cynthia’s Must-Haves for the Cottage

1. A sweat suit

2. Wine
3. A warm hat
4. A Yeti mug
5. A good book

Magazine Designer Vlado’s Must-Haves for a Road Trip

1. Yeti mug – can’t get enough fluids
2. Granola bars – quick and easy and they hit the spot 
3. Cellphone [and charger] – need to communicate, especially in emergencies
4. Emergency kit – first-aid, jumper cables, flashlight, whistle, tool kit, blanket, non-perishable food & water
5. Physical map – just in case 

Our final must-have for all types of summer travel? The August edition of The Mom & Caregiver magazine, of course! You’ll find fun information about Carving Out Time for Friends (page 19), Ice Cube Excavation (page 5) and Transitioning Back to School with Ease (page 2) as you flip through. Enjoy!

 

Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer.