Hi! I am Bonnie, and I live in Silver Spring, Maryland with my three babes- one hub and two youngish kids that are at least old enough to wipe their own butts (maybe not so effectively yet though). I grew up in NJ and spent many summers at the Jersey Shore. I didn’t love it at the time, getting sand stuck in all the wrong places, sunburns, and sweating from the heat were major turn offs. But in the last few years I have embraced it all, and am borrowing from my little brother’s acronym… I need some T.I.T.S. Toes.In.The.Sand! For me the priority is sand warm and soft enough for my toes, and water to stare at.

After learning that our favorite local beach was closing for renovations, and another challenging pandemic and cold winter in the DC area, I made the family executive decision to try out all the other beaches. At our first trip out on an unseasonably warm day I decided it was time to share. Time to share what we learn and experience at those beaches so others can as well. Time to give those tips on what we have prepared and use to simplify these outings. And time to share our recipe for getting out the door and to our happy place without hassle.