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Get ready for BELLA’s no-sweat guide to summer life, toggled to easy-breezy mode. Here are 10 of the hottest ways to exude coolness…

By Janene Mascarella

Your summer jam sessions just got an upgrade. The Sony SRS-XB43 EXTRA BASS™

Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker blends deep, punchy bass with clear vocals for that signature festival sound. It’s durable and easy to use, too, so you and your friends can focus on enjoying the party. The speaker is available in blue, taupe, or black, and it’s certainly a sound worth sharing. $249.99, Sony.com

It doesn’t get cooler than this! Uber Chill Mini Fridge XL is a retro beverage cooler that serves as a portable desktop fridge with a 12-can capacity that’s great for the bedroom, dorm room, office, nursery, car, boat or

RV. Utilizing state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly thermoelectric technology, it’s capable of cooling or warming within a reasonable amount of time. Keep your food warm now and your drinks cold for later! $62.50, Amazon

Take your selfie to new heights! The

Moon UltraLight is a portable lighting gadget controlled by touch that lets you say goodbye to bad lighting. Brighten and enhance photos and videos thanks to this simple, attachable gadget. The easy-to-use accessory is the best way to illuminate the moments of your life. $49.99, MoonUltra.com

Perfect for blending JetPack Smoothies and protein shakes on-the-go, BlendJet One is a handy-dandy portable blender and the gym bag must-have you never knew you needed. Available in 14 stylish colors, simply charge the base once to craft 8-12 single-serve drinks whenever you need an energy boost or delicious recovery treat. $39.95, BlendJet.com

For the ultimate in binge-watching TV, look no further!

With up to 165% more color and 10x brighter than standard 4K TVs, the VIZIO P-Series Quantum X is the brand’s most colorful and brightest TV. The Smart TV platform—

VIZIO SmartCast—offers many benefits, including Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit for effortless streaming, voice control with Google, Siri and Alexa compatibility, and more. Plus, with VIZIO WatchFree, you get access to hundreds of free live and original channels with no fees or subscriptions. Starting at 1,299.99, Vizio.co

Samsung lovers, this is music to your ears—in a brand new color! The Aura Blue Galaxy Buds+ gives you more ways to listen and show off your vibe. The sleek audio accessory is perfect for those working from home, studying over the summer, or stepping out in style. The earphones deliver up to 11 hours of music streaming on a single charge for nonstop entertainment. $149.99, Best Buy

Brush away stress and unwind with Buddha Board, a unique mindfulness tool that uses the act of creating as an outlet for your emotions, thoughts, fears, and anxieties. The simplicity of the design creates a quiet space for kids and adults to explore their thoughts, reconnect with their feelings, and get grounded again. By putting brush to slate, you’ll begin to paint away your stress. As the water evaporates, you’ll be left with a clean slate, a clear mind, and the chance to create something brand new. $34.95, BuddhaBoard.com

Need a perfect cleaning hack for the home while you’re enjoying your summer outdoors? Let Neato vacuum and you’ll come back home to a clean, pollen- and pet hair-free home. The Neato D7™ is a highly-advanced robot vacuum that does the dirty work for you. This smart and powerful robot helper features topof-the-line technology to tackle the tedious task of vacuuming. You’ll be left wondering how you lived (and cleaned) so long without it! $829.99; on sale for $599.99 at BestBuy.com

Take control of your home temp and your budget the smart way! The Google Nest Learning Thermostat will not only keep your home energyefficient, it can also help you save money. This smart device is simple to use and will adapt to your life and change in season. As the thermostat learns your routine, it will automatically turn up or lower the temperature, as well as go into eco-mode when you’re not home so you’re always saving. $249, Target

Perfect for sleeping, studying, relaxing, and traveling, AcousticSheep - SleepPhones® were developed by a family doctor who needed a way to listen to soothing music after taking patient calls in the middle of the night. The luxuriously soft headband contains thin, removable speakers that play music, audiobooks, meditation, white noise, or talk radio. So comfy to keep on for hours or (as the name suggests), you’ll for sure snooze off while wearing. The Effortless Version is wireless and features no-fuss induction charging—just lay the headphones on the charger. $149.95, Amazon, SleepPhones.com