Summer fun!
Beach Fun Recap ☀️
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Okay, let’s get something straight: I’m a fall girl through and through. And don’t even get me started on Christmas—I live for the holidays. Period. 🎃🎄
But there’s something magical about that first real summer day. You know the one—when the air feels warmer, the days stretch longer, and everything just feels lighter. After a long winter, it’s like the world exhales.
This summer, I made a promise to myself: make memories. Good, messy, sandy, loud, beautiful memories with my favorite people. And we did just that—with a beach trip that was totally worth every grain of sand we’re still finding in our bags.
Now, I don’t know if I’m the only one who thinks this way, but you’ll probably decide by the end of this if we’re on the same page or not.
When we first started planning, I had this dreamy vision of salty air, sun-kissed cheeks, and a blissful reset. I thought, Ah yes, vacation.
HA. BIG HA.
Let me just tell you—prepping for a beach day with toddlers is harder work than any 9–5, honey. We packed it all—coolers full of Lunchables, turkey & cheese sandwiches, Coca-Colas, sunscreen, sand toys, fans, towels, tents, chairs… and of course, the speaker.
By the time we lugged our overstuffed wagon to the edge of the water, we ALL needed a nap.
But then… that breeze hit. Toes in the sand. Kids laughing. Friends talking. Cold drink in hand. That moment made it all worth it. It was exactly what my heart needed.
So, if you’re planning a beach trip with toddlers and a crew in tow—let me share my must-haves to help make it a little easier:
🌴 Jeep Wagon from Amazon – I’ll link it because this thing SAVED us. Durable, roomy, and worth every penny. It hauled our cooler, tents, chairs, and even our 4-year-old through the sand. It also doubled as a cart for groceries and made our checkout way easier when the luggage cart line was chaos.
🏖️ Sand toys from Walmart – Cheap, cheerful, and totally toddler-approved. Our kids stayed busy digging and building the entire time.
❄️ A solid cooler – We brought our Roadie, and it kept our sandwiches fresh and our drinks icy all day long.
🎶 Music is a must – One of our friends brought their Turtlebox speaker, and let me tell you—it changed the vibe completely. Beach vibe = upgraded.
🗑️ Trash bags + pack light mindset – Because the walk back from the beach hits different. Trust me.
All in all, it wasn’t the relaxing, toes-up getaway I imagined… it was better. It was real, fun, chaotic, joyful—a memory-maker.
Hope this helps you plan your own beach adventure—and don’t forget the snacks! 😉
Jeep wagon link: Amazon.com : Jeep Deluxe Wrangler Stroller Wagon with Cooler Bag and Parent Organizer by Delta Children, Black/Green : Toys & Games
Beach Toys:
Playday 4.5" Sand Castles - Walmart.com
Oversized Plastic Sand Shovel - Walmart.com
WASHWEPE Beach Toys Plastic Assorted Color for Children in Schools 4Pcs 6.5X3.1in - Walmart.com
Playday 2 Gallon Blue Pail - Walmart.com
Cooler:
Amazon.com : YETI Roadie 15 Hard Cooler with DoubleDuty Shoulder Strap, Charcoal : Sports & Outdoors
Speaker: