Summer Essentials

It’s here! Summer is finally here! Augment your warm weather experience with these summertime staples.

By Laura Ellam

Dragonfly Crochet's Reusable Water Balloons

Stay cool with these amazing eco-friendly water balloons. Dunk them in water and throw! The crocheted absorbent balloons will definitely drench your opponent. Bonus features: they’re handmade, reusable, and washable. Keep the fun going all summer long! 6/$12 or 12/$20.

Créations Geneviève's Wooden BBQ Scraper

This all-natural cedar wood BBQ scraper is handcrafted by a 16-year-old Cornwallite. That fun fact aside, this tool will help you enjoy all of your favourite dishes without the risk of metal bristles! $25 each.

Wild's Bugger Off Bug Spray

There’s nothing worse than being chased off your patio by the buzz and bite of mozzies. This combination of six essential oils will keep those pesky bugs away. Available at The Maker Shop and on Etsy. $10/60ml bottle and $30/240ml.

Sand Road Maple Farm's Maple BBQ Sauce

Handmade, batch to batch, this tasty sauce is made with Sand Road Maple Farm’s maple syrup. This top secret recipe pairs well with meatballs, pulled pork, chicken, or any other of your grilling faves!

Radical Roots' Seed Bombs

Spruce up your backyard with these beautiful, colourful bombs. When the bomb —made of clay, worm castings and native wildflower seeds—gets wet, the seeds release and grow into a patch of wildflowers. Purchase at Cornwall Flowers, Floral Expressions and area markets. 4/$10.

Family Man Woodworking's Rocking Adirondack Chair

Each outdoor chair is handmade with love and precision in Bonville with pine sourced from a local sawmill. Chairs come painted or stained in any colour of your choice, a perfect perch to watch a summer sunrise. Starting at $140 each.