The Essential Beachcomber

There are lots of reasons to go to the beach.  It's not all about beach combing, shelling, & looking for sharks teeth.  There is crystal blue water to immerse yourself into, sugary-white sand to lay on, & birds of all kinds to watch.  And speaking of watching - the people watching is unparalleled at the beach.  Maybe because they have on less clothes than the people-watching at the mall (well, not always).  When I'm not hiking up the beach in search of beachy treasures I can be found relaxing under the shade of my umbrella and checking out the parade of humanity that finds their way to the seashore. Come on.  You know you do it too. Beach Kidz As you make your way on to the beach it is imperative that you scope out the terrain for any Dugger-esque families in the area.  I love kids but on the beach they become a whirling dervish of sand, rocks, & beach toys. They are fun to watch from a distance. Sun Worshipperz No spf 45...

You might be a shelling   addict if.... You tricked-out your Lexus with a big Junonia on top You modified the earbuds to your iPhone This is your dream house This outfit is hanging in the same closet as your Lily Pulitzer's You spent your money on a tattoo instead of a pedicure This is in your bathroom You bring the beach home with you This is the shirt you wore to your anger management class You will only cook with shell macaroni This was your Christmas present.....wait, that was my Christmas present You hang around lots of nice people who love shelling as much as you do! (Pictured above  Debbie from Love of the Sea ,  Pam of i Love Shelling , Me, &  Rhonda of Shellbelle's Tiki Hut )