Checklist for Your Family Beach Trip

Heading to the beach this summer? If you're like me, you always forget something. Use this checklist when packing:

• Large beach bag.
• Sunscreen Lotion, preferably SPF 15. (higher for the little ones - and your husband's bald head!)
• Lip balm.
• Lotion - the sun and salt water really dry out that skin.
• A beach umbrella if you have one.
• Adequate changes of clothing for the family, including shoes.
• Towels.
• Wash cloths in plastic bags or wipes in containers.
• A good book or two!
• Beach blankets.
• Pails and shovels.
• Frisbee and beach ball for the kids.
• Sunglasses.
• Brimmed hats for everyone.
• A cooler to store lunch, snacks, juices, water, and sodas.
• Your iPod.
• Beach chairs.
• Plastic bags (don’t forget to save one for the kids to store their collected sea shells.)
• Cell phone.
• Camera (disposable).
• First Aid Kit.
• Life jackets and flotation devices.
• Put cell phone and money pouch in plastic bag and keep in cooler. This way, you don’t have to bring a purse or worry about it being stolen.

Have a great time...and be safe!