Beach season is upon you, and with it, the seasonal dilemmas of suits, sunblocks and sand. While you started dieting and exercising way back in winter in anticipation of beach season, that thong bikini is still going to have to remain under wraps. (Sure, you were never going wear it in public, but you wanted to look good in it, nonetheless.) Well, if you are going to cover up, at least you can do it with style. Pick up a Matta sarong, complete with matching bag, at Plaza Too in Mount Kisco. This cotton voile with bohemian print and beaded edging is perfect for wearing as a wrap, tied as a dress or used as a picnic blanket - albeit a very chic one.

Speaking of covering up, check the expiration date on your sun block. If it's past due, lose it, don't use it. Then try these sunscreen products recommended by Mybeautyberry.com.  Be sure to apply sunscreen before you hit the beach as well as throughout the day. And if sand sticks to your skin from all that lotion, that's a small price to pay, right? You can, however, keep that particular bill from coming due with Surfer's Secrets Sand Eliminator. Made with cornstarch and other good-for-your-skin ingredients (including anti-inflammatory grape seed oil and aloe to soothe sunburnt skin), Surfer's Secrets not only gets off the grit safely, it'll leave your skin delightfully smooth. Surfer's Secrets is also great for kids (and your car since the only thing you should take home from the beach is memories).

And if a "relaxing" day at the beach ("Mom!! He took my boogie board/wrecked my sand castle/splashed me!") puts you in need of some additional R&R come 6pm, chill out with one of these supremely sippable libations:
The Pour Margarita
The Q mojito

As for that other common beach dilemma - traffic - you're on your own.