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Summer Tote Checklist: Must-Have Items for Your Next Beach Trip
Summertime means beach time. For your next beach trip, you’ll want to be well prepared. Whether it’s keeping your skin from burning to a crisp or ensuring you’ve got the perfect bag to keep all your necessities, here are the must-haves to bring with you for a day at the shore. Be sure to sign up for Rakuten to earn Cash Back on all these beachy items.
Anthropologie Striped Terry Summer Tote
Tote bags are a must. They’re small and convenient, but they can still hold your snacks, cover-up, sunscreen and other essentials. This red-and-blue striped design is perfect to keep you in that summer vibe.
L.L. Bean Boat and Tote
If you’re looking for a larger tote, this Boat and Tote bag from L.L. Bean may be more your style — especially if you have a family. The extra-large size should have you covered from the kids’ snacks to your towels. We love the blue color too!
Le Specs Air Heart Sunglasses
It’s not a beach day without sunglasses. The Air Heart is a favorite of Meghan Markle and Olivia Palermo, with its iconic Le Specs style. The dramatic and oversize style makes it perfect for any face shape. Just make sure not to keep them on too long, or you’ll get major sunglass tan lines.
Baggu Puffy Glasses Sleeve
Stop losing your sunglasses! I’m saying that because I do the same thing, and I could definitely use one of these sleeves. Not only does it help you keep track of your shades, but it also protects them with its cushioning. No more buying a new pair every time you go out because you lost or broke them.
“Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand
There’s something so comforting about sitting on a beach with a good book to get lost in — especially an addicting mystery. Enter bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand and her last Nantucket novel, “Swan Song,” about a group of rich strangers who move to an island — with a little side of murder. Before you know it, you’ve been reading for four hours and it’s time to go home.
Kobo Clara BW
Maybe you’re reading more than one book or you don’t want big, bulky pages filling up your bag or getting ruined by sand and seawater. Consider a Kobo Clara. It’s an e-book tablet from Rakuten Kobo with 16 GB of storage. You can easily read the books with just a swipe of your finger or, if an audiobook is more your style, you can lie down and tan with a good story in your ears to keep you entertained.
Vacation Classic SPF 30 Sunscreen
You absolutely can’t forget the sunscreen! Protecting your skin is important, since the last thing you want is to end your beach day looking as red as Clifford. This Vacation SPF lotion from Ulta is just what you’ll need. Its SPF 30 protects against harmful UVA and UVB rays. It’s also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, so don’t be afraid to jump in the water 15 minutes after you put it on.
Weezie Royal Blue Stripe Beach Towel
Last, but certainly not least, is your summer beach towel. This oversize, plush towel from Tuckernuck has that classic blue-and-white striped look, and it will keep you comfy all day long.
Enjoy the rest of your summer on the beach with these essential items. Be sure to shop through Rakuten to earn some Cash Back on all your purchases. Happy shopping!
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