Works for Me Wednesday

I've got all things beachy on my brain since we're getting ready to visit the beach very soon. So, naturally my BIG idea for "Works for Me Wednesday" would involve the beach.

What do you sit on when you visit the beach? (Relax... this isn't a trick question.)

Lugging those beach chairs down the stairs and across the sand can be a real pain. Literally. Using your beach towels and blankets directly on the sand doesn't work so well either. They absorb more sand than they do water!

The solution? A water-resistant, fabric (polyester/nylon) shower curtain!

The benefits are numerous:

1. They are cheap. You can find them at any discount store for just a few dollars. (I bought mine at Big Lots for $4 about 15 years ago and it's still working!)


2. The colors and designs are almost limitless.


3. They are bigger than any beach towel and provide room for several kiddos.


4. They fold up small and can be crammed into even the tiniest spot in your beach bag.


5. Dry sand will not stick to them.


6. Wet sand will not stick to them. (And the moisture will not seep through them.)


7. They are washable and will dry in about five minutes in the dryer. (Great for multiple trips to the beach in a single day!)

They are great for picnics, too, and they also work well to cover carpet when you've got kiddos eating on the floor. The water-resistant feature will give you enough time to clean up spills before soaking into the carpet underneath it.

Works for me!

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