Book: Hurricane Summer  

A debut novel by Toronto’s Asha Bromfield best known for her role on Riverdale and her work with the Dove Self-Esteem Project. This novel takes place between Toronto and Jamaica and deals with tough emotions as Tilla tries to gain love and acceptance by her father, herself and her extended family.

What is in the box?

*Flamingle Gummies – SQUISH – These fun and fruity vegan gummies are packed with tropical flavours. Perfect for summertime snacking 

*Lemonade Mix – Gourmet du Village – The perfect summer beverage and a great accompaniment to the novel.

*Give it a Whirl Sprinkles – Sweetapolita – Bring summertime to your baking or use to top a campfire cone. These sprinkles are the best quality sprinkles out there.

Lemon Body Butter – Dr. Botanicals – A refreshing citrus scent in a perfect on-the-go size. 

*Pool Party Ankle Socks – Friday Sock Co. – A fun summer length allows these socks to accompany you on your next summer get together or pool party!

*Lemon/Lavender Lip Balm – Lip Service Beauty – Plant based products made in small batches is one of the reasons we love this lip balm. The other is it is fantastic! 

*Unicorn Girl Body Whip – Walton Wood – Simply the best there is. Spread sparkles and joy everywhere this summer!

*Handmade Scrunchie – @BugsandHails – Made locally, these are our favourite scrunchies. Perfect for holding  your hair back on a hot summer day.

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Book: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island

A book to bring you seaside to a small crab fishing town with a host of characters to fall in love with. The story of Piper Parrish and her beloved husband Tom. Piper believes that Tom is still alive and going through life with her and the people of Frick Island support her in this belief. Enter a ambitious young journalist and you have an imaginatively captivating story. Perfect for the beach, the dock or the deck. A great seaside read.

What is in the box?

*Coconut Cashews – Handfuel – We promise these cashews will have you dreaming of tropical locations. We best you can’t eat just one!

*Coco-Lime Margarita Mix – Gourmet du Village – A tasty Margarita mix to enjoy in the summer. You can make it with or without alcohol.

8Hummingbird Napkins – Native Northwest – Perfect for a poolside escape or a light summer lunch. We love these napkins designed by a Canadian Indigenous artist.

*Beach Babe Sugar Scrub – Walton Wood - Get your skin beach ready with this deliciously scented scrub

Sandal Wipes – If your sandals need a freshen up after a day at the beach, or a year in the closet these handy wipes will have them back to new in no time.

Vacay Mode Key Chain – Slant Accessories – Bring the summer vibes all year long with this beachy vacation key chain.

Just Chill Acrylic Cup – Slant Accessories – Fun in the sun is guaranteed to make you thirsty. Bring this reusable cup along to enjoy your drink beach/pool side.

Watermelon Cleanser 2 in 1 Makeup Remover/Cleanser – Dr. Botanicals – The ideal summer scent for rinsing off after a day outside. We love this double duty cleanser and makeup remover. Great for sunscreen removal!

Author Letter – Colleen Oakley – A special letter just for our subscribers by the author. We just love these letters and hope you do too!

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The warm summer weather is perfect for reading at the beach. We created our Beach Reads Box to celebrate everything we love about summer and some fun items to keep you feeling summery all year long.

Limited Edition Beach Reads Box – June 2019

Novel: The Unhoneymooners

Written by a pair of best friends, Christina and Lauren write a seamless novel with a great premise – two unlikely travel companions end up going on a Honeymoon together to Hawaii. Part romance, and part humour, the novel is a great beach read. Plus, this cover is just so beautiful we know you’ll love to be seen reading The Unhoneymooners anywhere this summer.

What’s in the box?

Lemonade – Gourmet du Village

There is nothing like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer’s day. Grab your favourite pitcher and mix up this classic summer drink. *

Lemon Zest Cookies – Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co.

Bursting with flavour these lemon cookies are the perfect pairing for your lemonade. *

Reusable Straws – Kikkerland

Perfect for a smoothie or frosty beverage these reusable straws will come in handy. Bright, fun and eco-friendly too.

Unicorn Inflatable Drink Holder – NPW

Floating drinks are the next best things to a swim-up bar. Float your lemonade at the beach or pool.

Pineapple Hot/Cold Pack – Kikkerland

Whether you use this to help cool down on a hot day or pack it in your lunch bag this pineapple hot/cold pack is versatile, fun and tropical.

Beach Babe Hand Cream – Walton Wood

Ready to smell like the tropics? You’ll love this ‘beachy’ hand cream any time of year. Made in Canada and packed with pineapple goodness it is ideal for your beach bag. *

Today is a Great Day Sticker – Stickers Northwest Inc.

Adorn your laptop, agenda, or workspace with this sunny sticker. Palm trees and sunshine will remind you that today is always a great day. *

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