The beach hasn't always been my favourite place to visits, as I can't stand the sand. The girls aren't overly keen when they arrive but the longer they are there, the more they enjoy it. We try to visit the beach at least two or more times a year, if we can. All depending on the weather. I always prepare a beach bag(s) when we go to the beach for the day.
Sun Lotion - Make sure you apply sun lotion on the children and yourself before going out of the house and again when you arrive at the beach. Ideally, the childrens sun lotion should be 50+. Make sure that the sun lotion isn't out of date. It may be best to buy a new sun lotion each year.
Towels - Lots of towels. A towel each and then a 2 or 3 spare so you can sit down.
Swim Suits - These are the best clothing for the beach, and you or your kids could take a visit to the sea too.
Baby shade - If you have a young baby or toddler then you could buy a sun shaded tent to keep them out of the heat and prevent them getting burnt.
Drinks - Usually we all visit the beach when it's hot, so it may be best to bring plenty of water for everyone.
Snacks - If your planning to stay on the beach all day then you could pack some snacks and small meals for the day. As usually, cafes and restaurant near a beach a pretty pricey!
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Yes! It is a 3 minute walk from our house so I take the dog along it every day!
ReplyDeleteNowhere exotic but I have been a couple of times to Blackpool & Whitby so far this year.
ReplyDeleteWe went on our first family holiday down to Cornwall in June and had a lovely time visiting the beach :)
ReplyDeleteYes we've been to our local one a couple of times this year, it's always a lovely day out for the kids.
ReplyDeleteNot yet but hope to soon xxx
ReplyDeletenope not yet but we plan to go to one in north wales at talacre bay its beautiful there on a nice day xx fab giveaway x
ReplyDeleteno not yet as weather not been that great
ReplyDeleteWe've just had a week at Butlins Skegness and hit the beach a couple of times :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah a couple of times on holiday!
ReplyDeleteAshleigh
we've been a couple of times, but hoping the weather gets better for the 6 weeks off and we will go lots more
ReplyDeleteNot yet hopefully if the weathers nice we will be going thursday :)
ReplyDeleteIsle of white for a week in June and again in October
ReplyDeleteno unfortunately
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately no, I've been quite unwell, but hopefully I can visit again one day x
ReplyDeleteYes, UK and abroad. Abroad was much warmer!
ReplyDeleteNo the weather hasn't been great whenever we've had free time :(
ReplyDeleteWoosh, this makes packing my personal bag for the beach look like a peace of cake :)
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Nadine Cathleen | Karate and Caviar
not yet its not been the weather for it
ReplyDeleteYes, quite a few times with the kids. We all LOVE the beach.
ReplyDeleteYou made me realise I haven't been to the beach yet this year so I must go asap!
ReplyDeleteYes, weve just come back from butlins and were fortunate enough to have a lovely few days weatherwise x
ReplyDeleteI haven't and won't be this year
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but hopefully will do, if only for some decent fish and chips!
ReplyDeleteno! our weather has been pretty rubbish :( typical for NI though
ReplyDeleteyea, we love only 20 mins from Morecambe xx
ReplyDeleteWe went to Skegness and had fish and chips.
ReplyDeleteNo, have not visited the beach yet but hope to go to Littlehampton soon.
ReplyDeleteWe went to Torquay x
ReplyDeleteYes, in Devon to go crabbing.
ReplyDeleteNo not yet!
ReplyDeleteNo not yet, but we are going down to Lyme Regis for a week in August! Cant wait to feel the sand between my toes!!!!
ReplyDeleteCouple of weeks ago when we had our Summer, it was great!
ReplyDeleteNot yet, I want to soon though
ReplyDeleteYes we went to wales :)
ReplyDeletewe havent been yet, but are planning to soon x
ReplyDeleteI have passed by it by car but not been on it!
ReplyDeletenot yet but hope to soon
ReplyDeleteYes, in Cornwall, gorgeous
ReplyDeleteNo (not yet)
ReplyDeleteYes we live quite close to the beach @MummyFever
ReplyDeleteyes once or twice.
ReplyDeleteyes once or twice.
ReplyDeleteyes once or twice.
ReplyDeleteNot yet!
ReplyDeleteYes, we went to Anglesey, lots of lovely beaches
ReplyDeleteYes. I live quite close to Margate so we go there on summer weekends
ReplyDeleteYeah we went a few times at Easter
ReplyDeleteKay Panayi
Yep, whenever the sun comes out!
ReplyDeleteYes a couple of times. Was cold and windy both times!
ReplyDeleteYes been lucky enough to go twice this year :)
ReplyDeleteyes, we live near a beach which is lucky
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm lucky enough to live very near the seaside so we often visit
ReplyDeleteYes a daytrip to Weston Super Mare and we will be going to north coast of cornwall for a week next month!
ReplyDeleteNot yet!
ReplyDeleteYes - we had a weekend in Cornwall in June! Heading to Fowey in September too :)
ReplyDeleteNo not yet!
ReplyDeletehad a day trip to Dawlish
ReplyDeleteYes, went to Cromer in Norfolk earlier in the year, nothing beats a beach with miles of sand
ReplyDeleteYes we were lucky enough to go to Copacabana beach in Rio in May
ReplyDeleteYes we take the dogs to the beach as often as we can. They love the seanxx
ReplyDeleteYes, we live very near!
ReplyDeleteYep just been to Gran Canaria,
ReplyDeleteYes we live an hour drive to the beach
ReplyDeleteLynsey Buchanan
Yes, all the time. It's just round the corner, less than a 5 minute walk!
ReplyDeleteWe have had several stays at the beach so far for this year
ReplyDeleteYes, a few times.x
ReplyDeleteYes, several times - we went last when there was a high wind and fantastic waves
ReplyDeleteYes, a beach in Crete :)
ReplyDeleteYes we have been to southport and Blackpool beach :) x
ReplyDeleteYes, we had a family trip to weston super mare x
ReplyDeleteyes we went to blackpool x
ReplyDeleteYes, we went to Blackpool. But we didn't really spend much time on the beach...
ReplyDeleteYes as my daughter loves it, rain or shine!
ReplyDeleteWe went to Bournemouth beach
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately not this year yet. Husband finishes in 2 weeks for his holidays so fingers crossed the weather will brighten up and we can have some fun in the sand.
ReplyDeleteWe've been to Skegness 4 times this year but only one of those we actually went on the beach lol
ReplyDeleteWe have as luckily it's only 10 mins away
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky enough to have a sandy and rocky beach nearby, we go to the both at least once a month year round.
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but its on the agenda.
ReplyDeleteYes, we went the beginning of this week and it was a fab day out
ReplyDeleteWe did, but it was quiet cold :/
ReplyDeleteNo, not yet, but I do like a day out at the beach at any time of year :)
ReplyDeleteYes been to the beach once this year
ReplyDeleteno not yet
ReplyDeleteYes, I've been to a couple of beaches in Cornwall :)
ReplyDeleteYes - wonderful deserted beach near Dymchurch in Kent
ReplyDeleteYes I visited Llandudno a few weeks back!
ReplyDeleteWe have been once a week during the holidays.
ReplyDeleteYes, we went to GT.yarmouth for a week.
ReplyDeleteday trip to Clevedon
ReplyDeleteNot yet but im going at the end of august
ReplyDeleteTrevor Linvell
I haven't but hopefully I will soon
ReplyDeleteYes, at Tywyn earlier this month.
ReplyDeleteNope, I haven't yet :)
ReplyDeleteyeah - Tenerife in May. Gran Canaria NEXT WEEK!!
ReplyDeleteNo not yet as been working :(
ReplyDeleteI have the Bank Holiday off so hoping to get the kids down to Brighton for the day :) , hope the weather is nice ♥♥♥
No not this year,i will have to wait until February next year!
ReplyDeleteyes a few times
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't been away anywhere this year.
ReplyDeleteSheila Reavy
No, I've been convalescing after a major op so have barely left the house but hubby has taken the kids
ReplyDeleteI went to camber sands
ReplyDeleteYes, Skegness, Cleethorpeks, Mabletherpe, Sutton on Sea, St Bee's, Ramsgate & Margate. Its been a beach summer!
ReplyDeleteYes, we went to Whitesands in Devon
ReplyDeleteMy son has with his Nanna & Granddad. We went to the coast for 2 nights (hubby had business) but there wasn't any beach :( x
ReplyDeleteWe certainly have, we went to watch the Air Show at Blackpool! :)
ReplyDeleteDay trip to Sandy balls :D
ReplyDeleteYes I have :) I'm lucky enough to live in Somerset so we're never really that far from a beach!
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