With
Summer coming up faster than you might expect, it’s never too soon to start thinking about those
fun Summer activities,
places you want to go, and staying
healthy and protected! One of the most frequented
Spring and Summer spots is…
THE BEACH! Why? The better question is “Why not?”
It’s fun, free, outdoors, and a good time for the whole family and as many friends as you want!
To have the
best and safest possible
day at the beach, keep these
five must-haves in mind before you pack up your
day bag!
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1. Swim Suit and Towels!
Wouldn't that be terrible to forget a
swimsuit or a towel? And yes, it does happen, and it is no
fun! Make sure you pack a
swimsuit and a
towel for everyone coming, regardless of whether or not they “plan” on
swimming. Towels are key for keeping the
sand from mixing with your
sunscreen and for drying off, and you can’t go
swimming without your
suit!
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2. Sunscreen!
Perhaps the most
important thing to bring! Whether you’re planning on
swimming or not, make sure you and everyone you bring
is covered head to toe and wait at least
15 minutes before swimming after you apply it! If you
swim, make sure to
reapply afterwards, or otherwise reapply
every 2 hours!
More is less!
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3. Snacks!
The
key to having lots of
extended fun in the sun is some
sustenance to make sure you can keep your
energy levels high! Try bringing some
healthy and
refreshing fruit and
water for especially
warm days! If you are planning on
swimming after eating, make sure you give yourself a
break to digest your food and fend off any
cramps!
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4. Book and cards!
A perfect way to spend some
lazy hours on the beach is
exercising your
mind with an
academic book or laying back and
leisurely reading your favorite quick read
novel! Bring along some
cards for everyone else and be sure to join in on the fun!
If your
kids aren’t huge
readers, bring along a
volleyball, kite, or a Frisbee for some
extra fun and activities!
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5. Sunglasses and a hat!
While most of everyone (hopefully!) knows how important it is to
wear sunscreen while
outside, not everyone realizes how
beneficial wearing a
hat and
sunglasses can be
on top of that!
Protect your eyes, give
extra protection to your
face, and be
conscientious of the sun and the
damage it can do!
Now that you’ve remembered these
essential items, pack up that
day bag and get ready for a
fun day at the beach with all of your
loved ones!
And don't forget to keep a special eye out to make sure everyone is
safe, in and out of the
water, with
sunscreen and
flotation devices, if necessary!
