We’ve been planning this trip for several months, so I’m super excited to finally see the aqua waters and beautiful soft beaches in gorgeous Rosemary Beach. Yay!
Packing for the beach can be overwhelming, especially with a toddler, so I wanted to share a few of my favorite things we managed to stuff in the back of the SUV…
1. Favorite Game, Rummikub.
Rummikub comes with us on all beach trips, and I even have it downloaded on my phone to practice for our beach trips, lol. It’s a game where you try to get rid of your tiles in runs of numbers in the same color, or the same number in different colors.
2. Favorite Sunscreen, Neutrogena Beach Defense.
This sunscreen goes on silky smooth, and feels like you are wearing nothing at all. I don’t reapply nearly as much as I should and still never get burnt at the beach with this stuff!
3. Favorite Shoes, Sam Edelman Slides.
These Sam Edelman tan leather slides are my new go to shoe for everywhere, not just the beach. They go with every outfit and look suspiciously like the Hermes slides that I’ve been stalking on Instagram for the last year. Plus they are on sale now for under $60.
4. Favorite Jewelry, Kaia Tassel Necklace.
This fun multicolor tassel necklace makes even a plain old white tank super fun, and dresses up any sundress for a night out. The wood beads make it extra beachy too!
5. Favorite Stroller, Uppa Baby G Luxe Umbrella Stroller.
This is my favorite day to day stroller, and hands down my favorite stroller to travel with. It is very lightweight and closes up easily, has a great sun shield, storage underneath, and it folds so compact it is easy to pack for trips. The seat adjusts so that it almost lays out flat, and the flap in the back lets air in keeping baby cool. Max has slept for hours on end in this thing!
6. Favorite Shirt, Abercrombie V Neck Tee.
Over the last couple of months I think I’ve bought this Abercrombie tee in at least six colors. It’s a nice fitted cut without being too tight, and v neck is really flattering. Even better, they go for under $20!
7. Favorite Beach Towel, Target.
The thing I hate about gigantic beach towels is that it’s hard to carry enough for the whole family without them falling all over the place. These towels are big enough to get you dry but not too bulky, and they are less than $10 at Target.
8. Favorite Hat, Merona Panama Hat.
This Panama Hat by Merona is lightweight and comfy, plus it packs really well and pops back into shape after being mushed in a beach bag. Plus, it looks adorable with plenty of outfits (especially on nieces), and it’s under $15 at Target.
9. Favorite Kid Clothes, Toms Paseo Sneakers.
Max’s grandma bought his his first pair of high top Toms when he was just learning to walk and they are still a favorite. We recently got these Toms low top sneakers and love them just as much. They Velcro under the lace holes on both sides so they are really easy to get off and on, and they wash and air dry well. Max has the next size up waiting for him already too.
10. Favorite One Piece, Navy Deep V Ruffle by Abercrombie.
I’m usually a bikini girl, but it’s nice to have a one piece on hand too. Sometimes I don’t think one pieces are quite as flattering on me, but I happily wear this deep v one piece by Abercrombie around all day. The deep v it just a little bit sexy, and the and ruffles help hide any imperfections. It comes in classic navy and red and is on sale right now for only $25.
After our trip, I’ll be putting together a blog post about our trip and visiting Rosemary Beach. Check out my photos on Instagram for photos for a sneak peak of our trip!