beach bag essentials

  I'm so excited for our beach vacay coming up!  Here's what's in my beach bag. 

1. {SPF} la roche posay sunscreen milk- i used to worship the sun with oil (yeah I was a bad girl) but now I protect my skin with this sunscreen
{available @ walgreens}

2. {Magazines/books} i have tons i've been meaning to catch up on and under the umbrella is the perfect time. 

3. {Evian spray} mist yourself with this while sunbathing (or just take a dip in the ocean) to feel rejuvenated

4.{iPod} for your beach playlist ;-)

5. {camera} for beautiful beach photo ops

6. {baby powder} sprinkle this on your body and dust off with a towel to get the sand off

7. {headband} lululemon, of course

8. {beach towel} Ralph Lauren

9. {lip balm with SPF} bobbi brown

10. {shades} ray ban wayfarer (on my wish list)

11. {beach hat} j.crew

What's in your beach bag?

{road-trip checklist}

I'm a planner, therefore I make a lot of lists.  I have to-do lists, grocery lists, wish lists, packing lists, etc.  Because we have an upcoming road trip planned, I made a list of my must have items to make the long car ride more tolerable.


1. {audiobooks} "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac & anything by Chelsea Handler keep me entertained.  My husband enjoys financial audiobooks which put me to Zzzzz :-)

*available at iTunes.com for download to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod


2. Nap blanket, eyemask & pillow
*available at brookstone.com


3. {Playlist} upbeat songs like "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson are sure to help pass the time.


4. Ice chest- with drinks & sandwiches & snacks


5. Hand sanitizing wipes & trash bag


6. Comfy clothing & flip flops


7. {Reusable cups} much greener than the styrofoam ones at gas stations


8. {iPad/laptop/dvd player} so I can play scrabble with mom or watch a movie


9. Yankee candle car freshner- especially if you're riding with boys- trust me!


10. {1st aid kit} because ya never know


11. {Magazines/books} My favorite guilty pleasure magazines include Us Weekly & People Style Watch; other favs are Self & Women's Health, which have great fitness & nutrition info. 


I am hoping to finally finish "The Bell Jar'' by Sylvia Plath. 

There you have it, my essentials for a pleasant road trip.  Happy travels!