Just about every family goes to the beach during the summer. But what is the single biggest complaint you will hear? "Uh oh...you forgot..." You always wind up leaving something behind. Try our tips to pack the ultimate beach bag and you'll always stay organized while having fun in the sun!
Make sure your beach bag is large enough. Most Moms will have the "big" challenge of choosing a good looking beach bad that won't be big enough for their carrying needs. Don't forget to keep a head count of your kids and don't forget that your kids often bring friends so keep track of them too whether you are at the pool or the beach. You're going to need that extra room in a big beach bag!
Towels, towels and more towels! Every member of your family needs two towels: one for the sand and one to shower/wash off with. That's a lot of towels. Keep your towels organized by adding clothing labels to each towel so your towels come home with you. Pick color coordinated towels so they are easy to find on the beach lying together.
Sandwich bags aren't just for sandwiches. Here's an easy trick to keep suntan or sunblock lotion from spilling all over the inside of your beach bag: keep it inside a sandwich bag with a tight seal! This will save lots of time and frustration. Add a label to the outside of your suntan or sunblock so other families know this is your sunblock and not theirs.
Clear plastic labels are every Mom's dream for beach trips when it comes to packing the ultimate beach bag. How many times have you come home from the beach...only to discover you are missing a sand pail and shovel? Add clear plastic labels with your child's name or family name to keep everything organized for this summer.
Keep your lunch chilled and dry by placing it near the bottom of your beach bag. Many of the items you pack in the beach bag won't be heavy such as your swimming suit and dry towels. The heaviest thing you pack is your lunch - keep it cool and dry by packing it in the bottom of your beach bag. Make a shady spot somewhere under your large umbrella for your snacks and lunch with your chair and one of your many towels handing over the side.
Many Moms love to bring a good book (okay a romance novel!) to the beach while the kids play. Make sure your romance novel comes home with you by adding a label inside the book with your information. The beach is a busy place and there are lots of other Moms with books, best to keep yours organized and with you at all times.
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