Summer has officially arrived, and I can already feel the kisses of the sun, the weather making me sweat buckets, plus my complexion glowing brighter than usual. Do you know what all of that means? Ladies and gentlemen, it's beach season! Of course, when you hit that sand, you've got to have your sunscreen, towel and cool shades, but a couple extra things could save your day at the beach from disaster. However, everyone tends to forget these things onto occasion, although a lot of times, we don't seem to care that much. When you remember these five things, your beach day will be both flawless and perfect.
1. Hats
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If you're a girl, you can use as much sea spray on your beachy waves as you want, but this accessory is necessary for optimal protection from the sun's rays. I mean, nothing's worse than staring into the blazing hot sun. If you're a guy, it's a no-brainer, but please try not to look like a douchebag frat bro with your hat choice.
2. Cooler
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Do you realize just how hot your drinks can get from just being on the sand? Gross! Without further ado, take a cooler with you, and fill it to the brim with ice, then put your drinks in there. But even so, the ice will obviously melt, so dump it out when you leave, unless you wanna get sick from all that bacteria hiding in the sand.
3. Frozen snacks
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Since I'm on the topic of coolers, why not take some extras from your fridge, in case you and the gang get hungry? Just don't eat before you swim, unless you'd like cramps. Oh, and you might wanna put those frozen snacks in that same cooler to avoid a battle with the birds.
4. Umbrella
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Forgot to bring your hats? Don't fret, you can relax under an umbrella (ella-ella-ella-eh-eh-eh!) Also, it's good to have an extra umbrella that's both windproof and waterproof.
5. Speakers
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Bummed out about having to end your Spotify playlist to jam to in the car so soon? Don't worry, you can easily find a good spot on the beach to get turnt up. And if you're feeling like it, go ahead and party it up into the night, just don't forget to call and text more of your friends to make it a real celebration of the summer. After all, plenty of the best times of our lives do happen at the beach!