14 Beach Hacks For the Best Summer Ever

Drying

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Freeze water in plastic bags and use it as a cooler ice pack. Empty it to store wet bathing suits.

Water Jug

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Leave a jug of water in the car to rinse off sand at the end of the day.

Beach Cabana

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Invest in a tent or beach cabana. It offers reprieve from the sun without leaving the beach.

Landmark

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Create a landmark with a flag or helium balloon so kids don't get lost.

Sheets

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Use old sheets as beach blankets. They are lightweight and dry quickly.

First Aid

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Stash Neosporin and Band-Aids in a plastic bag for mini-emergencies.

Baby Powder

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Sprinkle baby powder on hands and feet to remove sand quickly.

Bottle

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Use an empty suntan lotion bottle to stash your phone, cash, credit cards and keys.

Sew

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Sew pockets into corners of beach towels. Items will help weigh towel down.

Balloon

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Blow up a deflated balloon to clear water from your ears.

Freeze

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Freeze water bottles for icy cold beach drinks.

Plastic Bag

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Keep smartphone in a plastic bag to keep water and sand out.

Aloe Vera

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Freeze aloe vera in ice cube trays for a sunburn remedy.

Diaper

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Stash valuables in a diaper. Who is going to touch that?