Give Your Summer a Theme!
So often at Busy Bee I find myself advocating themes - themes for parties, gift giving and more!  And now, I’m going to recommend that your family choose a theme for their summer months!  As easily as a theme makes each aspect of a party fall into place, a summer theme […]

Fun Flip Flops!
Flip flops are sold and worn just about everywhere, so it is a challenge to offer Busy Bee readers some special examples!  But, a few styles are definite standouts this summer - each for a different reason!  Take a look at:

Switchflops!
Fabulous for traveling, these clever flip flops feature a standard black or brown […]

Count Down to Camp

My son is among the many kids who will spend a few weeks away from home this summer.  His camp acceptance came with an extensive list of required clothing, equipment and supplies – seemingly enough to outfit the entire camp population!  But I noticed that the list didn’t include some fun, little, […]

Get Ready for Summer with This Shopping Alert!
Summer (happily!) will be here before we know it and so now is the time to think about the activities that will fill your summer days and what you can do today to make those days more organized.
Choosing Your Summer Tote Bags
One easy way to get organized is […]

Cocktails on the Patio!

This is how my husband and I end each summer – with a cocktail party in our backyard over Labor Day weekend! After a summer dedicated to my role as family “cruise director,” this party is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with adults, many of whom we haven’t seen since school ended! […]

Tip of the Week - Sand-Off!

Sand-Off is an ingenious new product designed to remove the sand from your arms and legs as you leave the beach!  A hand sized terry cloth mitt is filled with a special powder that “breaks the bond between skin and sand.”  No running water is required!  The dry body wash […]

Busy Bee’s Beach Books!

Reading on the beach probably ranks as one of my very favorite things to do in the world!  The sun, ocean breeze and the sound of the kids playing and waves crashing are the perfect back drop for fun, page-turning reading!  And so, when I get a chance to have dad or […]

Pack a Perfect Beach Bag!
At the risk of sounding crazy, there is definitely an art to packing the perfect beach bag!  The bag needs to organized, contain many necessary items and you still need to be able to carry it!  A terrific beach tote is where you need to start!  Perhaps you already own a […]

Boring Beach Towels No More!
Have your beach towels seen better days? Have no fear – there are lots of really cute replacements on the market for you and your children! 
For Girls
The Brightest Butterfly on the Beach 
Chasing Fireflies .  This colorful, hooded (and antenna-ed!) towel will transform your little girl into a winged butterfly!  Look for three fun […]

A Bevy of Beach Bags - 2008!

Reviewing the season’s offerings of beach bags is a terrifically fun job!  The bright colors and patterns assure me that summer is truly on its way and that before we know it, I will be taking up residence on my usual pool side lounge chair (even if my lap […]