It’s officially Spring Break Season!
And good heavens, do we all need a vacation from what is already shaping up to be one of the most challenging years on record.
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with planning, prepping, and packing and maybe even a little guilty about going on vacation while so much terrible stuff is happening around the world, we’ve got you.
OK, this is what you want to pack...
Beastly Weekender/Beach Tote
How are you going to get all of the stuff you need from your hotel room to the beach andpool each day?? A Beastly Weekender/Beach Tote, of course! Our big and fabulous totes can fit everyone's towels, water bottles, books, sunscreen, and snacks. Yep, it can haul it all. We have three super chic designs and all are 25% off right now (reflected at check-out)!
A Can’t-Put-Down Book
For me, a good mystery is the ultimate escape. (See my Top 20 True Crime Podcasts blog post for some audio good times.) I just started Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson (author of the awesome YA series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder) and am already hooked.
Reef Safe Sunscreen
Yes, we need to wear sunscreen to protect our skin from the very strong sun BUT we also need to protect our oceans, lakes, and rivers. I did some research and Thrive Bodyshield 50 was consistently named the best. But please don’t order from Amazon! Try Grove Collaborative and get easy access to lots of eco-ethical products for your family!
A Beastly Sleeveless Shift
These little dresses are just so easy-breezy and chic and show off the perfect amount of leg. Wear one over a bikini at the pool or with espadrilles at lunch. Of course, each supports a vulnerable or endangered species in its quest to survive AND they are all 25% off right now (reflected at check-out)!
Your Passport
If you are leaving the country this Spring Break, you will obviously need to bring your passport. Don’t have one?? Well, you are far from alone. Did you know that approximately 51% of Americans don’t have a valid passport? And did you also know that the ridiculously awful Republican SAVE America Act bill would require a passport or birth certificate to be presented to vote? Of course, we already have an exceptionally well-run and fair elections system. The purpose of the SAVE Act is to keep people away from the polls this November. PLEASE take a moment right now to call your Senators and demand that they oppose this bill. All you need is 5calls.org. It is SO easy and extremely powerful.
A Colorful Sarong
We have kept our sarongs in stock for years because they are so loved and versatile and soft. Wear yours around your hips over your bathing suit as you sip a marg by the pool or wear one wrapped around your shoulders when you hit the town at night. Beautiful!
Happy Beachy Jewelry
Two new friends of mine have their own jewelry lines and their pieces are perfect for sunny days and balmy nights. Pair this colorful semi-precious gemstone necklace from Loulu with the sweet Peridot stone necklace from The Always Busy Mama. Stunning!
Your Favorite Baseball Hat
Protect your face, scalp, and gorgeous locks with a Patagonia lid. Their hats are just the best and we all know that Patagonia is a pillar of corporate responsibility, sustainability, and environmental activism.
Paper and Markers
What’s a great vacation rainy day activity for the whole family? Making No Kings 3 Protest Posters! The 3rd nationwide No Kings protest is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 (find a location and register here!) and believe me, you do not want to miss it or show up without a witty message to share. Have some fun with it. Maybe hold a Best Poster contest to see whose is the snarkiest!
A Beastly Wrap Skirt
Oh, how I love these skirts. So comfortable. So chic. Short or long. Ruffle or straight. Each is perfect for every vaca moment. We keep selling out of them for a very good reason. Several different designs and supported animals. Staghorn Coral. Wild Dog. Blackbuck. Snakes, yes snakes. All beautiful and all 25% Off right now (reflected at check-out)!
So no need to fret. You deserve a little break from the tough reality of 2026. And remember...a rested, rejuvenated you is a far more effective defender of democracy. So go have some fun!
