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beach umbrellaThe Ultimate Guide to Sun Safety: How UPF, Shade, and Sunscreen Work Together - Handy Beach Goods

The Ultimate Guide to Sun Safety: How UPF, Shade, and Sunscreen Work Together

As a mom, I thought shade was enough to protect my kids. I was wrong. This is my expert guide to true sun safety, explaining UPF vs. SPF, why shade alone isn't enough (citing a famous study), and h...

sun-uvThe truth about UPF vs SPF: what really protects you at the beach - Handy Beach Goods

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.

beach umbrellaWhat is RPET? How We Turn Ocean Waste Into Your Beach Gear - Handy Beach Goods

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...

ASTMPreventing Airborne Umbrellas: A Simple Beach Safety Guide (for Peace of Mind) - Handy Beach Goods

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.

ASTMBest Beach Umbrella for Wind: 7 Things To Know - Handy Beach Goods

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...

beach blanket6 Sand-Free Beach Hacks We Actually Use (A Guide for Parents) - Handy Beach Goods

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.