With the recent snowy conditions across most of the country, we’d like to shift gears into much more pleasant topics, like spring break! If a sunny shoreside vacation is in the horizon for you and the kids, or even if you’re just hitting the backyard pool this spring, make sure you get them the #1 spring break essential: great swimwear.

Here are just a handful of our recent picks from our Kids’ Shop! We think your kids and these adorable swimsuits and boardshorts will get along swimmingly!

Girls': 1. Roxy Kids Caliente Sun Crossover Monokini, 2. Seafolly Kids Seaside Mini Tube Bikini, 3. Hurley One & Only Plaid Tankini Set, 4. Seafolly Kids Fairytale Ballerina Skirtini Set, 5. Roxy Kids Sand Blossom Drawstring Ruffle Set, 6. Juicy Couture Kids Miniature Port Stripe Bikini Set

Boys': 7. Volcom Kids Tornlosky Boardshorts, 8. Volcom Kids Super Kreature Rash Guard, 9. Quiksilver Boys Cypher Echo Boardshorts, 10. Hurley Kids One & Only Boardshorts, 11. Quiksilver Boys Repeater Boardshorts, 12. O'Neill John John Boardshorts

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to round up a few of our favorite matching clothing pieces for dad and his “mini me”.

Who says only the girls get to have all the fun with clothes? It’s the boys’ turn to show off their style!

BOYS':1. Hurley Kids One & Only Boys Rashguard, 2. Hurley Kids Phantom Dimension Boardshort, 3. Lacoste Boys' Classic Pique Polo in Flamingo, 4. True Religion Boys' Billy Boot Cut , 5. Lacoste Boys' Classic Pique Polo in White, 6. True Religion Boys' Rocco Skinny Phantom

DADS': 7. Hurley One & Only Surf Shirt, 8. Hurley Phantom 60 Dimension Boardshort, 9. Lacoste Classic Pique Polo in Flamingo, 10. True Religion Ricky Snake Eye Straight Jean, 11. Lacoste Classic Pique Polo in White, 12. True Religion Blake Straight Phantom U

With Memorial Day weekend coming up, the promise of beach and pool days become even more enticing, especially for your little ones.

That's why we've gathered a few of our favorite boys’ boardshorts and rashguards to let your little boogie boarder, cannon ball champ, and beach bum start out his summer with a splash!

1.Nike Kids Lightning Strip Volley Short in Gym Green , 2. Nike Kids Lightning Strip Volley Short in Action Green, 3. Quiksilver Kids Cypher Reynolds Revolt Boardshort in Cyan, 4. Quiksilver Kids Flash Flood Boardshort in Classic Blue, 5. Volcom Kids Colorblock Thrashguard, 6. DC Kids Lanai Ess 4 Shorts, 7. Hurley Kids Straps Boys Boardshort, 8. Hurley Kids One & Only Boys' Rashguard, 9. Hurley Kids Phantom Kingsroad Boardshort

1.Fox Kids Metric Tee, 2.Jeffries Socks Multi Stripe Tights, 3.Three Little Dots Swing Top, 4.Hurley Kids One and Only, 5.Flowers by Zoe Big Heart Top, 6.Volcom Kids Full Stone Flexfit® Hat, 7.Charlie Rocket French Terry Legging, 8. adidas Kids Climalite 3-Stripe Polo Shirt

A brand new school year is just around the corner! Start it off right with cheerfully bright colors to liven up your little ones’ wardrobe. Skip the shopping malls and get their favorite brands shipped right to your door for free! They’ll think it’s magic; you’ll know it’s because you’re a shop-savvy parent!

Make it one colorful summer! (Left-Right): Quiksilver Kids Hoye t-shirt in Varsity  , Volcom Kids Frickin Chino shorts in Red Heather ,Three Little Dots Kids Tunic Tank in Coastal Blue, Hurley Kids Patrice Shorts in Flamingo, Diesel Kids Tralityb polo shirt in Leaf Green, Three Little Dots* Kids Swing Top in Morrocan Coral

If there’s one word to sum up this summer’s liveliest trend, it would be “color”. Bright colors are definitely a fun trend that everyone in the family can partake in this season. Your kids’ casual style is certainly no exception! By introducing fun brights into their outfits this summer, you can give their casual look some serious pop. Besides, why should mom and dad be the only ones sporting the season’s hottest trends?

*Zappos.com is an exclusive online retailer for Three Little Dots!

Left-Right: Volcom Kids Boys Stone Thrashguard, Patagonia Kids Baby Baggies boardshorts, Little Marc Jacobs Scuba Miss Marc one piece, le top Kids Monokini, Hurley Kids Puerto Rico tankini and boyshort set

Thinking of a beach getaway for the family? Pack up the kids, some beach towels, beach toys,  swimsuits, and plenty of sunscreen and get ready for some memorable times on the shore this summer.

There are plenty of kid-friendly beaches across the country to explore! These beaches get an A+ for having amenities like restrooms and showers, good sand quality, kid-friendly waves*, and overall picturesque beauty. Here are just a few family-friendly beaches worth checking out this summer:

Coronado Beach, Coronado Island, California: With the historic Hotel Del Coronado as its backdrop, this wide stretch of beach makes it perfect for a family beach picnic. The little kids will enjoy building sandcastles while the older kids can play beach volleyball or rollerblade on the 15-mile pathway. There’s lots of free parking, restrooms, year-round lifeguards and showers. You can also enjoy a nice lunch in the hotel.

Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii: Just west of Poipu Beach is a little protected cove aptly named “Baby Beach”. This is perfect place for young kids and babies to get their first taste of the ocean while being protected from the currents. There’s also a grassy park by the parking lot which is perfect for picnics.

Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz, California: The kids will have a blast on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk which features lots of rides, games and entertainment. The older kids can even learn to surf on Cowell’s Beach which usually has great conditions for beginners.

Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida: The powdery white sand makes this beach one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see. There’s a shaded picnic area and a playground for the kids, not to mention lots of family-friendly restaurants to choose from.

Ko’olina Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii: Nestled in the west side of Oahu, this resort beach is home to the upscale Marriott Ihilani Resort and more recently, the Aulani Disney Resort. There is, however, a public-access section, so you don’t need to shell out big bucks to stay at the hotel or its many villas to enjoy the beach. There are three kid-friendly man-made lagoons that make up the beach area, each one protected by rock barriers. There are also several grassy and shaded picnic areas, lifeguards, restrooms and showers, making it convenient for parents and kids alike.

*constant adult supervision is a must at any beach.