I'm going on a trip and I'm bringing...

RealSimple.com provides wonderfully helpful checklists. They have several in their "travel" section that are particularly helpful to me this week as I prepare for our beach vacation. This one is specifically geared to a beach vacation.
Accessories:

• beach bag
• flip flops
• glasses and/or contact lenses, if necessary (bring an extra pair, too)
• sunglasses
• sun hat

Equipment:

• batteries for small electronics and cameras
• beach blanket
• beach chairs
• beach towels
• beach umbrella
• camera
• cell phone
• chargers for your cell phone, camera, laptop, etc
• cooler
• flotation devices

Health and Beauty Items

• aloe Vera Gel
• antibacterial wipes
• body lotion
• comb and brush
• contact lens solution, if needed
• deodorant
• face cleanswer
• first aid kit
• floss
• insect repellant
• lip balm
• personal-hygience items
• prescriptions
• razors
• shampoo and conditioner
• shaving gel
• soap
• sunscreen
• toothbrush
• toothpaste

Miscellaneous

• addresses of friends and family for postcards
• books
• healthy snacks
• maps and directions
• money
• printouts of reservations
• travel journal
• travel pillow and blanket
• travel-sized detergent

And, of course, plenty of cute clothes for the week!