Sounds Like Summer

As summer winds down, we’ve got you covered with sunny products and beach reads—and a list of the top songs of summers past. What’s your favorite?

‘[Aerosmith’s] “Girls of Summer” reminds me of New Hampshire summers where I had my first beer and kissed my first girl.’ —Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler

‘To me, Bruno Mars is the voice of the summer.’ —comedian Mindy Kaling

ROCK ON

By the pool or at your backyard BBQ, go back in time with the Sunnylife Retro Sounds Catalina White Summer of ’69 Speaker. $30, sunnylife.com

DON’T STEP ON A POP TOP

Nothing says summer like screen doors slamming and flip-flops flipping. The Voya Flip is more comfy than most, with colorful straps and a padded top sole. $35, teva.com

GET YOUR DON HO ON

Bring home the sounds of Hawaii with a Fender Venice Soprano Ukulele. $60, fender.com

Visit Parade.com/ukulele to enter for your chance to win a red Fender soprano ukulele and a gift card for a sixmonth subscription to Fender Play lessons on the company’s digital learning platform.

SUMMER BREEZE

Sway with the wind in the cheery Lanta Hammock, made with weathersafe, fade-proof yarn. $200, yellowleaf hammocks.com

SURFING USA

Crack open a cold one with this wooden Surfboard Bottle Opener. $60, tommybahama.com

SEA OF LOVE

Treat your ears to some oceaninspired bling with Betsey Johnson Crabby Couture Starfish Tassel Earrings. $52, betseyjohnson.com

Go to Parade.com/summer for more fave summer songs from celebs, including Heidi Klum and BJ Thomas.