Friday, July 9, 2010

The best beach umbrella ever!

Top 6 reasons why you need this umbrella:
1. Because chasing your beach umbrella as it's pin-balling it's way down the beach leaving a trail of rather angry and possibly impaled sunbathers behind does not a relaxing day make
2. Digging a hole in the sand with freshly manicured nails is a waste of $13-35
3. Carrying a shovel to the beach is not exactly practical
4. Buying a new $20 umbrella every time yours blows out, breaks, rips, loses the pointy end in the sand is fiscally and ecologically irresponsible
5. Relaxing at the beach shouldn't involve 30 minutes of set-up frustration
6. Independent girls don't need a cabana boy to 'rescue' them!


This umbrella is worth every cent of it's $49.99 price tag! Seriously. It's light, comes in a sturdy portable carrier with a shoulder strap, has vents to prevent blowouts, and takes seconds to set up! Just pop the handles down, twist the base pole into the sand, and voila... done. The thing even stays put at 50 degree angle on a windy day!
Don't go back to the beach without one!

Where to find it:
Bed Bath & Beyond
Item:
RIO Beach Umbrella with SPF 100+ and integrated sand anchor (blue)
Cost: $49.99 + tax

TIP:
If you use a 20% off coupon + a "$10 off a purchase of $30 or more", you'll snag this priceless invention for $32!