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I just got back from a long beach vacation and I swear the one thing that made me feel most sane and civilized was my box of unscented baby wipes. The cure for all sorts of beach sins that shall go unmentioned here.

I had never touched a wet wipe until I became a mother 7 years ago and now I wonder how I ever lived without them. 😂😂🤷🏻‍♀️

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I swear I’ve had this same thought so many times over the past several weeks at various “beachy” activities!

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As a mom with two very young kids, the best beach hack we've found is bringing a small/kiddie inflatable pool to the beach, use some buckets to fill it with ocean water (and let it sit out in the sun if the water needs to warm up a bit), throw an umbrella over it, and it's perfect for keeping the babes happy and cool on a hot day!

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My secret beach weapon is a new find but has absolutely changed the game for me. No more uncomfortably laying flat and trying to hold a book above you. https://a.co/d/01ui5W4D

And then I also bring a continuous spray water bottle so I can cool off without having to get up.

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Wow you have absolutely mastered the beach. Brava.

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For the chipotle kids meal, you can also get a fountain drink or their house-made drinks — we’ve had the pomegranate and citrus (without the cane sugar), and they are so good.

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The way I gasped at the ring – so beaut! My beach secret weapon is to take a waterproof beach blanket to sit/lie on so you can use your towel to dry off after a dip without having to sit back down on it when it's wet and sandy.

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!!!!!!!! I’ve never even thought to look for this but as someone who shakes out their towel approx every hour this is brilliant

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That keychain ring holder...whoever invented that is a genius! 🤯

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I know! Sam saw it on Shark Tank!

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Shark Tank is responsible for one of my fave fun little side prezzies to give to men! It's called Foot Cardigan and it's the best. I hope those key chain ring people got a deal!!!

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I had no idea ring key chains existed but that is genius! So many great links this week as always.

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I didn't either until Sam gave me one! And aw, thank you :)

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Wow, Aja, you are having the best vacation reading spree! So many great ones. I'm bringing The God of the Woods on vacation with me this week, so I'm glad to hear you loved it.

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Can't wait to hear what you think... of Intermezzo and Blue Sisters too!

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I also stand by my cooler backpack! Perfect for biking to picnics or the beach :) I got mine through an old company and hate having the logo on there, but not as much as I love lugging all my chilled liquids and berries. 🥂🍓🫐

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And nothing beats some chilled fruit by the beach!

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Ok that sounds like my type of swag

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My beach secret weapons are large, reusable mesh zipper bags. Great for keeping messy sunscreen, kindles/phones, and kids stuff all separate but easy to find in your beach bag!

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Like packing cubes for the beach! Copying immediately!

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I haven’t been to the beach this year but my fave tip is to bring fruit in your cooler! My gfs and I once did a trip to Brighton beach (nyc) and we packed a cooler with fresh fruit from the markets there. A cool cherry on a hot day 😘😘😘 you also get bonus points for bringing watermelon.

My husband and I got these foldable rocking chairs as a wedding gift and they make us feel like an old married couple 😂 we use them at the beach, lake and at music festivals. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/gci-outdoor-freestyle-rocker-mesh-chair-18gciufrstylrckrmodra/18gciufrstylrckrmodra?sku=25440691&camp=CSE:DSG_92700080069002218_pla_pla-2299037326780_58700008711410658_71700000118496813&segment=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADv4bTaavqYVEC2ualwHLY-4x-aqt&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw1uhtgTUAjysOMoC_P_x-3-tkH5MyM4e8GQdpn_WjpwfjhJdJZRD9RoCZocQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

We also have these nifty umbrellas to attach to them https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/sport-brella-versa-brella-16llauvrsbrllxxxxodr/16llauvrsbrllxxxxodr?sku=15388834&camp=CSE:DSG_92700080069002218_pla_pla-2299037326780_58700008711410658_71700000118496813&segment=&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADv4bTaavqYVEC2ualwHLY-4x-aqt&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZwwOidEq08iJNzhBUOMC7Y1L9jYnKaY7mxPVDI81WQ6T_5GzEIzwRexoC5mcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Wait I'm dying at this chair's description. "Spring-Action Rocking Technology™ provides smooth, relaxed swaying"...! They look incredible.

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They’re awesome!

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Can I just contribute with a random piece of information: the literal translation of the name of that fantastic Faro ring is "If I die (Si Muero)" - which makes it even cooler!

My secret beach weapon is a £8 Tesco foldable chair that has a net in one of the arms for holding drinks. Makes me feel like a retired old lady who just knows how to enjoy life (read: back support) and I'm here for it.

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Ohh that is somehow the exact energy of that ring. Thank you for sharing!

Back support is *critical*, but the true star sounds like the drink-holder.

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I’ve said many times this summer that this is the best purchase I’ve ever made. This UPF umbrella blocks out the sun, stakes securely into the sand, and keeps you cool: https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/sport-brella-premiere-upf-50-umbrella-shelter-8-ft-22ifousprtbrllprmrec/22ifousprtbrllprmrec?sku=22828376&camp=EML:DSG_TRN:07232023_DSG_Bopis_ConfirmedPickup:LINK_1&customerkey=

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