Most beach tents are usually too big, bulky and heavy to carry across the sand. But this pop-up tent looks very family-friendly and it’s quite attractive. The Sun Smarties Family Beach Cabana Tent provides plenty of view space for keeping an eye on your children, yet it’s private enough for diaper changing or napping.

A feature I really appreciate is that instead of using stakes to secure the tent, it has pockets that you can fill with sand (stakes are also included). This tent adds a touch of “tropical vacation” to the normal day at the beach.

The Sun Smarties Family Beach Tent measures 86½”L x 49¼”D x 47¼”H and costs $79.95 at OneStepAhead.com.

My daughter always had thick, long, curly hair and usually it was tied up in a ponytail or braid. This Roxy Cabana Adjustable Hat would have come in handy to accommodate her hairstyle with a secure fit. Anything to makes things simpler and easier is a plus for moms.

The hat is adorned with roxy heart buttons. It comes in toddler sizes and is available in pink only. This hat is currently on sale for $17.00 at SandboxCouture.com.