July 3, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE

I am beachside as we speak, which means I’m taking advantage of the elite combo that is Diet Coke and chicken fingers with a side of sand and a fluffy read. Here are the essentials I packed as a way to further enjoy the one vacation I look forward to all year:

• This lightweight sunscreen that keeps my freckly skin protected.

• An SPF lip balm that doesn’t taste like chemicals.

• These underrated Birkenstocks. The single-strap styles don’t get enough love, and I will forever stand by that.

• My current read. Shoutout to all the book boyfriends out there.

• A recent beverage obsession. Refreshing and naturally hydrating.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Margo here. You might be thinking that buying sheets and bedding when it's four billion degrees outside is weird, but I’m here to say otherwise. Bedding is expensive, especially when it comes to stocking up on high-quality options that’ll survive countless washes, tucking, and rolling. That’s why I like to take advantage of these sales, no matter the season. Brooklinen’s Summer Sale is happening from now until July 6, with 20% off sitewide and 50% off bundles. If you spend 250+ starting tomorrow, you’ll get a free set of bath sheets, too. Shop smarter, not harder.

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