My Mom Used to Throw Us Indoor Beach Parties When We Couldn't Go Outside, and They Were the Best

No trip to the "beach" is complete without the proper attire, so bust out your favourite swimsuits. If you live in a warm place, open the windows to bring some of the outside temperature in, and if you live in a cold place, turn up the heat slightly so you can really feel like you're spending the day in the sun. Also feel free to rock some sunscreen, sunglasses, and floaties to take things up a notch!

Whether it's one large towel to fit the whole family or everyone has their own favourite, lay out colourful and fun beach towels on your living room floor, in the basement, or wherever you've dubbed your "beach" area for the day.

To further set the scene, put on a fun water- or beach-themed movie in the background for everyone to enjoy. Some ideas? The Little Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch, Finding Nemo, and Finding Dory.

If you're all soaking up the "sun" on your beach towels, it's good to have something in the background to listen to. Put together a fun beach playlist as a family with everyone's favourite holiday songs.

No day at the beach is complete without popsicles or ice cream. Indulge in at least one ice-cold treat to make the day feel extra special!

Make sure all the food you enjoy at your beach party is appropriately themed. We're talking mini hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, potato salad, etc. Have a summer barbecue in your kitchen!

Unless you have an indoor pool (which, if you do, we're jealous), you need to get creative with how to go "swimming" during your beach party. My mom filled a bunch of spray bottles with water so my sister and I could spray each other and our friends in a fun water game without soaking the entire house. It was so much fun!