Wednesday 14 October 2015

How to Prepare for a Family Beach Picnic

Beach picnics are all about enjoying a day at the shore. The sun, sand, and surf are what draw people by the thousands each weekend to the beach. If you are planning a beach picnic with your family, it is best to be prepared so that you can enjoy your family beach picnic. Here are a couple things you might want to consider.

George Spillmann
George Spillmann


Beach Toys

If you are taking your family to the beach for a picnic, you don’t want to go without a couple of beach toys. One shovel and bucket per child will be a good idea, just so that they don’t have to fight over using a common bucket and shovel for building sand castles. If need to travel far to get to the beach and cannot carry beach toys, you might want to buy it at a local store when you get there. You can then donate it to other kids before you leave.

Check the Bathrooms First

You might want to check the bathroom first before settling down at a spot on the beach. If you have kids, you need to see if there are proper facilities so that your kids know which direction to run to when they have to use the bathroom.

Carry a Change of Clothing 

Don’t forget to carry a change of clothing. This is especially important if your children go in the water. Having a set of clean clothes will make your kids comfortable after they have finished playing in the sand and swimming. They can have a quick shower and change into clean, dry clothes.

George Spillmann enjoys spending time with his family at the beach.