Picture it: you’re sitting at work, dreaming of that upcoming beach trip. You can just feel your toes sinking into sugar white sands and the sun shining on your skin. You’ve planned all the details but now comes the next step…planning what to bring. Going to the beach without the right stuff is worse than getting stung on the behind by a jellyfish. Unsure of what you really need to bring when you are beachbound? Check out this list of must-have essentials for your beach trip.
Sunscreen
While seashells make great souvenirs, a sunburn does not! Prevent being scorched by the sun by packing sunscreen marked SPF 30 or higher. Even if your beach day has more clouds than sun, it’s a must to wear sunscreen. The sun’s rays can still reflect through the clouds and cause a serious sunburn.
Throw on Some Shade
An umbrella is sunscreen’s copilot when it comes to sun protection. While slathering on sunscreen does help protect you from the sun’s rays, an umbrella provides all the shade and crucially blocks out the sun. A wide-brimmed hat not only looks cute, it’s also a perfect partner in providing sun protection. Shade on the beach is a great refuge from salt, sand and sun alike.
A Good Book
Take a break from your electronics by turning the pages of a good read. Whether it’s a saucy romance novel or the story of your favorite wizard, a book makes the perfect beach buddy.
Snacks
If you don’t have snacks packed for your beach trip, then you may experience a tiny mutiny from the kids. An insulated cooler is perfect for packing sandwiches, fruit and other items you kids love to devour.
Drinks
All those salty and sweet snacks are going to leave you and the little ones parched. Reusable water bottles, jugs and canteens will ensure you have a steady stream of hydration. These reusable containers can be refilled throughout the day and are environmentally friendly.
Beach Toys
What’s worse that hungry kids? Bored ones. Yep, even kids can get bored at the beach…mainly because they haven’t realized that relaxing and doing absolutely nothing is actually fun. Packing items such as buckets and shovels, frisbees and beach balls can provide many hours of occupied entertainment. And who says the toys are just for kids? Break away from your beach nap for a game of volleyball or paddleball.
A day at the beach is… well, no day at the beach if you leave the house unprepared. Gather the goods and head to your favorite beach destination for some fun in the sun.
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