Long sunny days, warm summer heat and all the popsicles you can eat—the perfect recipe to get outside and have loads of fun! Find adventure and get a ton of vitamin “N” together as a family with outdoor activities near and far. And, because some days call for us to stay inside, you’ll find helpful tools to keep those moments healthier too!
Life Straw
Water filtration
Stay hydrated with clean water. LifeStraw makes any water safe to drink, and with every product sold, a child in need receives safe water for an entire school year. Choose their new glass pitcher for home, and their portable solution for everywhere else you go! lifestraw.com
Go Raw
Snacking seeds
Snack well at the baseball field, whether you’re on the bench or in the bleachers. These sprouted, organic, and raw seeds are loaded with nutrition, bursting with a variety of natural flavours, and are made with just a few simple ingredients. goraw.com
Dandies
Vegan marshmallows
Roast a better marshmallow by the campfire this summer! Dandies look, taste, and crisp almost exactly the same as a conventional marshmallow, but they’re vegan, made with natural ingredients, and are free of high fructose corn-syrup, gelatin, gluten, allergens, and GMOs. dandiesmarshmallows.com
Patagonia Provisions
Trail mix
Beyond great gear, Patagonia also offers healthy, nutritious foods to eat on the trail and to share with friends at home. Patagonia makes it easier to eat lower on the food chain wherever adventure takes you! Give their hearty soups packaged in convenient shelf-stable envelopes a go – you won’t be disappointed. patagoniaprovisions.com
Bug Protector
Insect repellent
Don’t let the fear of bug bites keep you indoors this summer! Protect your family naturally from mosquitoes, gnats, and other biting insects with this natural spray. It smells pleasant, is non-greasy, and is made without preservatives, synthetics, petroleum, parabens, alcohol, phthalates and dyes. protectorbrands.com
Murphy's Naturals
Mosquito repellent incense
Even when repelling mosquitos, make sure you aren’t infusing the air around you with dangerous ingredients. These incense sticks are infused with citronella, rosemary, peppermint, lemongrass, and cedarwood oils. Contains no DEET or petroleum. murphysnaturals.net
Tilley
Organic cotton hats
Match mom or dad and stay protected from the sun on hikes, at the sports fields, and on camping trips with this classic hat made in Canada from organic cotton. Certified UPF 50+. tilley.com
SpringFree
Trampoline
Jump for joy, bounce away stress, boost your heart health, improve coordination, and receive loads of cardiovascular benefits! The SpringFree Trampoline is touted as the world’s safest because it removes the traditional impact areas that cause equipment induced trampoline injuries. Bottom line, it’s tons of fun—and not just for the kids! springfreetrampoline.ca
Renegade Mama
Positive affirmation cards for kids
Build confidence and reaffirm your child’s positive inner voice with this deck of affirmation cards made specifically for kids by Renegade Mamas Lauren and Shayna. Practice generating messages of love for oneself, for others, and for our environment too. All good will follow. therenegademama.com
DefenderShield
Bluelight blockers
Summertime might be for sunglasses, but for indoor screen time help reduce exposure to harmful blue light and reduce the negative health effects of computer and mobile device screens with these lenses. They filter up to 99% of blue light that can cause digital eye strain and interfere with sleep. defendershield.com
Naturepedic
Organic pillows
As parents, we know that sometimes the best activity on a long summer day is rest! Snuggle up for a midday nap or get a great night’s sleep with these soft, machine washable pillows made with a 100% organic cotton outer fabric and filled with non-GMO plant-based PLA batting, which provides a resilient, supportive feel. naturepedic.com
