It's hard to believe, but June is right around the corner. With warmer weather on the way, summer gatherings and activities are quickly approaching. That means graduation parties, lounging by the pool and shuttling the kids around to camp and sports -- ideally all within your budget.
Soon you'll be stocking your kitchen in anticipation of what the summer has in store. Luckily for Publix shoppers, the supermarket chain has all the food and drinks you need for the summer, and some seasonal favorites are already hitting the shelves.
In anticipation of the warmer weather, here's a list of the top grocery items to buy at Publix before they sell out this summer.
If you're celebrating a recent grad this summer with a backyard barbecue filled with family and friends, you'll need a cake for dessert.
Publix has a variety of cakes to choose from for any size gathering. You can even customize your graduation cake with to be shaped like books, decorated in school colors or designed to reflect the graduate you're celebrating.
Don't forget to place your order beforehand, as customized cakes require advanced store notice.
Do you spend hours driving your kids around from soccer games to baseball practice to dance recitals? When you're busy running around, you want to ensure you don't run low on sports drinks for your kids' summer activities.
Publix has a variety of sports drinks, like Gatorade, to stock up on and keep in the trunk of your car for when you're on the go.
After a long day relaxing by the pool with your friends, the last thing you'll want to do is prepare snacks for your guests.
Publix has ready-made fruit platters that make entertaining in the sun easy and help you replenish after a draining day. They even have different size options to match the size of your party.
Barbeques are a staple of the summer. If you're looking for an easy way to have one with your family this summer, Publix has a meal package available. The Publix Summer Pulled Pork Meal has all the fixings, including three pounds of pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, baked beans, King's Hawaiian rolls and two apple pies. It serves eight people, so you may even have leftovers to save for lunch the next day.
If pulled pork isn't your cup of tea, Publix has a summer sandwich and rib meal.
You can't forget the summer holiday -- the Fourth of July. What better snack to share on the Fourth than these Tostitos Summer Star chips?
They're red star-shaped tortilla chips to match all your red, white and blue décor. Served with a side of salsa, they're the easiest festive snack for the occasion. Check your store availability before making the drive for these chips, though.