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MUST HAVES For Moms This Summer- Some Helpful Finds :)
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items Certainly not an all-inclusive rec list, but full of helpful items. I'm a FIRM believer in something ALL women should lose after the age of 30: the weight of other people's opinions and judgements. I know so many of us are self-conscious but for what...
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Bathing Suits/Wraps
Beach Skin Care
Beach Hair Care
Accessories
Toys & Games
Bathing Suits/Wraps
Some coverage bathing suits, some tummy control recommendations for suits, y'all know the deal: stuff for those of us shaped like actual humans… Moms not models over here. And that's ok. Better than ok.
Love this one- REAL PHOTO. A must! It doesn't have to turn into Giselle- YOU have to feel confident!
AI'MAGE Women's One Piece Tummy Control Swimsuit
Own it and LOVE IT. Love it so much it’s on another of my rec lists- this is a real pic of me NOT EVEN LOSING MY PHONE (whattttttt) Does not move an INCH. Thank god 😂
Women's Smoothing Shirred Scoopneck Full Coverage One Piece Swimsuit - Shade & Shore™ Black M: Nylon Spandex Blend, Adjustable Straps
My 17-year-old like liked this so much she stole it from me. She looks better in it anyway and I’m OK with that haha
Women's Crochet Cover Up Sarong - Wild Fable™ Black L/XL
Beach Skin Care
As a nurse, I cannot stress the importance of the fact that you get one envelope. One covering of skin… Please care for it. Most sun damage occurs before the age of two. Protect yourselves!
Your lips are skin too!! They can get burned too- protect them AND keep the salt from drying them out.
Sun Bum SPF 30 Lip Balm Sunscreen 0.5oz
The ONLY thing I've ever used- the coverage and sunburn prevention is amazing. I have 2 with fair skin and blue eyes- don't ask me how, but this is where we are haha Most skin damage occurs in the first 2 years of life, protect yourselves and the bab...
Bullfrog Quik Gel Sunscreen SPF 50, 5oz
If a sunshade isn't ACTUAL skin care at the beach, nothing is! Currently on sale at Target for 50% off, not sold in stores.
Monoprice 7-Foot, 4-Person Beach/Camp Sunshade, with UPF 50+ UV Protection, Stretchy and Lightweigh, Easy Shade for the Beach, Camping, Sports Events
Baby/toddler sun hat for those beach trips!
Toddler Baby Sun Hat Kids Summer UPF 50+ for Boys Girls Adjustable Beach Hats with Bucket Wide Brim Age 1-7 Years
After a day at the beach with kids, these are really nice to bring me back down to earth again. Calmly. Hahah
BodyRestore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy
Beach Hair Care
Y’all know how rough the salt is on our hair- take extra good care of it after beach days, it’s so fragile!
Used for people with hard water but mannn after the pool or the beach it's a staple for adding moisture back into everyone's hair!
Metal Detox Anti-Breakage Hair Mask
This smells so delicious. Don’t eat it, but love it anyway. Light on my hair, doesn’t weigh it down a single bit. Perfection in a bottle.
Brazilian Joia ™ Milky Leave-In Conditioner
Protect your hair/scalp- and the kids’ too! No hats? Spray em down. Scalp sunburn is like a 1 star review. No thanks!
Scalp & Hair Mist Organic Sunscreen SPF 30
Accessories
I hate getting sand places it shouldn’t be, and I also hate not being able to carry things or be comfortable!!
A NEED. Bro. Sand in places it shouldn't be is a hard pass for ya girl here- you'll never sit in sand again. Shake it out and DONE.
Sand free towels- OMG YES THEY WORK!!!
HUGE sandproof towel!! Gigantic beach blanket, fits 4 adults!
Sandproof Beach Blanket 78x81, 4-7 Adults
Roxy tote for all the beach trips- so cute and functional!
Roxy Women's Lightweight Straw Beach Tote
You know it’s going to happen. Thank God for that leakproof braid.
Tampax Compact Radiant Compact Tampons Regular Absorbency - Unscented - 28ct
Toys & Games
Gotta have stuff to do at the beach- in the water and on the sand! These are normal items we love playing with- our kiddos go nuts over some things.
The classic beach ball in the classic colors :)
Inflatable Pool and Beach Ball 13"
Can't wait to see THESE in action!! Just bought them the other day for our absolutely massive upcoming summer kickoff pool party!
Fun-Here Water Guns 6 Pack Foam Soakers
Do you bring your dog to the beach or out by the pool? The little guy- or girl- might love this super cute dog toy!
Pufferfish Dog Ball Plush Toy - Sun Squad™