Since we live in the “no coast” region, many Iowans spend their hot summers cooling off at local lakes around the state. We are lucky enough to have access to a lake house located just 45 minutes away from our house – Lake Panorama in Panora, Iowa.

On weekends throughout the summer, we will head up there after work on Friday and spend our time tubing, fishing and just enjoying a slower pace. Well, as slow as you can have it with two young boys + the rest of the family.

As we head into one of the busiest weekends at the lake, I thought I would round-up a few of my must haves that always make it into my overnight bag.

baseball hat // tanks // tumbler // Okabashi flip flops
swimsuit // denim shorts
outdoor wine glasses // stripe dress