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beach day essentials!

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from the perfect set up to beach bag essentials! my number one tip is to buy products that are compact and lightweight, perfect for carrying to and from the beach!
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the perfect beach set up

canopies, chairs, wagons and more!

 
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legit the best beach canopy on the market and SOOO worth the price. beyond easy to set up and is not too heavy to carry when packed down.
COOLCABANA 5
 
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a beach wagon is a GAME CHANGER. stores all your items and is easy to transport.
Mac Sports XL Folding Wagon with Brakes
 
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backpack beach chairs are the best! So easy to carry and perfect for sitting in the shade or tanning while reclined!
Tommy Bahama Beach Chair 2-pack
 
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we love this beach blanket as it comes with stakes to keep it in place, is water and sand proof and packs down into the SMALLEST bag.
Water and Sandproof Beach Blanket
 
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if you are paranoid (like I often am) leaving valuables at your beach site while going for a swim, this lockbox is a great option! it holds all the necessities (wallet, keys, phone) and can be secured to an umbrella, chair or cooler.
Portable Indoor/Outdoor Lock Box Safe Key Combo
 
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one of the BEST items I have ever purchased. Attaches to any umbrella or canopy pole and provides so much storage for beach items like sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks, drinks, etc.
Beach Umbrella Table Tray with Cup & Snack Holders
 
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lightweight and affordable, you wont break the bank buying this cooler. bonus: it fits perfectly in most beach wagons :) great for a small group (2-4 people)
Igloo Marine Ultra 30 Cooler

what's in my beach bag

my must haves for a day at the beach 

 
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hands down the best beach bag I have ever had. has lasted me 10 years, stores all the essentials and zips closed!
Boat and Tote®, Zip-Top
 
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really any water bottle will do, but the hydroflask is my go to. keeps water cold, durable and so many cute colors
Hydro Flask Water Bottle
 
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an affordable and quick dry visor. perfect for when you have beach hair that can only be tamed by throwing it into a bun
Sukeen Sports Sun Visor Lightweight Packable
 
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a splurge item! so flattering for large or round faces, if you know of any dupes please comment them!
Ray-Ban Rb4306 Hexagonal Sunglasses
 
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a must have for managing the beach day tangles! and of course compact and small :)
Wet Brush Mini Detangler Hair Brush, Pink
 
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such a versatile bag! great for storing beauty essentials (sunscreen, hair products, lip balm) or using as a wet bag for your suit after a beach day!
Fokongna Wet Dry Bag Waterproof Travel Pouch
 
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a must have! I use this after my final swim of the day to help add moisture back into my dried out beach hair. plus it smells incredible!
Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave In Conditioner 4oz
 
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waterproof for up to 80 minutes, mineral sunscreen. great for acne prone/oily skin. a holy grail product!
EltaMD UV Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 50+
 
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waterproof and high SPF. bonus it smells amazing!
Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen
 
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spray on sunscreen that is perfect for touch ups and reapplying.
Hawaiian Tropic Everyday Active SPF 50 Spray
 
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a perfect beach day snack box with removable compartments. I like to include all my non-perishable snacks (chips, crackers, nuts, dried fruit, candy, etc.) to save space in our cooler
Snackbox with Lid and Handle
 
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a perfect accessory for beach hair. this one is great for long/thick hair!
Kitsch Octopus Claw Hair Clips, 2pcs
 
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perfect for securing hair while in the water.
Kitsch Spiral Hair Ties - Creaseless, 4pcs