This is a Walmart+ sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I wasn’t ready ya’ll! That whole last week of school for my kids was a blur and here we are in June! Fortunately being slightly “type A” has its advantages and, per my spring break ritual, I have planned in advance all of our family summer activities. No amount of planning could have prepared me for the gas prices skyrocketing though. Even with the economy’s drastic changes I was determined to maintain our summer on the go! Here are a few tips on how to save money this summer + my summer essentials checklist that every parent needs to know about this summer!
Our first family road trip for the summer is a few weeks away and our first stop is the beach. I felt really proud of myself when I booked a short-term rental at the beach months ago but what I wasn’t prepared for was the costs just to drive there.
Thank goodness my Walmart+ benefits have come through again and I can access fuel discounts at over 14,000 fuel stations nationwide. As a Walmart+ member I can now save up to 10¢ per gallon at Exxon and Mobil gas stations, and at select Walmart and Murphy gas stations in 48 states across the country (Fuel discount varies by location & station, subject to change). And claiming the fuel savings is easy! Just head to any Walmart, Murphy or ExxonMobil station, sign into your W+ account in the Walmart app, follow the instructions, select your grade and begin fueling.
Every summer I make sure to have my “on the road” kit ready. If you are not familiar with an on the road kit, let me tell you, you need to get one, thank me later! This is simply a tote stocked with items you will need this summer no matter if you take a road trip, or take the kids to the local splash pad on a whim. This includes all the summer essentials that you will be relieved to have on hand if something comes up.
On top of the fuel benefit, W+ members get unlimited grocery delivery from Walmart stores on fresh, high quality groceries at the same low prices as in store ($35 order min. Restrictions apply.), free shipping on Walmart.com with no order minimum (Excludes most Marketplace items, location & freight surcharges), Mobile Scan & Go, and more for just $98 a year or $12.95 a month. I was able to snag all the things that I needed for my on the go summer tote (including the tote) with my Walmart+ membership and have it delivered to my house with the FREE same day delivery benefit.
My summer essentials tote comes complete with everything from first aid, swim gear, sanitizing items, to things that will keep us cool for the summer.
Summer Essential Checklist:
Sun Screen
Regular Band-aids
Water Resistant Band-Aids
Neosporin
Wet Brush (because it’s so much easier brushing through wet hair on swim days than when it dries)
Goggles (we love the 3 pack just in case we are joined by friends)
Rubbing Alcohol (to get chlorine out of ears)
Towels (multiple! For drying off and to lay down in cars seats)
Bug Spray
Hand-Held Fans
Wet Wipes
Water Mister (feels incredible on your face on a hot day, the kids love it!)
Bluetooth Speaker (so you can have your tunes no matter where you stop)
Chapstick/Lip balm
Sun Glasses
Hands-Free Around the Neck Fan (For mama!)
No matter where our travels take us this summer I always feel prepared knowing I have my on the go summer essentials in the car. With my Walmart+ benefits I know I will be saving money this summer even as the economy changes. Happy travels, ya’ll!
