Summer brings unique organizing challenges because of trips to the pool and beach.  Here are a few ideas that might make trips to these destinations easier:

• Zippered plastic bags can be used for a variety storage purposes.  Everything from food to wet articles to lotions can be easily stored without concern that they will get mixed in with other items.  Two-gallon bags, although harder to find, are especially useful for clothes. Ziploc now makes bags in XL and XXL sizes.
• Establish a location for regularly used items so that you don’t have to go hunting for the suntan lotion or beach towels.  A clear plastic bin can be especially useful for storing suntan lotion, goggles, body lotion, etc.
• Assign everyone a different colored beach towel to decrease arguments about which towel belongs to whom. If possible, have children select a color they like.