WHAT ABOUT THE WHISTLE AND BINOCULARS AT THE BEACH?
When we think of going to the Beach we think of Sunscreen and Beach Towels. BUT what about these other items that you may have forgotten to pack for a safe and carefree Family day at the Beach.
JUG OF WATER OR BABY POWDER
To remove that unwanted Sand attached to limbs before you get into the car for the homeward bound trip. You could use that Jug of water in the back of the car OR Baby Powder. Using baby power is pretty effective and user friendly. Add powder and the sand just comes right off. Leaves your feet smelling fresher as well.
RADIO
Music is calming, relaxing and most of all adds to the memories of a special day out. Just be respectful of your beach neighbors and don't turn a Family day at the beach into a Beach Party with loud dance music. It's also beneficial to have a Radio on hand during storm season as a nice sunny day can turn nasty pretty quickly and it's great to keep up to date with the weather forecast.
CHAIRS
For those of us who like to be on the beach just not on the Sand. Easy to ensemble and get in and out of without trying to crawl around on the ground. Maybe im showing my age now but honestly it's alot easier and less sandy to sit on a beach chair then a towel.
FIRST AID KIT
When it comes to kids; its always helpful and sometimes essential to have a First Aid Kit on hand. You dont have to bring it with you to the Sand but always have it close by ie) in the car.
BINOCULARS
Whether you are looking for tidal shifts, rips, currents, whales or your kids. Binoculars are helpful for keeping an eye on current Ocean conditions as well as your children's whereabouts. Why do you think Surf Life Savers have them on hand all the time.
The average adult drinks two litres of water per day. That amount is increased when we exercise or are out in the hot sun. Kids that run about in the warm weather will need more then average water consumption. So always make sure you have clean cool water on hand. Take a cooler with some ice in it to keep your water at a nice cool temperature. Nothing worse then Warm water on a hot day. Encourage the kids to drink more often and apply sunscreen each time they have a drink - at least every two hours.
WHISTLE
Not just for DOGS but you can train your children to come when you whistle. YES i know that sounds barbaric however it works. If you have a "secret Family "theme"" or Whistle you will stand out and the kids will think it's pretty special having a Family "secret" Call. Just remember not to overuse this Whistle technique otherwise not only will the kids start to ignore you but you may upset your neighbors.
Thanks for joining us today and please feel free to leave your own experiences in the comments below.
Chat again soon;
Serena - Beach Mum of FOUR.
