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How to Pack for a Beach Vacation in Just a Carry-On (Packing List Included!)

May 26, 2019 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Ever wondered if you could travel to the beach with just a carry-on? I bet you can. Here’s a step-by-step approach that you can use to pack for your next minimalist beach getaway. You’ll also find a timeline for when each step needs to be completed, as well as a beach vacation carry-on packing list.

I can’t help but feel a tiny sense of satisfaction when I walk straight past the checked baggage pick-up and see all the other passengers wondering when their luggage will show up. Or if it will be in one piece. Yikes!

Meanwhile, I get to walk straight off the plane, through the airport and make my way directly into that warm sunshine. I head straight to my hotel and start enjoying my beach time right away.

Holidays are too short. I don’t want to waste mine twiddling my thumbs waiting for my luggage. Traveling carry-on only allows me to start enjoying my beach vacation the moment I step off the plane….

What To Pack For A Cruise

February 21, 2019 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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Wondering what to pack for a cruise? Here’s everything you need to know – including tips for cruise specific items that will make your vacation more enjoyable.

Packing for a cruise depends on where you’re cruising to and what activities you plan on doing. Most cruises tend to happen in the warmer months or travel to warmer climates. The exception is any cruise that is going to Alaska or Northern Europe where your clothes packing list will be completely different! For the most part though, whether you’re cruising through Europe or enjoying the sunny days of the Caribbean, the basics of what to pack for a cruise are the same.

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16 Coastal Christmas Decorations to DIY

November 9, 2018 By Lisa 1 Comment

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Wishing you could spend Christmas at the beach? Or maybe you just want a little dose of coastal Christmas style? These 16 easy coastal Christmas decorations to make yourself will help bring the warm weather and sandy shores home this holiday season!

If you’re anything like me, you wish you could spend all your free time at the beach…even Christmas. My philosophy is that when you can’t go to the beach, bring the beach to you!

The quickest and easiest way to bring a little coastal inspiration to your decor is with beach-themed Christmas ornaments you’ve made yourself. They’re the perfect project for the seashells and driftwood you collected during your summer beach vacation!

While homemade Christmas ornaments are a fun way to get in the holiday spirit, they’re also a perfect gift idea for family and friends who love the beach. Likewise, these beach-inspired tree ornaments would also be a great addition to ornament exchange parties!

This list of projects also includes beach-themed ideas for decorating your Christmas tree, fireplace mantel, table, and other areas around your house. There’s even a home tour to give you lots of coastal Christmas inspiration.

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Easy Beach Christmas Ornaments To Make

November 5, 2018 By Lisa 3 Comments

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Bring the beach home for the holidays! Here are three quick and easy beach Christmas ornaments to make with seashells.

Easy DIY seashell Christmas ornaments

One of the simplest beach crafts to make are these single shell ornaments. This project is so quick and easy you can fill your Christmas tree with seashell ornaments in an afternoon. These beach themed holiday decorations are perfect for a coastal Christmas.

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20 Easy DIY Seashell Crafts

September 14, 2018 By Lisa 1 Comment

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Summer is the perfect time for DIY seashell crafts! These are all fun DIY projects you can make with your beach souvenirs so your summer can last forever. And they’re easy crafts for kids.

DIY Seashell Crafts to Make with Your Beach Finds

If you’re like me, you spend your summer beach vacation collecting seashells and looking for sea glass. Here are some great ideas on what to do with all those collected shells. From wind chimes to a shell wreath to shadow boxes and wall art, there are so many ways to use your beach finds.

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How To Prepare For Hurricane Season

June 1, 2018 By Lisa 2 Comments

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Are you prepared for hurricane season? Here’s when it happens and some helpful tips to prepare your home and family for hurricanes or tropical storms.

Living on the coast is a dream come true for many, but it does come with some extra challenges—like hurricanes. In recent years, hurricanes have devastated U.S. coastlines as far north as New Jersey. And historically, direct hits have happened as far north as Maine. But Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and the Carolinas are most often in the path of these storms.…

Hurricane Prep: Things You Didn’t Think Of

August 1, 2017 By Lisa Leave a Comment

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When you know a hurricane is on a direct path towards where you live, you always want to be prepared as best as you can. Everyone knows the basics of what they need to have one hand: batteries, fresh water, a flashlight, etc. However, here are some useful items you may not have thought to put on your hurricane prep list.

Hurricane Prep List

The best plan is to be prepared for hurricane season well in advance. Always make sure you have the basics on your hurricane prep list. Then take a look at some of these items that you just might need during a hurricane or afterward.

What happens if you have no electricity and stores are closed for several days? These innovative products can be essential resources in this situation to help you cook, charge your electronics, provide lights, listen to the news and weather, and more—even when your batteries run out!

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