If you're planning on taking a trip to the beach this summer, make sure you're prepared for sand, sea, and sun with these 20 beach hacks.
1. Sprinkle Baby Powder On Your Skin To Help Get Rid Of Dirt
Sprinkle a small amount of baby powder on your skin to help get rid of dirt and grime while at the beach.
2. DIY Beach Towel Blanket With A Pillow
If you'd rather lounge on the beach than be swimming in the water, then you will absolutely love this beach towel with a pillow, and it doesn't require too much sewing skill to put together making for a perfect beginners project!
3. Fitted Sheet Hack
Sand-free lounging and picnic space made easy with a fitted sheet and a few weighted items to anchor the corner. Your anchors can be anything--a cooler and beach bags work perfectly.
4. Instant Water & Sand Proof Phone Case
As someone who is active in the water, whether I'm lounging on the beach or taking the Jet-ski's for a cruise, I stuff my phone in a few Ziploc baggies to protect it from the sand and water. Especially when riding the Jet-ski's, because you never know when you're gonna need a little assistance.
5. Sunscreen Bottle Valuable Holder
Don't want to leave your valuables on the beach and unprotected? Well, using an empty bottle of sunscreen is an inexpensive hack for hiding those valuables. Simply, cut a small opening at the top of the bottle to fit your keys, phone, money/cards, etc.
6. DIY Beach Vacation Emergency Kit
From Advil to sunscreen, cortisone cream to tweezers, band-aids to baby powder you can personalize your kit for what works best for you and your family.
7. Make Edible Ice Packs
Make edible ice packs with frozen grapes and juice boxes and water bottles.
8. Freeze Water Balloons
Freeze water balloons so when they thaw the kiddos can have a water balloon fight.
9. Sunburn Treatment
Freeze aloe vera gel in an ice tray before leaving for the beach so when you return you have a soothing treatment for that nasty sunburn.
10. Mesh Beach Bag
If you have kids and enjoy the beach but would like it if the sand stayed at the beach, then this nifty hack is for you! Put their toys in a mesh bag so the sand will just flow right through and you won't be bringing it home with you.
11. Kids Beach Pool
I love this idea! It is so nice to be able to let them play and still have fun without having all the worry of them playing in the lake itself.
12. Homemade Sunscreen
If you're like me and have sensitive skin or are worried about the chemicals in your sunscreen, then make your own! The recipe is a lot easier than you would think, and I feel so much better knowing what's actually going on my skin.
13. Beach Games
This is an easy way to entertain your little ones while you relax.
14. Lie On A Yoga Mat Instead Of A Beach Towel
Thank goodness for water proof yoga mats so we aren't laying on wet towels!
15. Sponge Lei
Super easy, inexpensive, and a fun project for your kiddos. Soak the sponge lei in water while you're sitting on the beach to stay cool.
16. Use A Plaster of Paris To Make Sandy Hand Print Keepsakes
What a fun craft for you and your kiddos, and a great keepsake! For the directions click here.
Turn your steering wheel upside down before getting out of the vehicle to prevent you from burning your hands when you get back in.
18. New Summer 'Do?
If you're looking for a new hair 'do squeeze some lemon juice on your hair before going out to the beach to capture some natural highlights.
19. Protect Your Hair From The Sun
Love being in the sun but hate the damage it does to your hair? Click here to learn how to prep your hair for swimming to prevent damage.
20. Turn Your Flip Flops Upside Down
Turn your flip flops upside down when you're at the beach to prevent them from burning your feet when you put them back on.
Which of these beach hacks were your favorite? Which do you agree with or disagree with? Let me know at www.facebook.com/lakemacvacations!