Life Life Strategies A Packable Sun Hat, an Easier Summer S'more, and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week We found items to help you enjoy being outside this summer, plus a soap that makes washing hands more fun. By Brandi Broxson Brandi Broxson Instagram Twitter Website Brandi is an editor and writer with more than 15 years in the magazine and newspaper world. She was with Real Simple for nearly seven years and oversaw personal finance, pets, product testing, and career content. She ideated the magazine's first money issue in 2019 and created two virtual money summits which drew thousands of attendees. Brandi was a longtime editor of Real Simple's popular Clever Items franchise and tested hundreds, if not thousands, of products during her time at the brand. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 27, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: baggu.com 01 of 06 Drop Cloth Pads Courtesy of manufacturer $14; amazon.com These leakproof 2.5-by-3-foot sheets are slip-resistant and ideal for tight spaces like bathrooms and hallways, and tricky spots like corners. 02 of 06 Taylor LED Digital Folding Probe Thermometer Courtesy of manufacturer The built-in flashlight illuminates dark areas of the grill, and the temperature readout is big and bright. 03 of 06 Splatz Naturally Fun Hand Soap Courtesy of manufacturer $14; onefun.com Kids (and adults) will want to wash their hands all the time with these irresistible spheres that go "splat!" when squeezed. 04 of 06 Stuffed Puffs Courtesy of manufacturer $4; walmart.com These marshmallows have a chocolate core that gets all melty over a campfire. Just add graham crackers. 05 of 06 Packable Sun Hat Courtesy of manufacturer $34; baggu.com This cotton hat folds into a 7.5-inch pouch, so you can throw it into your bag for shade on the go. A chin strap keeps it secure on windy days. 06 of 06 Toucan Kitchen Shears Courtesy of manufacturer $11; amazon.com Snip through veggies or poultry with these cute shears. A magnetic blade protector helps it perch on a fridge or knife rack. It has a bonus bottle opener too. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit