Dip a sponge into a mixture of two cups of bleach and one gallon of water, then wipe down pool noodles and beach balls. Scrub off grime with a brush, and rinse with water. This is one of the ways ...

A day on the beach with the family can be a chaotic mess with sand and sunburns, towels and tears. Or, it can be a day on the beach! The difference is in the planning. Next time you pack up the kids ...