misosouper, a shopping blog

We’re still at the beach, and I’m still lugging my awesomely indestructible LL Bean Boat Tote whereever we go. (Seriously, that thing is a beast; we spilled soda in it, then dredged the bag in sand like it was being prepped for a fish fry.  Got back up to the room, and it all shook and wiped right out, no worse for the wear.)

But yesterday,  I noticed a woman carrying this curiously Croc-like tote that looked like a great backup.  Of course, I ran over and peppered her with questions; turns out that the bag weighs absolutely nothing, and is molded from a synthetic material conducive to blasting with a hose.  And according to the website, the Ladybug tote can carry up to 80 lbs without sagging.  By my calculations, that’s both a kid and a six-pack.

Also, when lounging on the beach, one needs a cheap, virtually indestructible, waterproof watch.

Bonus points if you buy it in neon.

I’ve gotten a few requests to keep posting objects of summer fun, so here we go for week two of hot hot heat:

Shockingly, like many grossly pregnant people with small children, we’re headed for the beach for our vacay; I’m taking this towel along with me, which remains attached to your chair as you’re digging through its three pockets for extra sunscreen/sand shovels/dignity.  Plus, it’s monogrammable, which means no one will dare make off with it when you’re running after the kids.