HI Ya’ll! I am rounding up some great Fashionable Family Beach Essentials for the Family Today!
How many of you are ready for a beach getaway or just plain ready for summer? I know I am! I can’t wait to set up my beach chair, put my toes in the sand, watch my kids build sand castles and collect sea shells. Since we live an hour from Galveston beach we become total beach bums all summer long. P.S. This is a picture of the Grand Cayman…NOT Galveston! For those of you who haven’t been to Galveston, the water is brown and there tends to be a lot of seaweed. We are on what’s known as the “dirty side” of the Gulf.
Taking kids to the beach is a whole ‘nother ball game compared to only worrying about yourself. I think I heard a collective mom sigh as we all reminisced about the good old days of only taking a towel and small cooler to the beach, rubbing on our tanning oil and laying out for 10 hours sipping on a beverage with not a care in the world. Ahhhhh! Ok, I am snapping out of my day dream and getting down to the real beach essentials!
I have rounded up some fashionable, but family friendly beach must haves, so you and your family can splash in the waves while looking H.O.T, all while staying comfortable and safe from the sun!
OK Ya’ll, YOU NEED THIS TOTE!!! Let me reapeat…BUY THIS TOTE NOW! They sell out every year so that says something about the complete awesomeness of this beach/pool bag. Be sure to get the XL size. You have the option of a zip top closure or open top closure. Everyone in our neighborhood has this tote with our last names embroidered on it. I can fit 4 towels, pool toys, swimsuits, coverups, snacks, drinks, sunscreen,, wipes, swim diapers, shoes, pool card, etc all in this tote. It has a small inside pocket and large pocket that runs along the inside as well as an outside pocked on the front. It comes in so many fun summer colors and makes a great gift too. GET YOUR TOTE NOW!!!!
Beach Bum Essentials
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SWIMSUITS AND COVER-UPS
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES
BEACH MUST HAVES
KIDS BEACH BUM ESSENTIALS
Sara you are making me drool over here! I can’t remember the last time I went to the beach let alone by myself! Loving these coverups. I will definitely be getting one of these after baby is born cuz you know ain’t nobody want to see what’s happening underneath! Thanks for the great resources!
You crack me up Tessa! If it makes you feel better I was obviously suffering from child number two and sleep deprivation and took a two month old and a 2 year old on a week long beach vacation. CRAZY!
Really cute stuff!
Okay fine I guess I’ll buy the dang tote! LOL! But for real I actually need one.
I am so not a bathing suit lover, but I have my eye on some of these for sure! Super cute picks!
I can’t wait for summer plans!! We go to the lake a lot so give me a float and I am good for the entire day!
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Great post! I’ve been sort of dreading getting a new suit this summer because my post baby body isn’t what it used to be, but I love some of your picks – including cover ups! I’m also loving those mirrored sunglasses.
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I love your blog and this another fab post. I totally agree with the LE Tote love mine. Don’t put in in the wash, it survived but not as great, might order another! Have fun at the beach.
Great list friend!!! Love that tote! Man I have SO many personalized totes from my students over the years. haha
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Land’s End totes are where its at, I LOVE them all!! We have a beach vacation coming up, and every year it is more and more fun as my son gets older! He went from not liking the sand, to being super interested and this year I am sure he will be swimming around in the ocean! Great share!~
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I’m loving the beach more as mine get older too! They love the water and digging deep sand holes.
We are going to Mexico soon so this post was a great help! So cute!
Oh those bathing suits!! So cute! Loved this. Great for family travel.
Love it all! I live at the beach so I need to shop here:)
Really cute stuff! I’m so in need of a beach day!!
Feel like going shopping now…. Love love love, the bright blue bikini!!
I have that bright blue bikini and you can tie it to be strapless too. Its one of my favorites and comes in about 4-5 colors.
I need my toes in the sand right now after seeing this post! Love so many pieces and that Trina Turk suit is to die for!
Love this! All great picks for the beach! Tropical vacations have been on my mind lately too. I actually did a similar blog post today as well.
Love the coverups and the kid essentials! My youngest would flip over that cute 2-piece swim set!!!
Great picks and suggestions!
I can’t wait for beach days (although dreading packing all the stuff needed for a toddler and infant). It’s been a long winter and I can’t wait to bask in the sun.
I hear you Amber! Packing for two littles to go to the beach is basically like moving! That’s why I love the Lands End tote. It carries EVERYTHING!
Ok, I’m supposed to be driving to Asheville for a meetup today, but you have me thinking I’m going to head the other direction and make my way to the BEACH instead haha!! LOVE these finds!!
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I want to go to the beach too Kelsey! Hopefully when Tball season is over we will make it down to the coast!
This is perfect for me! We will be headed to the beach this summer. Great ideas!
Love this classic canvas tote from Lands End it lasts forever and fits so many things!
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Isn’t it the best Coco! I used the smaller version as a diaper bag and loved it.
I can not wait for Summer trips!!!!! love all your picks!
Thanks Elly! I can’t wait for summer!!!
Sunscreen, wet suits, yeah yeah…GIVE ME THAT PINEAPPLE PHONE CASE! 😀
Thanks JK! We need a beach date ASAP!!!