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Today I have a such a fun video! It is 11 summer hacks

I literally came back from my beach holiday yesterday

We went to the Great Barrier of Reef

That's the closets we get to summer here in Australia

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We did a beach house tour, we went on a helicopter and we swan with the fishies

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There's some days when I want to chill in the pool without getting wet

Or worrying about falling in the water because maybe the water is too cold or you're just not into that

So a great hack is just to get a kid's swimming pool and blow it up and use it as a little floating island

So much roomier than de floating swans or the floating, like beds

And because the sides are kind of higher you can put towels, books and pillows and everything in there

Without worrying about it falling in the water and getting wet, including yourself

I don't want to risk falling into the water either. Especially like the pool here, right now, is SO cold

It is freezing, it is still winter here!

There's so many great designs for kids swimming pools

This one is so cute! It's like a little dinosaur and I call it Nessie

Yeah, I think that's an appropriate name

Who wants to go out and grab a drink once you've settled down in the pool?

Like, not me!

So here's a great hack for all of you guys that want to keep hydrated while you're in the pool

And that is to create your very own floating minibar

Just grab some pool noodles, a plastic tub that is wider at the top than the bottom

Some thick string and scissors

Cut the pool noodles to the length of the sides of the tub

We basically want to create a border all the way around the tub

And not have a fall through

Don't worry! The noodles are actually really easy to cut with just a normal pair of large scissors

Grab a piece of string and thread it through your noodles

I chose alternating colours to add a pop of brightness

And now pull it super tight, and tie a double knot to make sure it doesn't come loose while it's in the water

And your minibar is complete!

All you need to do now is to add some ice in the bottom and your favourite drinks in the tub

And then launch it into the pool!

It is such a great way to stay hydrated while out there floating with little Nessie

Well, big Nessie actually

So this hack literally made my legs feel so smooth

Like I've never felt my legs this smooth before, so you guys got to try it!

It's like a double shave and scrub routine

And to make this scrub you just simply combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 2 tablespoons of honey

And half a cup of sugar

Just mix this all together and you'll have the perfect sugar scrub

Now, all you need to do is to shave normally and then use the sugar scrub on the areas you just shaved

This to get rid of all the dead skin

That's kind of stopping your shaver from getting as close to the root of your hair as possible

And then simply after you've done that wash it of and shave again

It'll literally be the smoothest shave you've ever experienced

Like: WOW, like my legs feel so soft

If you want to temporary tan but you've run out of self-tanner or don't have any

A great option is just to use some cocoa from your cupboard

Just mix some cocoa with some body moisturiser into a thick liquid like consistency, like this

It pretty much looks like dirty milk chocolate

And you'll have a simple self-tanner that's the perfect colour and it's not orange, which is awesome

Just take a little bit and rub it onto your skin

And it'll just leave a thin film to create a little dark tan

So you can see how it's darken my skin a tiny bit

And to remove it you simply shower and use some baking soda if there's like any stubborn bits

If you want sunbathing to be even more fun try adding a pattern to your body with sunscreen or Elmer's glue

And this will create your very own tan tattoo

Make sure you're wearing sunscreen on all other parts of your body as well

Sun can really damage your skin if it's not protected

So...slip, slop, slap, guys

After applying sunscreen on your face and just general summerness

It makes your face look super oily and greasy

And a great way to de-shine is just to apply some translucent powder on your face through a thin tissue

I always find applying it directly it gets too heavy and forms like clumps and collects around my sunscreen

Or like facial oil, yes, it sounds disgusting but it happens all the time

So the tissue helps you de-shine without looking like you've applied like too much powder on your face

And the best thing is your sunscreen is still on and you don't rub it off during this process

I am a horrible mozzie bite scratcher like I just can't keep my fingers off of them

A great hack if you're a scratcher like me is to just to use toothpaste on the bites to sue them

It gives you a cool tingly feeling and it actually really works

I was a bit dubious about this one, I didn't think it would work but it did

And I forgot about my bites for a few hours after that

The other thing you can try to do is to slap it really hard until is just painful instead of itchy

So in summer keeping mozzies away is literally the bane of my existence

So when I found this really cute and natural mozzie repellent candle I just had to show you guys!

All you need are: jars, essential oils that mozzies hate like eucalyptus, lavender oil and other oils

Like here's a list and you just basically choose one that works for your mozzies 'cause all mozzies are different

The other things you'll need are: lemon, limes, rosemary and also tea candles or floating candles

And it's just super simple to make!

Just fill up your jar two-thirds of the way up with water

Slice up your lemon and limes and then add them into your jar with two springs of rosemary

Now, add in 10 drops each of your chosen mix of essential oils, I chose lavender and eucalyptus

And then you can remove the metal part of your tea lights to create your own floating candle

Or just use a normal floating candle and put it on top

Simply light it when you're ready to repel those annoying little things

And the warmth will release the scent into the air and keep them away!

They are so perfect for like dinner parties!!

You can also mix the solution into a spray bottle after and spray on yourself for extra protection

Summer nights are way more fun when you create your own glow-in-the-dark lanterns

All you need are some glows sticks and some jars

Simply break the glow sticks to activate the glow

The snaps you're hearing are actually glass inside so be careful with the next part!

Chose your favourite colour and cut the top of the tube to let the insides come out

And you basically just make cute patterns in the jar by flicking it around

And you can do whatever colour you like or mix all the colours

After you've flicked it around, there's maybe a little bit more stuck in the tube

So an easy way to get the rest of it out is to cut the top off

And this will let the air go through so that the rest of the liquid comes out

I love mixing three colours together to make almost like a galaxy-like effect

And that's pretty much it!

You can create your own designs , you can shake it up, you can do whatever you like and mix it together

And it's such a cool way to lightup your night

And this could be a fun activity as well if you have like friends over

You guys can all make your own!

And yeah, it almost looks like little fireflies in the jar

To protect your stuff from like the sneaky sand that sneaks into everything

You can also use a plastic bin liner

Simply find one with a plastic drawstring on the top

And put all the thing you don't want sand on before placing it into your bag

When I'm at the beach I get too caught up with having fun I totally forget where I throw my flipflops

Because I literally just kick the anywhere!

A great hack so that you never lose them

Is to use a harness clip to clip them onto the stroke of your beach bag

That way they'll always be attached to your belongings

And it's also a great way to carry around your flipflops while you're walking along the beach

So that you don't get sand in your bag

Normally I just hold them with my hands but this is way easier!

Tell me which one of these hacks was your favourite!

Thanks so much for chilling with me!

I can't wait to see your bright, beautiful faces next week!

Until then: byee, love you!