Carry On With Summer

Diaper bags, backpacks, lunchboxes, gym bags–moms need to treat themselves to luggage that’s made for a lady! Forget all other baggage, this beach tote is yours. Reserved for beach reads you’ve been dying to dive into all summer, plush towels you’ll lounge on for hours, and stylish cover-ups that you’ll don with panache–check out this list of the best summer bags out there so you can catch some final rays in style.

Rebecca Minkoff’s Canvas Striped Diamond Tote is the perfect compromise for a polished lady during a relaxed day at the beach. Buttoned-up accents in leather tailor buttoned-down stripes on a canvas body. Sporty and nautical, this bag masters sophisticated-cool, and is equipped with plenty of room to stow beach necessities.

$195, shopbop.com

Crafted with raffia imported from Madagascar, the Tess Bag by Annabel Ingall is an easygoing accessory that’s cool without even trying. This roomy tote is an ideal beach companion that won’t leave your arm for summers to come. Whether carrying towels to tan on the shore or lugging purchases on a shopping trip, the effortless design works for beach bums and city slickers alike.

$185, annabelingall.com

C Wonder’s Nylon Pop Up Tote is an absolute no-brainer. The Ikat-printed sack folds and zips into a cute, convenient pouch that keeps hassle to an absolute minimum. Slip it in your suitcase or carry-on for travel, or bring a few to the store as an environmentally conscious alternative to plastic shopping bags. Reasonably priced and totally practical–here’s a handbag that will beat buyer’s remorse!

$44, cwonder.com

This sailor-inspired arm candy is an adorably dressed-down accessory for sun and sand. Breezy and unstructured (just like your summer schedule), the Belen Rope Tote by Monserat De Lucca, Inc. is the ultimate warm-weather statement.

$95, calypsostbarth.com

This Baja Woven Tote by Mar Y Sol will brighten up any outfit. The bag comes in three colors, each with its own playful pom-pom shades, and has room to spare for sunscreen, towels, and wardrobe backups. Be the envy of the ocean and pool crowds while toting this bottomless beach bag.

$95, shopmarysol.com

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"