We here in south Louisiana love to head to the Gulf Coast during the summer time, or any time, for that matter! It's sometimes more trouble  than it's worth to pack up the drinks, sunscreen, umbrellas, beach chairs, snacks, ice chest, and, oh, the kids, for a day of sun and sand. Wouldn't you love to know how to make it seem more like a vacation, and less like a job to round up everything and everybody for the fun?

Our friends at Awestruck have come up with some awesome life hacks to make your beach vacation soooooo much easier. Watch the video below, and start packing for your next trip, ya'll!

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