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1. Upgrade your beach towel to one that includes a built-in pillow (and pockets for various belongings) for the best sun-soaked nap of your life.
2. Situate yourself in a beach chair with one 👏 very important feature 👏 — a canopy shade!
3. Or go the full mile and retreat into a shady tent that's ridiculously lightweight, easy to set up, and actually fits back inside its carrying bag.
4. Document the best moments (before sand inevitably infiltrates every part of your body) with a stylish matte Instax that whips out flawless, vintage-tinged snaps.
5. Prep the gang for an epic water balloon fight in just 60 secs with a filler and balloons set* (with a self-tying design, because thank the heavens).
6. Sport a handheld misting fan everywhere you go for a pocket-sized blast of cool relief.
7. Rock a flattering swimsuit to solidify your status as the fiercest babe on the beach.
8. Dab, dab, and dab on some more baby powder in order to stop sand from clinging onto you.
9. When in doubt, toss around a gold confetti-filled beach ball that screams, "I'm carefree and having so much fun!"
10. Rather than lugging around a fragile wine bottle, opt for some reusable wine pouches for a buzz that might make you temporarily forget the sun beating down on your back.
11. Or for something a lil' more discreet, use sunscreen bottles that are meant for anything but.
12. Plunker down a compact foldable table for yummy picnic food that won't taste like sand and regret!!
13. Let those OOO vibes roll all summer long with a cute floppy hat that does the talking for you.
14. Apply coconut oil to your hair for a protective layer against sun and salt water damage.
15. Or just wear a trusty swim cap if you want to ensure your hair stays totally dry.
16. Stash an attention-grabbing book (or three) in your beach bag so you can get lost in some quality no-phone time.
17. Pack some flushable wipes for when the beach bathroom situation is either nonexistent, gross AF, and just plain out of supplies.
18. Ditch your flimsy beach towel for a weather-proof, mildew-resistant mat that makes clean-up a total breeze.
19. Take some whale-y sick underwater videos on your phone using a handy dandy waterproof case.
20. Reapply your SPF in mere seconds with SPF 70 sunscreen spray — it dries super quickly and your hands will be saved from greasy residue 🙌.
21. Dump all of your beach necessities into a mesh tote bag so you can get rid of the sand with your items still inside.
22. Harness those Olympic-level skills of yours by destroying your enemies (I mean, friendly opponents?) in a game of beach volleyball.
23. Keep your snacks and beverages ice, ice (baby) cold with a reliable nine-can cooler.
24. The right tunes make everything better, so keep 'em coming and throw a little dance party with a water resistant bluetooth speaker.
25. Dry yourself off (after your friends casually toss you into the water) with a super absorbent microfiber towel.
Beach day = a happy affair.
