This
morning I visited CBS 2 Chicago to share some fun and nifty things moms should
consider popping into their beach bags this summer.
Although it feels like monsoon season outside here in Chi-town today,
tomorrow (or 5 minutes from now) it could turn into a scorcher. So here is the list of the things I
shared and where to find them for yourself. If you want to see the segment, look for the rotating billboard on the Chicago Parent home page.
1. The L.L. Bean Boat Tote. These bags are big and sturdy and have
a lifetime guarantee. Plus they come in pretty colors, a multitude of sizes and
can be personalized with you family’s name. I’m ordering one that says “Beach
Mum” on it. They’re a no-brainer for your beach gear. Order them online at L.L.bean.com
2. The Neat Sheet. Like I said this morning, big heavy
beach blankets are out.
Light-weight, water and sand resistant beach sheets are in. They're also great for Ravinnia or those long little league games. Find them at neatsheet.com,
or at your local CVS, Walgreens, or big box kind of stores.
3. The Sigg Bottle. You’ll never do plastic again. These
water bottles are tough aluminum on the outside, top-secret, super safe liner
on the inside. They won’t leach bad ugly chemicals into your water, and they
come in 144 of the coolest patterns you’ve ever seen. Find these bottles at Siggusa.com, or at sporting good
stores.
4. The Powder Pouch. These cute little pouches are filled
with talc and when rubbed across your kid’s sand-laden body parts, the sand
falls away. Sounds too good to be true I know. But trust me, it’s all
good. You can order these at
powderpouch.com
5. Aqua sphere water goggles. What do we loath most about our
kids' goggles? The adjustment process for sure. These goggles are super strong, give 100% UV protection and
allow for 180 degree visibility. But the best part is that adjusting them is a
breeze. You just push in two
little buttons on the side and slide the band back and forth. I could kiss the creator of these.
6. The safe-kid kit. This you make yourself by filling a
re-sealable plastic bag with stuff to keep your kiddos safe at the beach or
pool. Include any brand of continuous spray sunscreen,(it’s
the easiest to apply), a mini first aid kit, handi-wipes, and the Bug
Band. Bug Bands are like flea
collars for your kids, but hey fit around their wrists or ankles, not their
necks. You can find them at Walgreens or bugband.net.
Now you
are all set for fun times at the lakefront or community pool. Happy summer!