The Summer Gifts You Need to Buy (Yourself) Right Now
Get yourself a little somethin'.
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This year, it’s all about the spritz and these comfortable shoes will help you show the world your drink of choice. And here’s the thing, they fit true to size so you can confidently buy a matching pair for your BFFHH (best friend for happy hour).
$75 from Soludos
Chef'n Tabletop Citrus Press
If your summer plans include making margaritas for a crowd, then this sleek tabletop citrus press is a must have.
$75.95 from Amazon
Snack Bar Maker
This adorable snack bar maker is here to help you live your best life. And by best life, we mean this mold doubles as a snack bar maker and a candy bar maker.
$24.50 from Pampered Chef
Zoku Mod Pops
Don’t deny yourself the glory of an afternoon popsicle. With this quick-freezing popsicle mold, making your own cool treat will be even easier than going to the grocery store.
$14.99 from Zoku
Homemade Tortilla Kit
This is the year to master the homemade tortilla, and this kit has everything you need to host an impressive fiesta.
$48 from UncommonGoods
Chef'n 3-in-1 Coffee Maker
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Nothing says summer like iced coffee. But why stop there? This coffee maker works overtime creating cold brew, French press and even pour over. If you love coffee and you’re short on space, buy this right away.
$72.24 from Amazon
Sprout Pencils
Grow your love of gardening with pencils that can be planted once you’ve worn them down. They're perfect as a hostess gift and just as easy to justify buying for yourself.
$8 from Magnolia Market
Dipping Oils Set
Al fresco dining is on your to-do list and this classy olive oil set means you can have friends over and start snacking without any prep at all.
$49.95 from Williams Sonoma
Shrimp & Scallop Grill Pan
So, you love shrimp. In fact, you live for shrimp. And that is exactly why you need this tool for perfect grilled shrimp. No more fearing about your precious cargo falling through the cracks, this shrimp pan was made for no-fail, flame-broiled fun.
$20.96 from Sur La Table
Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Mold
Better than store-bought, this ice cream sandwich mold will allow you not only to use the kind of ice cream you love, but let your friends get in on the action too. Perfect for the “cool” aunt or uncle.
$15.96 from Williams Sonoma
Recycled Bamboo Picnic Set
The number one reason you don’t have more picnics? Who wants to waste paper plates? Enter this gift that you should get for your friend who lives closest to the local park.
$64 from Food52
Instant Pot Mini Mitts
You’re cooking in the Instant Pot this summer and the last thing you need is a non-sun-related burn. So get these mitts for you and all your friends smart enough to avoid their oven at all costs.
$9.95 from Amazon
Waterproof Outdoor Blanket
Picnic season is the new cuffing season — you heard it here first — so invite your crush to the park for a ham and beurre and admire how dry your bums are after a day of lounging on the freshly-mown lawn.
$109 from Food52
Craft Beer BBQ Sauce Set
You’re a beer lover through and through, which is why even your chicken wings want to be swimming in the hoppy stuff. Rejoice, this sauce set is going to change your BBQ game.
$29.95 from Williams Sonoma
Watermelon Tote
Give this to your friend who is always hauling treats to the beach. They’ll appreciate this bag's waterproof finish and incredibly versatile, utilitarian size.
$30 from Sunnylife
Food Phone Cases
Treat yourself. Or rather, treat your phone. Show off your love of frozen treats or embrace your night owl nature and go with the glow in the dark lemon option.
Lemon: $45 from Casetify
Popsicles: $49 from Casetify
Pineapple Towel
Take your love of food to the beach with this festive towel. The best part? It folds down to a small size so you can travel easily with it and be the envy of everyone on the beach. Want to bring it full circle? Pack a pineapple snack.
$36 from Sunnylife
Cast Iron Field Skillet
Light enough for camping, beautiful enough for the kitchen. If you buy this for yourself, every one of your friends is going to be asking you for the link. Just know, you’ll want both sizes.
$135 from Field Company
Unicorn Pop Mold
Enjoy festive popsicles with minimal effort — simply add whatever flavor you fancy and transport yourself to your summer paradise.
$11.16 from Williams Sonoma
Ice Cream String Lights
Even your backyard deserves a little food-related flare, and these ice cream fairy lights are guaranteed to make every ice cream social you host all the more thematic.
$27 from Sunnylife
Treasure Trove Sprinkles
Summer treats are upon us and nothing makes eating dessert more fun than a giant bag of seasonally appropriate sprinkles. Either give the baker in your group a bag or buy them for yourself and make your squad sprinkle-coated goodies — we recommend chocolate-dipped ice cream sandwiches.
$12 from Fancy Sprinkles
Wine Bottle Chiller
This is officially too cool to gift anyone but your wine-loving self. Because chilled rosé is the best rosé. Case closed.
$90 from Food52
Leather Phone Case
Here’s the deal: With summer, less is more and this phone case is the embodiment of that philosophy. Simply toss in your ID and credit card and head to the beach. No purse (or wallet) attached.
$59 from Casetify