5 Things To Make Your Beach Day Better

Soaking in the sun outdoors is the best way to spend your time this summer. Although this summer has differed from the past years, you can still enjoy a socially distant beach day! Make your beach days even better with these five things.

Have Somewhere To Sit

Be sure to bring something for you, your friends, and family to sit or lay on. A beach towel or large blanket is a perfect lightweight solution for a seat. You can also bring a traditional beach chair that you can relax in on the sand or near the water. If you want an all-in-one chair, the party beach chair has a cooler, side table, and umbrella attached to it! 

Keep Your Food and Drinks Cool

Food and drinks will fuel your energy when spending a long day at the beach. While in the heat, you will want to keep everything as cool as possible. Stainless steel water bottles keep drinks colder much longer than plastic water bottles. If you bring alcoholic beverages in a can or bottle, a koozie is a great option to keep them cool while holding them in your hands. Everything that you bring to the beach can be conveniently placed in one large rolling cooler.

Stay Protected From the Sun

It is never fun to end your day at the beach with burnt skin. Take precautions so your skin is protected against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Remember to bring sunscreen and reapply it every few hours. Wear a hat to protect your face and glasses to protect your eyes. You can also set up an umbrella to rest under when you need a break from the heat. We now carry a customizable sunburn alert UV color changing sticker from Sun Burn Alert. The color changes to blue when it is time to reapply your sunscreen. 

Play Outdoor Games

Playing games on the beach is the best way to pass the time. A classic game of corn hole is both fun and competitive. You can bring a beach ball into the water to play “keep it up.” If it is not too windy of a day, Frisbie is another option for some physical activity. 

Chill and Take Some Time to Yourself

Pro tip–bring a waterproof speaker so you can jam out to upbeat music or relax to soothing sounds. Start reading a new book, or bring along one of your old favorites. Take a walk on the beach to find shells or shark teeth. Spending a bit of alone time can reduce your stress levels and result in a happier rest of your week!

Have Some Fun In the Sun

Skylight Creative hopes that the rest of your summer is safe and fun. Create great memories on the beach with your friends and family. We hope these five things make your beach days even better. If you have any questions or want to learn more about Skylight Creative, give us a call at 410.879.840 or contact us online.

Three Popular Types of Umbrellas for April Showers

April showers bring May flowers! This adage has never felt truer than this year. We’ve experienced a lot of rain and storms at our home base in Maryland so far this month. Unless you live in a desert or part of the world that doesn’t get a lot of rain, an umbrella is one of the most important accessories for spring. We’re sharing three of our favorite types of umbrellas for surviving April showers below.

Economy Umbrellas

When you need to just grab and go, economy umbrellas are the best option. These umbrellas shrink down small enough to fit in a cloth sleeve. The sleeve makes it possible to quickly pop the umbrella back in your purse or bag even after you’ve used it.

Generally, these umbrellas don’t open super wide so they may not be great for an extended walk on a rainy day. However, if you just need to make a quick run from the parking lot into the grocery store or office, this is the ideal umbrella for you. These are also often the most affordable umbrella option.

Inversion Umbrellas

One type of umbrella that you don’t see often is an inversion umbrella. These umbrellas are both practical and fun. Being able to turn the umbrella inside out makes it easier to avoid getting wet when you close it and to dry it off before heading inside.

Additionally, these often come in two-tone shades. Having a pop of color on the underside is a fun surprise and can brighten up a rainy day. For businesses, this also gives you a place to really show off your brand colors.

Golf Umbrellas

When you need an umbrella that’s going to give you a lot of coverage for an extended time in the rain or sun, a golf umbrella is going to be your best bet. These umbrellas cover a large area and often come with a wind vented canopy as well.

Not only do golf umbrellas provide a large protective area, but they’re also aesthetically pleasing. These large umbrellas can be one or two-toned, and they offer a lot of opportunity for customization. Golf umbrellas can help brands showcase their colors – and since they’re often used at large outdoor events, they’re likely to get a lot of visibility.

Branding Various Types of Umbrellas

Regardless of which type of umbrella you choose for an employee or client gift, you can place your company’s stamp on it by adding a logo and your brand colors. You have a variety of options to choose from when it comes to umbrella promotional products. Skylight can help you choose the perfect one for your business’ needs.

In fact, one of the vendors that we work with even provides an app for the end user to download that lets them know if there’s more than a 50% chance for rain. They’ll get a push notification to their phone or tablet saying, “It’s supposed to rain today. Don’t forget your (insert your brand here) umbrella!”

Our expert team of promo product specialists will guide you through the process from beginning to end so you can create a one of a kind promotional gift. We’ve been around since 1977 and pride ourselves on delivering personalized, quality service.

For more information, give us a call at (410)-879-8401 or contact us on the website.