Yes, we survived Memorial Day and it is time to get back to the beaches, lakes, and swimming pools!

What we are all wondering is what it will take to get you beach bag ready for this season of fun in the sun?

I hope you're not one of those people that has your old sunscreen left in the bottom of your bag from last year?

   Start off the season with new sunscreen with the correct SPF!  Carrying the wrong SPF is as bad as having old product, sunscreen is only good for one season!  Also

new this season is the lip gloss or lip balm that comes in a tube and is much better that the gooey gloss from past years, plus the SPF is already in it!

  Don't for get those perfect "Shades"! Pick a pair of sunglasses that not only compliment your face shape, but also help block the sun and give you better protection!

  Now on to my favorite pick of the season, the sun hat!  Here is a quick tip to see if you purchased the right

hat, squish the hat into a ball and if it goes back to the original shape it started in, you have a winner!

  A must-have is a great beach towel!  Now when I am talking towel I mean Bath Sheet, not the free with purchase rag you have laying around from last year.  You will save money in the long run by first off purchasing a thick all cotton beach towel that will last longer and holds up longer  with use.

  One last  item is a handy dandy cover-up!  You know the one, looks like a dress, but doubles as a swimsuit cover!  Just for a safe back-up if needed at the last minute on you way home from swimming and the "One" that never called, calls and wants to met for a quick drink!

  Okay all you Sun Goddess, one last thing.  Make a list before you leave for a day of play, not only will your skin thank-you, you won't end up looking like you laid in a tanning bed three times a day! (You know the one,,leather face!)

   P.S., Reading material is always an added plus when you finally need to tan your back side & just didn't ever have time to read that one article or that "Hot & Steamy" novel (Fifty Shades of Gray!) in the last few weeks!