Summer is officially here, folks.
With summer solstice having just passed at the weekend, the days are getting warmer, the nights are getting longer and the staycations can well and truly kick off in earnest.
Naturally, travelling abroad this year is bound to be fraught with many more complexities than in a normal year due to the coronavirus pandemic; indeed for many of us, travelling outside of our own countries may not even be possible this summer.
Yet that doesn't mean that we can't all enjoy those long relaxing days that we dream of while working our 9-5 jobs all year.
Companies have been jostling for position in the emerging market of products that enhance one's own backyard or garden during these times of social distancing.
Lidl has entered the fray in recent days, first announcing a real bargain with their inflatable four-person hot tub which retails for just £299.
And now, the supermarket has followed that up with another innovative product; a sun bed for your pet complete with a sun shade, to help keep them cool during the summer months.
The sunbed provides the perfect spot of shade for your pet, so they can still enjoy the outdoors on hot days. Per the product description, the bed "protects from the sun up to UV 50", is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, has a removable sun shade and comes with a three-year warranty. It costs just £19.99.
Continuing in the spirit of keeping your pet cool this summer, Lidl is also selling a dog pool, so your pooch can splash about and avoid getting too hot. The product retails at £29.99, is quick to set up with no inflation required, and comes with a three-year warranty.
So whether you're living it large in your new hot tub, or keeping your pets cool after a long walk in the sun, rest assured that there are plenty of options to enhance your staycation this summer.