Amazon Top Picks for June: Things you need to Survive the Heat

Do you ever get this, you're shopping on Amazon for something you actually want, then decide to ask your better half if there is anything else they want? When your other half next asks you, just reel off the following. I’ve also taken the liberty of including the links.

Paw Print Ink Pad Set

Every year a certain someone sends me a birthday card and puts a little paw print inside from their dog using the Paw Print Ink Pad Set. It's a great touch (pardon the pun) and you'll never forget the names of the pets. The owners names, meh, less important. Available £8.99.

Lychee Boba

They're NOT chewy like tapioca pearls but are just as perfect as add-on toppings to your favourite drinks or desserts. Dairy free, gluten free, guilt free, tax free, born free, all the free's. I found the best reviewed Lychee Bobas on Amazon, £8.99. 

Hyundai Electric Lawn Mower

I have a big arse garden now and I'm in the market for lawnmowers. Hello middle-age! That's fine, I've always loved cutting the grass at my folks place, it’s very therapeutic. I won't be cutting the grass of course at my place, I'll get Tuula to do all that, but I'll imagine it's still going to be very therapeutic to watch. The lawnmower I'm looking at is this beast because the 38cm cutting width coupled with the leading grass comb on the outer edges of the deck allow you to cut right to the edge of a wall, pathway or garden shed. On Amazon £139. 

Portable Air Conditioner

I need something for Charlie and Chips more than for myself. Although Charlie famously just sits in front of the fan sucking cold air in and farting hot air out. But we do what we can for the boy. The Portable Air Conditioner I found on Amazon is not just an air cooler, but a combination of a portable air conditioner, table fan and mini humidifier. Available £47.99.

Solar Outdoor Lights

I wanted something decorative for outside, My initial idea for life size cardboard cut outs of all the Charlie's Angels from the 70s was rejected, so Solar Outdoor Lights it is. These ones are perfect for decorating your patio, lawn, yard, gate, wedding, porch, party, etc. Available £12.59.

Bird Bath

You have to think about those poor birds that are cooking out there in the summer heat. Imagine having to fly around all day 30 degree heat, Christ I struggle just to make it off the couch to the beer fridge. I found this beautiful Bird Bath on Amazon, made from High Quality Verdigris-Effect Resin. Available £14.99. 

Cool Box

Whether you're packing a picnic for Wimbledon or going on a road trip to Lowestoft beach because you hate flying more than Mr. T, you'll need a cool box. This 30l picnic cool bag lunch bag box with hard liner to keep warm and cold is the best reviewed on Amazon and is on my wishlist. Available £25.99. 

Disposable BBQs

Some say with BBQ's go big or go home. Well tell that to the guy that spends 5 hours cleaning an prepping his lavish Butane Powered Man Size grill that he spent £5000 on and only uses once a year. I found one on Amazon that will do the job, for those very intimate, close friends only BBQ's.  This EZ Grill disposable BBQ is the ultimate ready-to-use cooking grill. Conveniently barbecue your favourite foods on the go and say goodbye to messy grills, no clean-up required. Available £16.95.

Dog cooling mat

We need two of these, as my boys love the sun, love running around being maniacs, and they needs a place to cool off. No I'm not talking about my gonads, I'm talking about our two dogs. This thick and waterproof, scratch-resistant, and wear-resistant dog cooling mat is more durable than ever before. The edges of the mat are pressed twice with strong pressure, ensuring that the gel inside won't leak. Available £35.99.

Sustainable charcoal

Think about the planet people. I mean don't think about it as much as those Just Stop Oil idiots, but give it a modicum of thought when it comes to Sustainable Charcoal. These Long Burn BBQ Charcoal Briquettes, are sustainable, quick lighting and have a long burn time. Available on Amazon £10.53. 

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