Life’s A Beach
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I grew up in a small beach town. Every summer morning I’d hop on my bike with a backpack filled with sunscreen & towel and ride to the beach to meet up with friends. Life was great, life was easy, life was fun.
Life is still great, life is still fun, life is just a little more busy these days. Beach days with kids are now filled with travel time, planning and lots of extra packing.
I’ve somehow figured out how to pack for a full day at the beach with three little ones and not my car stuffed looking like we are moving cross country.
SPF- I am always on the hunt for the perfect sunscreen(aren’t we all?). I absolutely love Think and Supergoop. Both are water & sweat resistant, SPF 50 and free of harsh chemicals.
Beach Umbrella- While I am a huge fan of the canopy below, not all beaches allow them. This umbrella comes in the cutest styles but also protects from harmful UVA with built in 50SPF
Beach Canopy- Gone are the days where you spend 30 minutes securing an umbrella only to realize that it’s at the wrong angle and the wind is going to blow it away. I love this one for great shade, easy set up and beach naps!
Sand Blanket- Yes towels are great but when these is great for a little less sand in your pants and makes for the perfect beach nap.
Beach Carts- Whether you choose a wagon or a cart, there is no better way to haul everything onto the sand than using one of these!
Insulated Bag- This is a must have to keep food and drinks chilled. So much lighter than a bulky plastic cooler and convenient to store when not using. And don’t forget an ice pack!
Sand Mitt- Where were this when I was a kid? This is a genius invention that all parents need to have at the beach. Takes the sand right off before heading into the car.
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect beach chair but since I spend the entire time at the beach filling up buckets of water, it will be a looong time before I actually get to sit down.