Win It! Beach Bag Must-Haves
An afternoon at the beach is one of the most calming, enjoyable things about summer. The surf, the sand, the cute boys in their swim trunks--what's not to love? Prepping yourself for the beach though is a whole other story. I usually end up with major stress on the days leading up to my sand and sun getaways because there's just so much to worry about beauty-wise. You need to keep your skin hydrated, get rid of that pesky body hair and make sure you still look (and smell!) good while you sit surfside. It's a lot for a girl to worry about!
We want your beach time to be worry-free, so we teamed up with P&G to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an ultimate summer swag bag. Inside a classic, roomy tote you'll find a plush beach towel plus all the necessary summer beauty essentials from Secret, Olay and Venus.
One of those products is the new Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydration, which I am OBSESSED with. It features all the high-tech anti-aging benefits of the original Total Effects that we all know and love, plus a rapid release formula that instantly cools skin with a minty and vitamin-packed burst of hydration. It feels amazing on sun-scorched skin and is a great way to instantly refresh your face.
Want to win this sweet beach bag? Just tell us in the comments below what you pack in your bag when you're beach-bound and you'll be automatically entered to win! Contest ends July 14, 2010 at 12 P.M. EST. Please be sure to read the full rules and regulations.
Congrats to our winner Amanda. Thanks to everyone who entered and told us how they get beach-ready!
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In my bag, I pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cover-up. Sometimes A MAN if he can fit! :)
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Sun screen,makeup,cell phone and tons of water,mace,perfume.
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Sun screen,makeup,cell phone and tons of water,mace,perfume.
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I put my Tory burch towel, laroche posay sunscreen, my book the girl with thecdragon tatoo, SPF lip gloss, water bottle, & beach toys for my sun, and goggles!
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I pack a hairbrush, a towel, lip balm, sunscreen, deodorant, body lotion, my iPod, sunglasses, and a book.
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My beach bag is packed with Sunscreen, a towel, a good book and plenty O snacks!
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When going to the beach I pack water proof makeup like mascara, bronzer and shadows. I also like to pack lots of water and sunscreen
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Loving this summer giveaway! When packing for the beach I bring a light cover, towel, sunblock, sandals, HUGE sunglasses, face mist, deep tanning lotion, water bottle, a book, and iphone.
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When I'm beach bound I make sure I have a bottle of water, sunscreen, a mister, sunglasses, towel, ipod and some of my favorite girl magazines to catch up on some much needed fashion and beauty reading! I so want to pack up my bag now & head to the beach.
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What I pack in my bag when going to the beach is a towel, water canteen, snacks, sunscreen, chapstick, sunglasses, & beach toys! You know the ones for kids; pail, shovel etc. :)
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Neutrogena Sunscreen..sunglasses..ipod touch..beach towel..fresh fruit..granola bar....latest celeb mags and I am ready to go! :)
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When I'm beach bound, I pack a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel, lip balm, and a good book!
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I spend a lot of time at the beach or on the lake...sunscreen is a must! A hat, sunglasses, something to cover up with. Cooler full of whatever your drinking..water..juice...
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I pack sunscreen, my sunglasses, my sun hat and cocktail of course
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I pack my camera, sunscreen, and water in my bag and a surfboard under my arm. That's how I roll.
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I pack Smart Water, a cute beach towel, tanning lotion/spray, my $4.50 sunglasses, and some SPF chapstick....and of course I always wear a smile-nothin is sexier than that! ;-)
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Sunscreen, a couple towels (1 for a pillow), a book which I almost never end up reading, a hat, sunglasses are a built in part of me, chapstick (I'm addicted), water/drinks and snacks that can't be ruined by a little sand :)
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I pack a towel, a book, sunscreen, water and suntan lotion. I keep things light.
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Just at the beach this weekend and had sunscreen, a towel, my camera and a ball for my dogs in my bag. I was wearing my sunglasses while the dogs and I played.
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I always pack sunscreen, bottled water and my cell phone. Depending on how long I think I'll be there, I may bring a change of clothes and shoes, too!
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My favorite way to spend the summer - on the beach! I pack sunscreen and tanner, towel, brush, water, lipgloss, huge sunglasses, hat, mister and a good beach book.
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I would pack my sunglasses, a good book, sunscreen, beach towel, and a bottle of water.
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ALWAYS SUNSCREEN!!!!!!! I'm so white I'm almost see-thru, so sunscreen is a MUST! lol. Also carry my towel(s), room for a hat that usually stays on my head, more sunscreen!
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To prep for the beach, I pack suncreen, plenty of snacks, water, a towel, a cover up, sunglasses, my phone & magazines to catch up on the latest gossip!
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When I go to the beach, I love to pack my sunscreen, a wide tooth comb, a tiny mirror, lip gloss, bright white sunglasses, a beach towel and a small thermos with something cool to drink.
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I'm a Florida girl, so the beach has become an at-least-once-a-week summer occurrence!!
My tried and true Hollister bag is usually stuffed with my makeup bag, a change of clothes (maybe dinner after is an option :), sunglasses, facial moisturizer, the oh-so-important cell-phone, a towel on top - to attempt to protect whats underneath from the lovely (but sometimes tiresome) sand, and FINALLY, my pocketknife!
You can never be too careful around those lifeguards. ;)
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I pack 2 towels, sunscreen, wide tooth comb, hair scrunchie, 1 extra outfit
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Always got my beach bag backed to go! Filled with 5 kinds of sunscreen, deodorant, tissues, sunglasses, towel and a cocktail of somesort.
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Sunscreen of course, a towel, lip gloss, sunglasses,a magazine, lots of water, a snack, and something to cover up with after swimming. :)
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water, sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towel, Ipod, book, magazines, and lip gloss
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I always bring my cell phone w/my fav songs on it, a magazine, some sunscreen, and a few ponytail wraps.
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i pack sunscreen,bannan boat tanning oil. towel. pack of change clothes. snacks .hat.and a sitting towel ect....... water sunglasses lip balm
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I pack sunscreen, towels, snacks and drinks, my camera, sunglasses, a magazine, cell phone and toys for my kids.
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I usually pack sun screen, a good book, towel, sunglasses, bottles water, and a low calorie snack.
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In my bag I pack: a water bottle, sunscreen, a Frisbee, a cover-up, a good book or two, some fruit, a couple of hair elastics, and some change for the ice-cream truck. :)
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Always my lip balm, sunscreen, water and something to read
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I pack sunscreen, a towel, a book, IPOD, sunglasses, and plenty of drinking water.
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When headed to the beach (every Sunday), I pack sunscreen, lip balm sunscreen, some almonds, water, two beach towels, and an extra bag for my seashell finds.
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Ok! I pack for me 2 beach towels one for me to lay on and one to wrap around my waist or dry off, sunglasses, radio or some form of music, sunscreen and oil, sometimes a book or magazine, food, and water. i would really love to win a swag bag that would be amazing! I live in Alabama right by Dauphin Island, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. Thank you
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I seldom get the chance to go to the beach, so when I do, I admit, I don't bring sunscreen because I really am trying to get dark fast! I bring a 2 SPF dark tanning oil, my headphones/music, a towel, bottled water, a magazine, an extra t-shirt, sunglasses, cell phone, clear lip gloss, eyeliner, hairbrush, a camera, deodorant, and I use Skin So Soft Bath oil spray, which doubles as a skin moisturizer and mosquito repellent :)
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When I head to the beach I always bring a giant bottle of water and some kind of snack, a beach towel, super spf sunscreen because I burn waaay too easily, sunglasses, my phone, a brush and usually a good book or magazine =)
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When I'm beach bound, I pack: lipbalm, sunscreen (factor 4), sunglasses, reading (for when I'm not in the water), lots of water, a towel, a snack, lip balm, my phone (to keep in touch and some tunes.
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in my beach bag, I usually pack sunscreen, tanning oil, sunglasses, makeup, a Mp3 player/ipod, snacks, a book, a towell, a few magazines, and hair ties.
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I pack water, SPF lip gloss, Bain De Soleil Orange Gelee (it is the greatest for giving even fair skinned girls a rockin' tan without burning) , Roberto Cavalli snake sunglasses, beach towels, ipod and cell phone, and beach toys/floaties for my little girl. And then have a good time!!
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I pack sunscreen, of course, sunglasses, my beach towel, and a camera to remember the awesome times =D
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I haven't gotten a chance to go to the beach yet this summer, but when I do, I always bring: a towel, sunscreen, water, a book, sunglasses, and lip balm.
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i always pack SUNSCREEN, magazines and/or crosswords with a pen, a bottle of water, beach towel, my cell, and a snack
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When I'm heading to the beach, I pack a beach towel, water, sunscreen, a good book , sunglasses and a snack....and a big smile cause I'm going to the beach :)
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I always pack plenty of sunscreen, a towel, SPF chapstick, lots of bottled water, sunglasses, a really good book (last time I packed Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters. It seemed appropriate. lol), my cell though I seldom check it while relaxing, my iPod, and some snacks (usually some watermelon or pineapple).
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I'm so bummed because I broke my leg recently and I haven't been able to trek it down to the beach. What a way to start my summer!!
However, when I normally go down to the beach, I'll take a backpack filled with a towel of course, water to stay hydrated, a book - because I'm always reading regardless of how much people watching I do. :) I also lather up on sunscreen before I hit the beach, but I'll take some with just in case I need to re-apply. I also, always have lip balm, or lip sunscreen chapstick and sometimes I pack some snacks if I plan on being out for awhile. Sunglasses are a must too!
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When the beach is calling I pack.. sunscreen, Chapstick, my cellphone (can't leave the house without it!.), my itouch, a cuteee beach towel, big sunglasses, a sweeeet coverup, and People magazine to catch up on the latesttt gossippp(:
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My beach bag must-haves are spray on sunscreen, shimmery chapstick, emergency facial powder, towell, cell phone, shades, and a cover-up. I normally throw in one of my chick lit books (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, etc.) and my iPod, too, so I can create my own little world--regardless of how crowded the beach is!
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I always bring Neutrogena Oil free SPF 45 (I LOVE how it smells, like oranges), sunglasses, a magazine, my ipod, burt's bees chapstick, Frédéric Fekkai summer hair quick quench rehydrating gelee (which apparently they don't sell anymore? I could only find "Marine Summer Hair" collection when I looked it up online) and depending how long I'll be there, Frederic Fekkai summer hair wash & wear. And tons of hair ties!
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in my beach bag i put sun block, leave in conditioner, towel, book, money, extra pair of clothes and shoes :)
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Camera, sunglasses, sunblock, towels, book, bottled water, snacks, and toys for the kids, deodorant, and a fresh body spray, last, my phone and some moisturizer, bandaids and neosporin. You know everything but the kitchen sink like all other mothers, right!!!!!???
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I love going to the beach because it allows me to forget all my worries when I am there and In my beach bag I pack sunscreen, beach towel, cell phone, MP3 player, sunglasses, snacks, water and chapstick.
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I pack spray on broad-spectrum sunscreen, lip balm, towels, sunglasses, and treats for my dog!
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I PACK JUST THE ESSENTIALS: SUNSCREEN, A GOOD BOOK, CHAPSTICK, WATER & SOME TOYS FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY WITH IN THE SAND! :)
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In my beach bag I pack sunscreen, sunblock for my face and lips (nobody wants sunburned lips), a hat, water, towels, hand sanitizer, sunglasses, a low calorie snack, a good book and my cell phone.
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I pack a book, sunscreen, water, snack, money, towel, cover up, cell phone and my sirius stiletto
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My beach bag includes: Sunblock with 30 SPF since I have very light skin, towels, sunglasess, a lip balm with SPF a book and my Ipod.
Also some water or crystal light and some light fruit :)
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When going to the beach, I pack a chapstick, blanket, towels, sunscreen, cell phone, sunglasses, lotion, extra big shirt, water and some snacks. I am in my own little world no matter who else is around.
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Towel, sunscreen, sundress, sunglasses, water, book, ipod, and friends :)
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I pack sunscreen, book, iPod, towel, some money, sunglasses, some water, and a snack.
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my beach bag has sports sunscreen , sun hat, big beach towel and my favorite book to soak up the sun with!
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Going to the beach I pack sunscreen, a magazine or book, my mp3 player, sunglasses, towel and an extra change of clothes.
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I gotta have sunscreen and lip balm with SPF. I'll have on my sunglasses, and throw in a towel and a good book. I usually leave my phone behind so I can enjoy being outside uninterupted. I also pack water to stay hydrated and a healthy snack.
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My beach bag is stuffed to the gills. I am planning a trip to the gulf coast to support tourism in the land that seems to have been forgotten. In my bag I carry everything from every level of sunblock you can think of, plus lipbalm, towels, face and body lotion, goggles, magazines, books, sunglasses, bottled water, an extra raft, you name it, I carry it. it sure would be nice to sport a brand new bag full of Olay, Secret, Venus and any other P & G products you want to throw in there. I could really use it. Then I could spend more money supporting the businesses on the coast that need it so badly!
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My beach bag essentials include two beach towels - one for lying on and one for drying off, bottled water, my ipod and blackberry, a magazine and a "beach read" book, lip balm, sunglasses, and a hair clip.
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Sunglasses,Sunscreen,Hairbrush,In Style Magazine of course lol,Water,Snacks,Towel,my i pod,cell phone,and my emergency make up kit =)
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Sunglasses,Sunscreen,Hairbrush,In Style Magazine of course lol,Water,Snacks,Towel,my i pod,cell phone,and my emergency make up kit =)
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sunscreen - check, water - check, snack - check, cover up - check, towel - check = Good to go!
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I pack my sack with a lot of crap
Oil, towel, this and that.
I'm an old school girl that tans real swell
but I need to moisturize really well .
So my this and that includes Olay;
A comb, hairband, Ipod--Horaay!
I eat on the beach so I pack a peach,
and always have water within reach.
I pack for my kids there's five of them
Bob, Mike, Laura, Kelly and William.
But this is about the things I pack
and like I said before; I pack a lot of crap.
:)
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I pack my sack with a lot of crap
Oil, towel, this and that.
I'm an old school girl that tans real swell
but I need to moisturize really well .
So my this and that includes Olay;
A comb, hairband, Ipod--Horaay!
I eat on the beach so I pack a peach,
and always have water within reach.
I pack for my kids there's five of them
Bob, Mike, Laura, Kelly and William.
But this is about the things that I pack
and like I said before; I pack a lot of crap.
:)
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I love the beach from the soft sandy beaches of Hawaii to the lake near my home town i am quite the beach bum. I usually pack a volleyball, some good chapstick, some 30 spf sunscreen, some big beach towels and a couple pony tail holders to keep my hair out of my face. I also have to have lots of water and some snacks to share with my honey. I have to have some good lotion to put on after I get done in the sun ... oh and my flip flops that i wear all the time i have to have them on so i get sweet flip flop tan lines. Weehaw for summer and the beach.
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In my beach bag i pack my ipod, my cellphone, hawaiian tropic suntan lotion, cherry chapstick, sunglasses, a waterbottle, and goldfish. So i have everything i need to just relax and chill on the beach all day with friends and family.
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When I wanna go to the beach i take everything pretty much.sunglass,lotion,phone,first-aids,sunscreen,a book ,a towel,small pillow,ipod,a bag to hold sea shells,water,my id,cash,clothes,hair tie, and number one wont leave a hair brush. i never leave home with out it. And that is what i would bring in my beach bag.
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I usually forget the essentials like sunscreen and a long sleeve shirt, because I'm too excited about going to the beach. Or I pack too much and I wind up not having enough room for everything that I think I need:) I LOVE THE BEACH THOUGH! It is the most amazing place to spend a relaxing day!
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I pack sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, cover up, water, snacks (usually chips and fruit), napkins, my iPod, cell phone, some magazines, a book, a baseball cap, my 10 year old "Don't wanna work" beach towel, and my dozen+ year old smiley face boxer shorts that somehow repel sand!
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My beach bag always has sunscreen in it, and a towel, water or tea; something to drink, snacks of course, a blanket, towel, and a cover-up and some music! of sunglasses, but I already have those on!! I love the Beach !
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When I go to the beach I pack all of the essentials. I pack hair pins, a comb, and hair ties. I also put sunscreen, a hat, camera, lip gloss and deodorant in there. Of course, there must be a towel, bottled water, a snack, and an ipod to listen to tunes while I'm there. My Clinique bag works great because it is is water-proof and never looks dirty from the sand. I love going to the beach!!!!
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I pack 3 levels of sunscreen (30, 40 and 50), sunglasses, cell phone, towels, change purse, magazines, lip balm, comb, mirror and ipod!
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You won't find me without waterproof sunscreen, SPF lip balm, sunglasses and half-frozen water.
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In my beachbag:
1. Beach Towel
2. Fruit2O water
3. Neutrogena Sheer Sunblock SPF 70
4. Moisturizing Lip gloss with SPF
5. Journal Notebook and Pen
6. Fashion Magazines
7. T-Shirt Dress for beach coverup
8. Sandals
9. Hoodie
10. Leave-In Conditioner
11. Ponytail holder
12. Waterproof Eyeliner & Mascara
13. Oil-Free Powder & Tinted Moisturizer w/SPF
14. All over makeup shimmer multiple (for eyes and cheeks)
15. Cell phone
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In my bag, i bring sunscreen, chapstick, my phone, and wallet. : )
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Sunscreen, plenty of water, brush, towel, food, sunglasses, ipod :)
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I pack my suntan lotion, lip protector, a hat, make-up & hair essentials, a cover-up. Some ice cold ice tea or water, lunch & some fruit. And of course Sadoku's, crossword puzzles and a great book. I go to the beach almost every day. It is my shangrila. I love the peace, serenity, and God's beautiful workmanship.... Nothing can comepare.
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Umm...As a certified beach junkie, I pack sunscreen, evian spritz, coverup, sunglasses, hair conditioner, lip gloss, beach towel, moisturizer, body lotion, light perfume (like Chanel Chance), water and something to snack on.
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Sunscreen for three people, wipes, SFP lipstick, camera, a magazine, first aid kit, beach toys, snacks and water, towels,my wallet and cell phone.
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cherry chapstick, lotion, crystal light, a snack, blanket, (if Im going somewhere else after-a change of clothes), facewash, mascara, and of course my straw cowgirl hat!
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Sunscreen, Water, Chapstick, Hat, Towel, Sunglasses and a floppy hat are always a must!
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I pack my sunscreen, ipod, book, sunglasses, and lots of water!
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I'd pack sunscreen, sunglasses, plenty of water (in reusable aluminum bottles!) and a couple of great books! Oh, and my iPod!!! :D
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I pack sunscreen, lip balm, cell phone,book, towel, sunglasses, and a change purse,
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towel, coverup, sunscreen, water or lemonade, a book(somtimes) lots of snacks lol, and my diabetic supplies :) then i'm good to go lol
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Sunglasses, ipod, towel, water bottle, sunscreen, good beach read, cherry carmex and a granola bar or some almonds.
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I pack sunscreen, a book, sunglasses, burts beeswax , ipod and lots of water
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well if im going to the beach i take sunscreen because im like ghost of christmas past white,which means i end up looking like ronald mcdonalds hair if i dont put sunscreen on.
i take a towel(because who wants sand EVERYWHERE!!!!)
i take bottles of water(reausable thank you very much :]
of course some great books because im a total book nerd
and my ipod because who dosent want to listen to california gurls by katy perry :]
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A breezy summer read, eye cream, lip balm, concealer, sunscreen, tissues, netbook, ipod, pen & paper, water. And a big floppy hat! And a stretch band (for yoga or pilates moves)
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i bring a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip protection, my ipod, sometimes a magazine, a drink, and a snack!
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In my beach bag I pack a blanket or sheet, beach towel, radio or ipod, refreshments, water shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a magazine or book, camera, and sometimes water rafts or fun water accessories.
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chapstick
sunscreen and tanning oil
lemon juice to encourage sun streaks
extra clothing and cover up
towel
water
lunch
purse and a little cash
sketchbook, notebook and pen
:D I heart the beach!!!!
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1. 2 towels
2. lip balm w/ sun screen
3. Spray dry oil, mainly for just my legs.
4. comb, brush, pony tail holder, mirror
5. Spray for my hair which has a lil salt & oil for that trusled beachy look, while detangling as well.
6. Radio, must have!
7. Sunscreen
8. Snacks & water
9. Keys, wallet with a lil cash & cell phone
9. Book or Magazine
10. Pen & Paper in case I feel like writing
11. Sunglasses too, I usually already have them on, but sometimes I do carry an extra pair, just in case, never know .....a friend may be in need of a pair, lol
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I pack sunscreen, water, a magazine, a comb, sunglasses and a snack.
Posted 6:01 PM on 07/ 7/2010