Summer is here and that can only mean one thing...beach time! There are few things better than a day on the beach. However, there are always ways to make a day at the beach even better. This week we have ten great hacks to help make your day on Topsail Island amazing. 

Baby powder is your friend

Everyone hates sandy feet and hands, especially at the end of the day on the beach. Next time you are at the beach bring a bottle of baby powder.  To use it, just sprinkle a little bit on your hands and feet. The baby powder will help absorb the moisture on your hands and feet. This will help prevent the sand from sticking to your feet.  

Make a key holder

There’s not really anything worse than losing your car or house keys during your Topsail Island beach vacation. Except for maybe losing them in the sand at the beach! To avoid this annoyance, clean out an old bottle of lotion, sunscreen or shampoo and hide your keys inside of it.

Use chapstick tube to hold cash

Aloe Vera Ice Cubes

Sunscreen is a must when heading out to the beach for the day. But, lets face it, sometimes we all get a little sun burned. An easy way to get a little relief is by using aloe vera ice cubes. Grab a few ice cube trays and fill them with aloe vera gel, toss them in the freeze and you are all set to deal with the next sunburn. 

Wrap valuables in a diaper

Would you steal a dirty diaper? Probably not and neither will thieves. The beach is a very safe place and we rarely have much crime on Topsail Island, but there are always those looking for an opportunity. Take a moment to hide your valuables in a diaper. Simple, easy and brilliant.  

Use a fitted sheet

 How smart is this?! Prop a fitted sheet up with beach bags and coolers to keep pesky sand away, and to create a clean zone for eating. Simply take the sheet and place large items like a cooler or backpack in the corners to create a sand-free play zone. 

Bring a Kiddie Pool

Rather than worry about kids in the ocean, keep them entertained by bringing a kiddie pool on your beach trip. Obviously, you'll want to bring an inflatable one. It doesn't have to be big and since it is inflatable it will pack small enough to not be an inconvenience. Don't forget an umbrella to provide shade for the little ones. 

Freeze Water bottles

This is kind of an obvious one, but freezing water bottles ahead of time ensures that they will stay cold much, much longer during your beach day. Remember when packing your cooler you can use these to supplement your ice. We prefer adding a nice layer of these about halfway down your cooler. Big pieces of ice cool items longer and faster so this hack it really perfect for the serious beach goer. 

Keep Cool 

Use a spray bottle to mist your kids and keep them cool. This is great for when they are so busy playing in the sand and not interested in running in the water or when the water is too cold. We love using one that has a fan on it. This O2Cool spray bottle worked great for us.

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