Beach Essentials

Hello again! I got the beach today and I will be here for a while, but I will have my laptop so I will continue posting. As I was packing, I decided to make a list of my most important beach items. So here goes!

1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.

I can't even say it enough. Sunscreen is so important for the beach, especially if your skin is on the fair side, like mine. The burns you receive when you are young are the ones that are most

harmful to you later in life. No one wants to be super-wrinkly at age forty, so protect your skin! My favorite is Coppertone Oil-Free sunscreen, $7.42 at Walmart.

2. Chapstick

Chapstick is just as important as sunscreen for your lips. Make sure to get one with an SPF to keep your lips hydrated! Wear some under lip gloss when going out. Buy it at Walmart.

3. Cute Beach Towel

Cute beach towels are so important, just to complete your whole "beach girl" look. It doesn't have be expensive either, any cute towel you see at your local beach store. Like the one above, available at L.L. Bean, for $24.50.

4. Sunglasses

There's really no need to splurge on sunglasses, despite what you are told. Lots of great sunglasses are available for $10 or less. There is a flea market near me where I always get my sunglasses, even if they are knockoffs. Or try Forever 21 for a cute pair of aviators like the one above for only $5.80.

5. A beach bag!

Make sure to get a stylish, oversize beach bag to include all of your necessary items. I like Vera Bradley totes, because they are durable and machine-washable. My favorite is the Miller bag, like the one above.

6. Camera

A camera is one of the most important items in life. Make sure you capture all the memories! I have the Nikon Coolpix, and it works really well.

7. Books

I probably get most of my reading done at the beach. It's the perfect time to relax, kick back, and enjoy a good book. After being in the water for a while, I always pull out my book for a break and to dry off in the sun. I love the Private series by Kate Brian. Her real name is Kieran Scott, and make sure to check out books under both names.

8. Friends!

For an even better time, bring your friends along with you. It'll give you some extra time together while having even more fun than you probably would at home.

I hope this helped all of you, and have a great vacation!