Fab Five Friday #15- Memorial Day Weekend Staycation Essentials

Happy Friday! Can you believe that it is already the end of May? Because I certainly cannot! The last week of school was this week, and there were award ceremonies and end-of-year summer kick off parties. The kids are in full fledged summer mode and loving it. Camps are starting next week and we are so excited for all the fun adventures the kids get to experience. And this weekend is the kick of to it all with Memorial Day Weekend! My whole family will be headed to a local hotel for a staycation and we could not be looking forward to the long weekend any more!

Some of my favorite things from previous Fab Fives are on sale this weekend and I’ve put together a super-summer charged Fab Five today with the essentials needed for a great staycation for Memorial Day Weekend.

They are categorized in the three buckets. One essentials kit for time spent at the pool or beach, another for Beauty and Skin care needs for days spent in the sun, and the last, some of my faves for ultimate relaxation and comfort while laying out.

Memorial Day Weekend Essentials – By the Pool or Beach

The Bogg Bag is so great for bringing down to the pool or beach. You don’t have to worry about sand getting into it, or wet bathing suits ruining it. It’s large enough to fit everything you need for you and the kiddos too!
An easy to carry cooler for drinks or lunch on the beach is essential for Memorial Day Weekend. We love our Corkcicle Eola Bucket Cooler Bag. It looks like a backpack and holds a lot while still being easy to carry. It’s on sale this weekend!
Some cute matching towels for the kiddos are always great to have as well and Pottery Barn Kids is has 40% off beach towels and free shipping this weekend. I especially love the hooded towels for the little ones.
We love our Frost Buddies! The Universal Frost Buddy can hold pretty much any sized can or bottle and keep is super cold, which is needed when your out in the summer heat. We bring ours everywhere and especially to the pool and beach.
Make packing lunch super easy with these Stasher reusable containers, perfect for snacks and this airtight sandwich container for keeping your lunch fresh.

Memorial Day Weekend Essentials – Beauty & Skin Care

Hair elastics – I am obsessed with these hair ties! Not only do they look so much cuter than the standard, but at the pool or beach, they dry quickly and I always hate how hair ties stay wet on your wrist. They are really comfortable too and don’t rip hair out of my head.
Chelle Tinted SPF Moisturizer – This is my go to for a nice coverage, and protection, for during the day. It’s so light on as well and a perfect replacement for makeup.
This Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam is so amazing and natural looking. we’ll be using it before we hit the pool this weekend. You know we’ve been locked up this winter and need to look golden brown in our swimsuits!
In addition to the tinted moisturizer, I like to use this Bioassance lotion as well because it really feels moisturizing on my face and for during the day SPF is a must
Long days in the sun means chapped burnt lips! I love this Overnight Lip Treatment by Burt’s Bee’s for a nightly rejuvenating lip treatment
Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Face sunscreen I like to bring with me to the pool to reapply. It is a nice shimmery tint to it, rubs in really nicely and feels light.

Memorial Day Weekend Essentials – Relaxation & Mood

When your hanging by the pool, a good book is always a great way to relax. If you’re looking for a page turned, check out Fable Book Series Set Adrienne Young. It’s so good I’ve moved on to her first novel ever Sky in the Deep.
And you need to stay hydrated in the hot sun, so these Corkcicle Canteens are the best. And don’t forget the kiddos! Corkcicle has the cutest colors for the kids. They need to stay hydrated too, and you know they are going to be running and jumping in the pool all day.
Setting the mood is always important too. I love my Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley playlist for sayd by the pool or beach. It’s always the best mood! This Portable music player by JBL is perfect for on the go and is waterproof for poolside.
And for ultimate convenience, these see-through mesh zipper bags are perfect for keeping a change of close dry and bringing wet bathing suits back up fro the pool, as well as keeping your cellphone or wallet safe from dripping kiddos.