EDITOR'S NOTE

I am beachside as we speak, which means I’m taking advantage of the elite combo that is Diet Coke and chicken fingers with a side of sand and a fluffy read. Here are the essentials I packed as a way to further enjoy the one vacation I look forward to all year:

• This lightweight sunscreen that keeps my freckly skin protected.

• An SPF lip balm that doesn’t taste like chemicals.

• These underrated Birkenstocks. The single-strap styles don’t get enough love, and I will forever stand by that.

• My current read. Shoutout to all the book boyfriends out there.

• A recent beverage obsession. Refreshing and naturally hydrating.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA