It’s been really hot here in Los Angeles the past couple of days and it got me thinking about the ocean, sun, wind, sand…  It’s always about 10 degrees cooler at the beach and something about being near the ocean is so relaxing to me.  I always leave there feeling relaxed and… well, a little like summer.

Getting to the beach is easy when you live on the coast, right?  In theory, yes.  It’s only about a 20 minute drive for me (with no traffic).  But actually getting to the beach with two little ones, is not so easy.  Next year will be much easier.  They’ll both be old enough to run around and make sand castles.  And throw sand at each other – ha!

I have a cute grass umbrella and a blanket that I keep in my car – just in case I’m ever on a job or audition near the ocean.  That way I can easily make a 20 minute pit stop and soak up a little summer.  And then just say I hit traffic on the way home.  =)

But, keeping my beach umbrella in place is often not easy since it’s almost always windy at the beach.  And an umbrella on the loose getting blown around?  Not a good idea.  Definitely a safety hazard.

That’s why The Noblo was invented!  A couple of mom’s wanted something to keep their beach umbrellas safe from getting blown around and… voilà… The Noblo was born. It’s such a simple, great idea!  Martha Stewart included it in her 20 summer must-haves.  And I have to agree. I now keep one in my car with the umbrella and blanket. Because beach time, should be chill time.  No worries. Just relax.  And The Noblo helps you do just that.