Summer Beach Bag Essentials to Grab

Hello Moms! Jillian from the Jillian Rosado Blog here, back again with some Beach Bag Essentials as we’re in the midst of everything summer and hopefully you’re enjoying some of it! I’m SO guilty as a mom of making sure I have everything I need for the kids and then I totally forget to pack anything for myself! Anyone else? So I’m not going to be sharing a long list of sand toys, hooded towels and pop-up beach cabanas for you today, I’m sharing what YOU need to enjoy your time on the beach… you know, those 5-10 minutes you get while the hubs takes the kids out in the water!

First you need a cute beach tote! You can shove all the kids stuff in that giant beach cart, but treat yourself to a cute bag for the beach and the weekend! This black and white stripe one will go with everything and the detachable tassel has the perfect pop of colors. (Even better? Its 50% off this month when you spend $50!). Be sure to also grab a waterproof pouch to put your beach badges, pool passes, cash, etc. This one can literally hold EVERYTHING 😉

Don’t forget to protect yourself! A big pair of sunnies like these Celine dupes that I live in (they’re under $15!) will shield ALL the sun from your face! Most importantly, don’t forget your sunscreen!! I can’t begin to tell you how many times I smother my boys in it, totally forget to apply my own and then I burn to a crisp! This line of sunscreens by COOLA has been getting rave reviews lately not only for being organic, but for being a waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen offering amazing coverage while providing anti-aging benefits as well – plus it has an amazing coconut smell! They even have a beauty exclusive for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which gives you a regular and travel size bottle in one pack!

Now that we have the basics covered, let’s get to entertainment! In those 10 minutes of bliss, why not listen to a quick podcast? I’ve been loving me some Rachel Hollis and The Skinny Confidential lately – so inspiring and hilarious at the same time! I love my Sudio wireless headphones for the beach – the sound quality is great and anything black and rose gold is a winner for me! They have a few color combos and I also got you 15% off your purchase with code JILLIAN – sweet, right?!! If podcasts aren’t your thing, just grab a good ol’ book and tear thru a quick chapter! Some books I’ve loved lately are (again) Rachel Hollis’ “Girl, Wash Your Face!” and “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rimes – the BEST $5 I’ve ever spent! I just ordered The Very Worst Missionary and cannot wait to start it! I did a blog post in the beginning of the year with a list of books I’ll be reading in 2018 if you’re looking for any other ideas!

Lastly, you GOTTA hydrate! I’m a HUGE fan of YETI products and this tumbler is perfect for the beach, especially in this gorgeous coral color! What makes these cups so great is not only are they for hot or cold beverage, but they maintain their temperature for hours AND this one has a magnetic closure on the lid so there’s no spillage. Once you go Yeti, you’ll never go back – I promise you that!

So that’s my quick roundup of Beach Bag Essentials! If you missed last month’s post with some fab MomSuits for Under $50, be sure to check it out so you’re fully prepared for those beach days and as always, be sure to subscribe to My Blog and follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see all the craziness of my daily life while keeping it stylish on a budget! xo