One way my family enjoyed the end of summer was to eat outside as many nights as possible before it got too cold. We would sit with our citronella candles protecting us, and wait until the lighting bugs lit up. This classic-looking, rechargeable Sun Jar gives me a warm, summery feeling of being outside in the glow of evening. It’s an excellent way to teach kids about solar energy and give them something to look forward to at night besides brushing their teeth! The small solar cell powers LED lights inside, which automatically light up when it senses darkness. Put the jar in a sunny area during the day, and you’ll have a few hours of soft light when the lights go down. Perfect as a nightlight or garden decoration. Or pretend lighting bug jar?

Available at Uncommon Goods.