My Top 5 Beach Essentials

We are heading off to the beach soon (for the first time in over a year) and I couldn't be more excited for some fun in the sun! My daughter is at an age now where she is going to have so much fun playing in the sand.   While I'm making my lists, I thought I would share some of my beach essentials that I can't be without.  

  1. Shade. We bring a tailgate type tent, but a large beach umbrella works great as well. You have got to have some way to get in the shade, especially when you've got little ones around  

  2. Snacks. When we go to the beach, we stay there all day. All. Day. Some of the things we like to pack are nuts, pasta salad, apples, cheese and crackers, and popcorn. Along with snacks, we are sure to bring wipes and paper towels.  

  3. Reading material. There's nothing better than reading on the beach. I never go with out my kindle or a book. I have tried magazines, but they are hard to read when it's windy so I usually leave those behind.   

  4. Insulated tumbler. Preferably with a lid. Keeps whatever you're sipping on nice and cold and the lid keeps out the sand. Just be sure to keep your spray on sunscreen away from your tervis. I've read that it can cloud up the plastic.

5. Polarized sunglasses with a good pair of croakies. I love being able to pull off my sunglasses and have them hang around my neck in a pinch. Especially when you're wearing your swimsuit and coverup.    What do you bring when you go to the beach?

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