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Summer Vacation - Beach Edition
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items This summer, we have a big vacation planned with my in-laws + all the siblings and cousins. We are going to North Padre Island/Corpus Christi. My crew consists of 2 adults, my 11-year-old daughter, and my will-be 1-year-old twins. This is all the stu...
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Games
Beach Gear
Health and Saftey
Kids Stuff
Clothing, Swim Suits, & Accessories
North Padre Rentals & Experiences
Games
My hope is that the kiddos (and adults) can unplug and spend some quaility time together so I will be bringing board games. This is one of my preteens favorites!
Spin Master Dumb Ways to Die Card Game
This game is fun and fast paced so it will be great for our group to play.
USAOPOLY TAPPLE Fast-Paced Family Word Game
We have some big and fun personailites so this will be a very fun game to play.
Lucky Egg Grab The Mic Family Karaoke Game
I LOVE this game so much. I have multiple explansion packs. I am super excited to bring this.
Cards Against Humanity
Case for my cards against humanity
1200-2200 Card Game Case for Cards Against Humanity & Trading Cards
Expansion packs for CAH are a must.
Cards Against Humanity: Hot Box 300-Card Expansion
This pack will be fun considering all the siblings are 90's kids.
Cards Against Humanity: Pop Culture Bundle + 10 New Cards
Beach Gear
Overheating is a big worry so these will come with us and stay attached to our wagon.
2 Pack Portable Stroller Fan 4 Speed USB
We will have a total of 12 kiddos ranging in ages from 13 to almost 1 on this trip so we will have a ton of beach toys. I am excited to bring these for shell collecting. I like that the buckets are collapseable to they will fit nicely in our waggon.
Beach Toys 2-Pack Sand Buckets & Scooper
2 of the little cousins LOVE trucks so they will love this set!
Beach Toys 35PCS Sand Castle Kit for Kids
This will be great for all the bigger kiddos. I know I want to make a big sand castle with my oldest!
SupMLC 27PCS Beach Sand Castle Toy Set
I love beach towels and my mother in law loves flamingos so I think these will make her happy!
Bay Isle Home™ Ambrosane Tropical Flamingos Floral Beach Towel | 100% Cotton Pool Towel, 30"x60" (Set of 2) | Wayfair
I love this pattern!
Dovecove 100% Cotton Jacquard Printed 2 Pack Beach Towels & Reviews | Wayfair
Health and Saftey
Sunscreen for 2 toddlers and my 11 year old will be hard to keep up with so I am going to use any tools that will help speed up the process without risking missing spots.
Duo GB Solar Buddies Refillable Roll On Sponge
Sun protection is a must but I also want to be mindful that the ocean and beach are another living things home so I am going with a reef safe option. This is what I will be bringing for the adults/preteen
Thinksport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen 6oz
This is what I will be bringing for the babies. There will be no sunburns on my watch.
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen 6 Oz
Sun protection for the lips as well.
Sun Bum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm
Kids Stuff
Traveling with twin babies has unique challenges so I love stuff like this. Highchairs are still a must but we can't take two full size ones in the car so these portable ones will be perfect this summer.
Bright Starts Pop 'N Sit Portable Booster Seat
Clothing, Swim Suits, & Accessories
Finding swim suits for the kiddos is SO HARD. Everything is either blue or green or a color that blends into the water. I wanted bright and visible especially for two one year olds at the beach. This is one of the options I am bringing to keep them p...
Baby UPF 50+ One Piece Zipper Swimsuit
This is another option we are going to bring. Again its bright and visable + protects from the sun well!
Baby Boy One Piece Long Sleeve Swimsuit UPF50+
Sun protection is a top priority so we will obviously be wearing hats that have SPF protection. This one comes in a two pack which is a twin mom win!
Toddler Baby Sun Hat UPF 50+ Adjustable
Sun protection for the eyes is just as important and I wanted something that would stay secure so these were the perfect option for that.
Mausito Baby Sunglasses 0-24 Months UV
Sand gets so HOT and you never know whats hiding in the sand so we will of course be wearing hard soled water shoes!
Racqua Toddler Baby Water Shoes Quick Dry
Obviously swim diapers are a must with babies so these are the ones I am planning on bringing.
ALVABABY 2pcs Reusable Adjustable Swim Diapers
North Padre Rentals & Experiences
This is the condos our family is staying at. Each family in our large group got separate condos.
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