SUMMER is officially here, and for mums, that often means navigating the beautiful chaos of beach days – juggling bags, snacks, sun cream, and eager little ones ready to splash.
While a day by the sea is pure joy, , especially when you’re trying to take a refreshing dip.
But one brilliant mum has shared some game-changing beach that every parent needs this .
Ollie, known as @lets.do.it.all on TikTok, recently went viral with a video simply captioned: “Beach hacks every mum needs this summer!”;
She kicks off her genius tips by tackling that universal parent struggle: applying sun cream to a child’s face without it stinging their eyes.
Her solution? Give your child two spoons and have them cover their eyes with them while you spray on the sun cream.
Simple, yet incredibly effective – no more tears from stinging eyes.
Next, Ollie revealed a clever trick for securing your belongings.
Tired of sandals going astray? She demonstrated how to use a plastic cable tie, looping it through her flip-flops and then securely fastening them to the sunbed.
She applied the same smart thinking to her sunglasses, placing them safely in their case before using another cable tie to attach the case firmly to the back of the sunbed.
The video has gained 206.1k views and 19 comments after two days of being shared.
One wrote: “Awesome summer hacks for the .”;
Airport costs
If you’re planning to drop someone off at a , prepare for a shock.
New research from the RAC reveals that airport drop-off charges have surged by up to 33% in the past year, with over half of UK airports either raising or introducing these fees.
This stands in stark contrast to most major EU airports, where dropping off passengers close to the terminal remains completely free.
Since last summer, eleven out of 20 UK airports analysed by the RAC have increased their “kiss and fly”; charges – the fees levied for the most convenient drop-off spots.
For instance, City, , , , Gatwick, Heathrow, , , and Southampton all saw their fees jump by £1.
Bradford and added 50p to their charges.
The changes aren’t just about increases either; some airports have introduced new fees entirely. , which previously had no charge, now levies a £3 fee, while , which had no “kiss and fly”; area last summer due to a car park fire, now charges £5.
City remains the sole UK airport in the analysis that still offers free drop-offs directly outside its terminal.
While prices were at Aberdeen, Belfast International, , East Midlands, , and Stansted, the overall trend paints a clear picture.
The RAC’s findings highlight a significant difference compared to , where eight of the 10 busiest EU airports, including major hubs like Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and , charge nothing for drop-offs.
This means a quick goodbye at many UK airports now comes with a much higher price tag.
