3. Beach bags

Finding the right beach bag to lug all that stuff can be a tall order since said bag must hold everything from healthy snacks to game equipment to books. It also has to be sturdy enough to go everywhere and to withstand the little hands that are constantly reaching inside. Bee Country’s beach tote bags are funky and sort of rugged looking, which is definitely a plus when it comes to the abuse our bags take. These upcycled bags are made from big coffee bean sacks and then lined with a variety of prints and patterns. A beach bag that doesn’t scream “I’m a Mom!”. The band-aids, diapers, and juice boxes that tumble out of it may, however, give you away. Using an organic cotton tote bag as a base, Ashley Austin of LovelyPiecesDesign applies individual pieces of Ashley’s own design patterns using an iron on transfer process. We love the bag’s whimsical, nature-inspired design and, best of all, the fact that the design is waterproof! This bag would also be great for going to the farmer’s market.

+ Organic Cotton Beach Tote $28.50

+ LovelyPiecesDesign

+ Upcycled Coffee Bean Bag Beach Bags $29.95-34.95

+ Bee Country