Summer means family time and if you live in New Jersey chances are you and your family will spend a few days at the Jersey Shore.

Last Friday was Day 1 of our family's Jersey Shore Summer Expedition.

In preparing for a few hours at the beach, I packed the following: beach chairs, umbrella, towels, mat, sun block, insect repellant, water bottles, snacks, brim hat, change of clothes and a book. However, I forgot to pack the kids' boogie boards.