The truth about UPF vs SPF: what really protects you at the beach
What's the difference between UPF and SPF? Learn the truth about sun protection, why UPF 55+ fabric is your first line of defense, and why sunscreen alone is never enough.
What is RPET? How We Turn Ocean Waste Into Your Beach Gear
What is RPET? As the founder of Handy Beach Goods, I wanted to share our sustainable process—how we turn recycled plastic bottles into the durable, planet-kind, UPF 55+ umbrellas and blankets you l...
Best Beach Umbrella for Wind: Handy vs. Tommy Bahama & beachBUB (2025)
A head-to-head review of the most popular beach umbrellas for wind. We compare Handy, Tommy Bahama, and beachBUB on setup speed, price, and all-important ASTM safety compliance.
Preventing Airborne Umbrellas: A Simple Beach Safety Guide (for Peace of Mind)
Don't let a runaway umbrella ruin your day. In 2 minutes, learn the CPSC & ASTM-informed steps to properly anchor your umbrella, read the wind, and ensure total peace of mind.
Best Beach Umbrella for Wind: 7 Things To Know
Wind doesn't care how cute your umbrella is. If you want a windproof umbrella, focus on 7 key features: a real sand anchor, a reinforced frame, a vented, UV-rated canopy, and ASTM-aligned testin...
6 Sand-Free Beach Hacks We Actually Use (A Guide for Parents)
If you dread the post-beach cleanup, this is for you. We're sharing the 6 practical, non-Pinterest hacks our family actually uses to keep sand off our gear and out of the car.