Happy TRAVEL TUESDAY, friends!
I have two posts with a bit of a travel twist.
Today, I’m sharing COUPLES TRIPS TIPS as well as…
…10 “MUSTS” IN MY BEACH BAG!
Listen, it’s the last week of school and my brain is clearly on SUMMER.
Should yours be too, these posts are for you 🙂 .
You know I’m a beachy girl, and when I go, these are the 10 “musts” I have to bring each time for me (not for my whole fam, that list is longer)…
Here are 10 “MUSTS” IN MY BEACH BAG…
#1: MY KINDLE
The beach is my very favorite place to read, so without a doubt, having a book in my beach bag is #1 for me! In fact, on Nantucket in the summer, I even keep an “emergency” book in my car just in case I forget my Kindle. I’ll stick a physical book in the glovebox for those “just in case” moments. I love the Kindle for many, many, many reasons, but the fact that it’s waterproof, super lightweight, and the screen adjusts so that there isn’t a glare makes it the perfect ocean side companion.
#2: MY BEACH HAT
This hat is indestructible. It’s $26, and I have legit taken it all over the world. It’s been to Indonesia. It’s been on three cruises. It’s been to Nantucket and the Bahamas and St. Thomas and Australia. I don’t even baby it. I just put it in my suitcase and bam, it shows up to every destination ready to go. I must have a hat at the beach for sun protection. Must, must!
#3: SUNGLASSES
I’m such an aviator girl. I almost always wear Ray Bans, but I do have Amazon “dupes” that work really well too!
I’ve said this a gazillion times, but I wear my SPF every.single.solitary.day as the “primer” under my makeup. Even if I don’t wear makeup, I’ll add it on top of my daily moisturizer. I love two brands. I love Supergoop when I want a little bit of “glow” and Elta MD when I don’t. I love both!
I think I’ve been using this brand for 10 years now. Not only does it provide excellent coverage, but it smells AMAZING! It goes on light without being sticky or heavy feeling. It’s easy to wear all day.
#6: LIP SPF
I think it only takes having your lips sunburned one time to never not bring a lip SPF to the beach.
Any Yeti-style cup will do, but my family is OBESSED with these leakproof Stanleys! We even took them on our cruise with us in April. They are perfect for the beach bag because they don’t spill when you place them inside. Brilliant!
#8: MY SPEAKER
We’ve had this same Bose speaker for years and years. It has been on many beach trips with us. I couldn’t find a pic of our new one, but we bought THIS ONE because it’s smaller and lighter, and it was perfect on our cruise!
#9: MY FLIP FLOPS
Kensington and I both love our Tkees, but any flip flop will do for a trip to the beach. You need a shoe in your beach bag that is easy to slip on and slip off and light when you add it to the bag.
#10: BEACH TOWEL
We LOVE these beach towels! We have been buying this brand for years and years and years. I have washed and dried them a gazillion times, and they only get softer and better.
And last but not least…
…the actual beach bag 🙂 .
As you know, I have had THIS BEACH BAG for years and years and years. It comes in so many different colors (brights and neutrals), has a gazillion pockets, can hold a ton without getting damaged, and is only $17.
IT IS THE BEST!
This year for our cruise, I decided to try something new but similar…
…and for only $12, I bought THIS ONE. Same zippered pocket inside, same pockets on the outside, but in a fun neutral. It also comes in other “neutral” options too. It was so cute on our cruise!
One more option…I love to send my team gifts throughout the year, and a few weeks ago, I sent them all…
…one of these MONOGRAMMED TOTES 🙂 . Everyone told me their favorite summer color and their preferred monogram and goodness, these bags are super cute!
And those are the 10 “MUSTS” IN MY BEACH BAG!
Grab your beach bag and head over to read today’s second post on COUPLES TRIPS TIPS!
I would LOVE to know what a “must” is in YOUR beach bag! Please comment and share!
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I’ll see you all back here tomorrow. xx
Elspeth Mizner says
Such great ideas!! Thanks for sharing!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Emilee says
I love that the Lands End. totes are making a comeback! The brand is so nostalgic to me. I wore it all the time as a little girl in the 90s. 🙂
Sheaffer says
All those blonde pics!!! And I can’t wait to pack my cute new monogrammed beach bag from you!!!
Paula Hobbs says
What a cute team gift! I love the bag. Super sweet.
Juliet says
My hubby and I are currently on a beach vacation. I purchased the $12 beach bag from Amazon that you suggested and replaced my older Old Navy mesh bags that we’ve used in the past. Thank you ! 🏖️
Susan P Fitzpatrick says
I have a Lands End tote that is at least 20 years old that I used for my kids pool stuff. It’s still looks great after all these years. I love the Supergoop products for my face but I just the mist to try for body. I have the Vacation spf lotion and it smells so good but it’s heavier.
Laura Holmes says
I love those lands end bags! I have those and the ll bean ones. I think the lands end are way better. They wash great! Looking up your hat as I type this. I’ve had Jcrew ones that flop and never go back. Time for something new! Thanks for the recs!
Laura Crenshaw says
What size Lands End tote bag did you buy for your team? I’m trying to decide between the medium and large with the longer handles. I love this post and I love the beach! 😎
Mix and Match Mama says
Medium! It’s the perfect size for every day (not too gigantic!)
Sarah says
I always make sure that my waterproof pouch is in my beach (lake bag)! I got some amazing larger size pouches from Target years ago and it is great to throw my phone, kindle, cash, etc. in when we are out on the water. I know they’re secure!
Emily Reed says
Do you mind sharing where the precious clear bag is from In the #4 sunscreen for face pic? Love the beach and all of these!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! It’s from Barrington! I LOVE Barrington! https://www.barringtongifts.com/
Beverly says
Love all your suggestions. I just ordered the towels and the beach hat in coffee brown. Smallest size listed was medium/large. hope it’s not too big.
I can always count on you for great ideas at affordable prices. Thank you.
Janet says
I love to read my Kindle at the beach/pool, but, mine always overheats and I have to quit reading for a little bit. Have you found anything that keeps that from happening?
Thanks,
Mix and Match Mama says
Mine has never overheated while I was actually reading it, but a few times, it has by me just laying out there in the sun (on my towel). If I’m not reading it, I stick it in my bag or under my towel. I bet if you do that, it won’t happen again.
Leslie S says
Do you prefer the Bose to the Turtlebox?
Mix and Match Mama says
I honestly don’t think I have a preference. Our Bose has lasted such a long time, and we haven’t had any issues…but the turtle box is so darn indestructible and works really well too.