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How we turned a regular beach day into our family’s most anticipated (and hilarious) annual tradition. family beach pageant 1
We clear a small circle in the sand. Everyone gets into a crab walk position (facing up, walking on hands and feet). The last person to collapse or fall over wins. Watching grandma beat the teenager at this was the highlight of the decade. The last person to collapse or fall over wins
Sand, Smiles, and Sashes: Why You Need a Family Beach Pageant This Summer The winner gets a plastic crown from the
Here is the simple premise: Every family member competes in four ridiculous categories. The winner gets a plastic crown from the dollar store and first pick of the ice cream flavor. 1. The Sandcastle Gown (Creative Construction) Forget bikinis. Each person has five minutes to sculpt a "gown" or "suit" out of wet sand on their lower half. My husband tried to make a “Roman gladiator skirt.” My daughter made a mermaid tail. I made a pile that looked suspiciously like a melting cake. The messier, the better.
Declare your beach day a pageant. Award the crown. Embrace the chaos.
Trust me—it beats one more stiff "everyone say cheese" photo.