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Post by jeniene on Aug 8, 2014 12:43:23 GMT
We're taking our family (six kiddos) to Myrtle Beach for a week. It's been a long time since we've been on vacation and I'm looking for "tips" to make things easier. My kids are school age through College so no littles - that should make it a little easier this time around.
We bought one of those stroller-like carts to carry chairs, coolers, towels, etc. and are staying in a Villa (home) at Northbeach Plantation. We're planning to bring some non-perishable food with us and make a trip to a grocery store for milk, fruit, deli meat, etc. when we get there.
Any tips or suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by jenjie on Aug 8, 2014 13:00:15 GMT
Have a great time!
Beach chairs make all the difference in the world. I was able to snag one at end of season for $5. I got it at one of the chain drugstores in my area, it might be worth looking into.
Baby powder helps with sand.
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Post by SabrinaP on Aug 8, 2014 13:08:01 GMT
Baby powder gets sand off
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Post by Kelpea on Aug 8, 2014 13:11:24 GMT
Check out the local coupon books for discounts for meals, entertainment, etc. They really do help! Also, don't forget restaurant.com for local restaurants we well. Make sure you call the restaurant for any restrictions, though.
If there's a local Dollar Tree, that's your best bet for beach items that are likely to be destroyed anyway, lol. It's our go-to place for last minute quick needs, from flip flops to toys.
If you're driving to your destination, see if there are any local food/seafood stands on the way. It's nice to get fresh food.
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Post by Loydene on Aug 8, 2014 13:43:28 GMT
See if you can find a "sand drill" -- to help anchor your umbrella. Lots of people use those pop-up canopy things. They can anchor a bit easier with guy-lines, but if you have a traditional beach umbrella on a pole -- a sand drill will really help.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 8, 2014 13:55:47 GMT
I use a sheet instead of a blanket or towel for the kids to sit or lay on. Much easier to get the sand off.
You can never have enough plastic bags.
There are probably more, I just can't think oh them right now.
Have be a great time!
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Post by Mystie on Aug 8, 2014 13:59:23 GMT
Take a ziploc for each kid to put their seashells in.
Take a canopy or umbrella; having a little shade really makes a difference.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 8, 2014 14:02:30 GMT
Myrtle Beach now bans anything but a traditional circular umbrella from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Post by kmcginn on Aug 8, 2014 14:13:59 GMT
Bring a tarp you can set up on the beach. That way you can sit under it without getting sun. It always allows us to stay out much longer because we aren't in direct sun. Many times, you can just leave it up for the week and not have to put it up every day. At least we do.
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Post by gar on Aug 8, 2014 14:25:00 GMT
I wouldn't be without our little L shaped fold up backrest seats.
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Post by Memo on Aug 8, 2014 15:00:44 GMT
If you take your cell phones to the beach, put them in Ziplock bags to keep the sand off of them.
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Post by peano on Aug 8, 2014 15:19:02 GMT
Bring your own sharpened knives for food prep. Every knife I've ever used in a vacation home has been an ER visit waiting to happen.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 8, 2014 15:27:17 GMT
We had an unexpected beach stop on one trip- no cabanas where we were and we didn't want to pay lots for chairs only used one day.
Popped into the local thrift store and they had tons, in good shape, for hardly anything.
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Post by eebud on Aug 8, 2014 15:29:51 GMT
Take food in your ice chest like fruits and other good food and not just chips and junk food. I love to take watermelon (cut it up before you head out) because it has so much water and it wonderful on a hot day. Grapes are also easy on the beach. I find that if I don't eat right while out in the hot sun, it will make me sick to my stomach.
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Post by Crazyhare on Aug 8, 2014 15:44:31 GMT
I always take my crockpot. I plan on doing a couple dinners in our condo. It's easy to toss in something in the late morning and have it ready when we come in from the beach or pool.
edit: we always drive, so there are no worries about space .
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Post by Merge on Aug 8, 2014 16:03:34 GMT
Keep some meat tenderizer in your beach bag for jellyfish stings.
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Post by liya on Aug 8, 2014 16:07:27 GMT
Not really a tip but just enjoy the sound of the surf. I love the ocean. Enjoy your trip.
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Post by jeniene on Aug 8, 2014 17:05:09 GMT
Thank you all so much! I love these tips!!
Just ordered a "sand drill" from Amazon...who knew there was such a thing?!
We have lots of beach chairs and now that the kids are older, they can carry what won't fit on the cart. I added zipoloc bags to my shopping list - great idea to put the phones inside!!
Heading to check out restaurant.com
Thanks, everyone!
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Post by sisterbdsq on Aug 8, 2014 17:29:02 GMT
If you're using a sheet, use a FITTED one, place objects (coolers, beach bags, etc) in the pockets at each end and stretch taut to make a sheet wall to block sand better than just a flat edge.
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Post by pamp on Aug 8, 2014 18:03:37 GMT
Have fun and make time for the kiddies to rest a little...and you!!
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 8, 2014 18:38:53 GMT
If you're using a sheet, use a FITTED one, place objects (coolers, beach bags, etc) in the pockets at each end and stretch taut to make a sheet wall to block sand better than just a flat edge. That is a fabulous idea now that my kids are old enough not to trip over the edge. I will definitely be swapping out the flat one we've been using w/it's fitted partner. |
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Post by annabella on Aug 8, 2014 19:50:33 GMT
btt for more tips!
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Post by sisterbdsq on Aug 8, 2014 19:55:40 GMT
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Post by melodyesch on Aug 8, 2014 20:11:57 GMT
I second the knives and the beach chairs. And I always take snack sized zip locks of any spices that I need for food I plan to prepare.
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Post by jeniene on Aug 8, 2014 21:03:50 GMT
The fitted sheet idea is AWESOME!! Thanks so much!
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Post by styxgirl on Aug 9, 2014 0:06:20 GMT
Hey there! Your vacation sounds fun! Last year, The Peas helped me pack for the vacation of a lifetime! I dug up this thread from the old site it has TONS of great advice as only Peas can give! Hope you find something of use to you! www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=3230622Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 9, 2014 0:24:24 GMT
We bought a shopping cart thingy that old ladies use for groceries to put our stuff in. We also have a pop up sun tent (as does everyone else on the beaches here). This is the same as ours:  I couldn't do without it. Beach chairs are handy. What about an Esky (not sure what they would be called there) to put ice in and keep drinks and food cold. Fill it with drinks and a ton of cut up fresh fruit.  And I always take some kind of zip up bag to put things like cameras, my Kindle, phones etc in so they don't get sand in them. Don't forget the sunscreen! |
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Post by christine58 on Aug 9, 2014 0:35:09 GMT
Myrtle Beach now bans anything but a traditional circular umbrella from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Looks like she is in North MB (great idea by the way...MB proper has gone down hill). Maybe it's different. Ziploc bags sunscreen There's a nice big super WalMart near you.... Aussiemeg...we call those coolers/ice chests/igloos! |
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Post by jeniene on Aug 9, 2014 1:57:07 GMT
Hey there! Your vacation sounds fun! Last year, The Peas helped me pack for the vacation of a lifetime! I dug up this thread from the old site it has TONS of great advice as only Peas can give! Hope you find something of use to you! www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=3230622Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This is perfect! Off to read and thank you! |
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Post by lesley on Aug 9, 2014 1:58:28 GMT
If there are seagulls around, make sure you transfer food into your mouth quickly! Last year at Fort de Soto beach, I hesitated a few seconds after picking up a chicken tender and a bloody big seagull swooped down and grabbed it out of my hand.
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