I know the first day of summer is officially June 20th but for me. . . summer always begins on Memorial Day weekend. It is the perfect time to get together with family and friends and head to the beach.
To celebrate this exciting time of the year, I always treat myself to a new beach bag which is packed and ready to go at a moments notice.
These are the 10 necessities that I carry in my tote bag at all times:
- Sunscreen - I store my sunscreen in a resealable plastic bag before placing it in my tote; this way I don’t have to worry about it leaking. Before packing your sunscreen, remember to check the expiration date.
- Lip balm - I always choose a lip balm with UVA/UBA protection.
- Hat – My favorite hat has a wide brim. I can roll it up and throw in my bag, and it never losses its shape. It’s washable too.
- Hair Accessories – A hair brush or comb is a must. I also carry a hair clip and hair ties for those times when I want to put my hair up.
- Hand sanitizer - You never know when you’ll need it, but when you don’t have it, that is when you need it most.
- iPod - Make sure it’s charged, and don’t forget your earbuds.
- Water Bottle
- Cash - I always carry a little cash for a snack or a cold drink.
- Book and magazines: I love new recipes, and it is fun to browse through cooking magazines with my friends. We almost always find something new to try at our next get together.
- Last, but not least . . . don’t forget your beach towel!
My bag is packed, and I am ready for summer. . . and headed to the beach! Hope to see you there!

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