Posted in Southern California
July 10, 2016
Here Are 12 Things You Better Have If You Want To Survive In Southern California
If you’ve lived in Southern California as long as I have, you know there are a few things you need in order to survive around here. In case you need a reminder of the SoCal essentials, here’s a handy cheat sheet to get you back on track. It’s a tough life living in such a glorious place, but someone’s gotta do it!
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Or good walking shoes to scale all the beautiful mountains that surround us in every direction.
For any serious errands see # 2. You'll definitely need a car if you live here.
Every day is casual Friday in SoCal. Stock up on shorts, jeans, t-shirts and sundresses.
If you have room for a garden, make sure you're planting succulents in order to conserve our precious water.
Not only do they protect your eyes from the burning rays, but they also make you look super cool.
Okay, this isn't exactly essential, but it's definitely on the wish list. There's nothing like jumping into a pool on a hot summer day. So refreshing!
Even when it's May Gray and June Gloom in Southern California, the burning rays still sneak through the clouds, so make sure to protect your skin.
We're a laid back bunch, so it never hurts to loosen up and have some fun. Plus, when you live in this corner of the world, it's hard not to smile.
When other parts of the country require snow boots, we're still lounging around in our beach sandals. This is the life!
Bathing suit season is pretty much year-round in Southern California. A fitness routine is an absolute must around here to burn off those calories and get ready for the beach.
Sun protection is serious business around here. Trust me! See # 8.
Do any of these things ring a bell? If there’s anything that was left out, make sure to let me know so I can add it to my SoCal shopping list. If this post reminds you just how much you love living in Southern California, you might want to head over here and check out my list of 15 ways to have the most Southern California day ever.
