Tips for Enjoying a Beach Day
Tips for Enjoying a Beach Day
Beach days can be enjoyable and rejuvenating. They also can be a hassle. To help you make the most of your beach day, here are some tips that can help.
Don’t Overpack
One of the biggest mistakes families can make is overpacking. Lounge chairs, blankets, toys, coolers, picnic baskets, and towels can make for a challenging set up. Remember, you have to pack all that stuff back up at the end of the day, when you’ll be much less enthusiastic.
Check Tides
If you are going to the beach along the ocean or where tides affect the sea level, make sure you try to schedule a time when tides are low. This allows more room for beachgoers and a less crowded experience.
Bring Snacks or Refreshments
Rather than attempting to pack a full lunch or dinner, plan for snacks, light drinks, fresh fruit, and other lighter fare. This will be easier to pack and carry and will keep your crowd energized instead of sluggish.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Sun
Respect the sun by bringing a beach umbrella, suntan lotion, hats, sunglasses, and light clothing. If you or others are getting pink, it is probably already too late.
Limit Toys
Usually, a trowel, plastic beach bucket, frisbee, and perhaps a football are plenty to keep the family entertained. The main focus should be on the water and relaxing. Plus, it is amazing what you can create with a trowel, bucket, and a few pairs of hands.
Make Plans for Clean Up
Preparing for a quick clean up following your day at the beach can be almost as important as preparing for the beach. Bring extra clothes, a small towel or brush to help remove sand, and a bag for wet clothes and towels. An inexpensive plastic garden sprayer filled with water can work wonders in getting sand off of feet and arms. Baby powder also helps to remove moisture from the skin to allow sand to be easily wiped off.
Planning can make life just a bit more enjoyable and stress-free. That is also the case when you count on our independent insurance agents to help protect your auto, home, life, and business. Get the peace of mind you deserve with a no-cost, no-obligation insurance review and price quote.
Do you have questions about your insurance? Find an insurance agent near you with our Agent Finder
Search All Blogs
Search All Blogs
Read More Blogs
Non-Profits Need Protection Too! Safeguarding Your Good Works with Insurance
Non-Profits and Insurance: Myths Busted! Protecting Your Good Works
Beyond the Grave: Burial Insurance vs. Life Insurance Explained
Don’t Be Buried by Confusion: Understanding Burial and Life Insurance
Cracking the Code: Your Car’s VIN and What It Means to You
VIN Decoder Ring: Unveiling the Mysteries of Your Car’s Identification Number
The Aftermath: Proving Your Possessions After a Disaster
Homeowner’s Insurance Hero: How to Prepare for a Claim Before Disaster Strikes
Lost in Translation: Skills of the Past That Young People Might Miss Out On
From Fax Machines to Fancy Footwork: 6 Skills Younger Generations Might Not Have
Beyond the Box Truck: When Does Your Business Need Special Vehicle Insurance?
Business on the Move? Don’t Get Stuck Without the Right Vehicle Insurance
From Bronze Age to Boomers: How Life Expectancy Went From Meh to Magnificent
How Long Will You Live? A Look at Life Expectancy Throughout History (and Why You Might Need Life Insurance)
From Chauffeur to Cheerleader: The Teen Driver’s (and Parent’s!) Guide to Car-Buying Chaos
Teen Driver on the Horizon? This Guide Will Steer You Through Car-Buying Chaos
When Branches Become Brawls: Who Pays When a Tree Attacks Your House?
Neighborly Nightmare: Tree Trouble and Your Homeowner’s Insurance
From Pet Rocks to Pokémania: A Funtastic Journey Through 50 Years of Fads
A Look Back, and a Look Forward