must haves for the summer car bag

the days are longer, the sno cone stands are open and it’s feeling alot like summer outside which means, we are spending every free minute outside. jumping on our bikes or in the car for spontaneous adventures. we found ourselves at a beautiful park with a lake last weekend on a whim. there was a beautiful sandy beach and the kids jumped right in. we didn’t have swimsuits, towels or backup outfits BUT the joy of the moment and the beauty of the day made up for those details. fast forward to the short but seemingly endless drive home listening to whining; I realized it’s that time of year to pack our “beach bag” to keep in the car. this bag is for the random splash pad we may stumble upon, the sprinklers we may run through, or any other water activity that the day may hold. so here are my essentials and my favorites:

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3. SUNSCREEN

4. plastic cups, scoops, etc for playing in the water and sand

5. change of clothes

6.

THESE handmade in austin plush, hooded TOWELS

7. and….snacks!