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Win our Life’s A Beach Gift Basket
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, ADENA DANNOUF FROM RICHMOND, VA.!
I love those lazy summer days spent at the beach. Any worries tend to fall away as I soak up the sun, wriggle my toes in the sand and splash in the water. Just taking a quick dip is a great way to get some much-needed relief (even if it’s only temporary!) from the summer heat. Can you tell that I’m really looking forward to the beach trips I have planned for this summer? I can’t wait!
Whether you’re a surfer, a swimmer or a sunbather catching up on your summer reading list, we’ve got you covered with snacks and sun-friendly essentials. Win our Life’s A Beach basket and you’ll be prepped with everything you need to make your sunny summer day even brighter! Just enter a comment below by June 28th telling us what your favorite foods are to take on a water-filled outing, and you’ll be eligible to win. One winner will be selected at random to receive the Life’s A Beach Basket, a $100 value, plus a $50 gift card for you to grab extra items like cold drinks and fresh fruit before heading out to the water.
Here’s what you’ll find in the basket:- Nature's Path Organic Peanut Buddy Granola Bars & Chococonut Granola Bars
- Annie's Homegrown Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks
- Bug Band Insect Repellent Spray Lotion
- 365 Sweetened Banana Chips
- 365 Treasure Hunt Trail Mix
- 365 Sweetened Papaya Spears
- BPA-Free Bento-Ware
- Large organic cotton beach towel
- Alba Botanica Sunblock Sport (45 SPF)
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Love 100 calorie packs and trail mix for the beach/pool!!
06/26/2011 12:10:27 PM CDT
Summer is meant for fun, relaxation, family time (beach, biking, hiking). The best is the veggies and fruit that are in season. Grillin' veggies for dinner and fruit for dessert... who could ask for anything more!
06/13/2011 9:43:51 PM CDT
cubed watermelon!
06/14/2011 11:03:55 AM CDT
Old nostalgic favorites like fried chicken, potato salad, deviled eggs, veggie crudites, plenty of cold fresh fruit and brownies. During the day plenty of water and juice for the kids. But when evening rolls around we break out the very chilled pinot grigio!
06/14/2011 11:11:47 AM CDT
Always have to bring sliced watermelon to the beach...not only is it a great healthy snack but it also keeps me hydrated while I'm baking in the sun (with SPF of course).
06/13/2011 4:30:41 PM CDT
I like to bring trail mix, brie, frenchbread, and of course, fresh fruits
My other favorite foods are chips, any kind such as potato, kettlechips, and or caramel popcorn.
My other favorites include potato salad if I can keep it cool, and fresh lunch meat for sandwiches.
Fruit drinks are important too! Cool and chilled!
06/14/2011 11:06:00 PM CDT
Trail mix, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, and fresh berries!
06/13/2011 9:28:43 PM CDT
I love bringing grapes! Nothing beats them because they almost always say "summer" to me! I also love whole grain and flax corn chips, sliced cuccumber and hummus- YUM!
06/14/2011 11:15:19 AM CDT
Ice Cold Fresh Fruit is the best food to take to the beach! Especially when it's super hot outside, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes and apples are just so nice and refreshing.
06/14/2011 11:24:05 AM CDT
Homemade taco salad (just add dressing when you are ready to eat!) and cut up watermelon!
06/13/2011 11:31:33 PM CDT
I like to take pasta with me.
06/29/2011 12:17:08 AM CDT
1) Chilled broccoli slaw, its so yummy and refreshing
2) Lots of water and iced tea to keep hydrated
3) Simple strawberry tarts for my sweet tooth and made with all the fresh strawberries you can find around this time of the year
06/14/2011 11:12:35 AM CDT
My favorite food item to take to the beach is anything liquid..water, wine, beer.
06/14/2011 10:51:11 AM CDT
I love to take cut up watermelon and other fruits, salty nuts or chips, lots and lots of water and money for the clam shack!
06/14/2011 7:51:11 AM CDT
When I pack for a full day on the boat, I bring lots of fresh fruit and a huge salad with a simple lemon juice dressing -- foods that will keep me hydrated and won't bloat me out while I'm hanging out in my bikini. I also make sure to have plenty of coconut water on hand to keep away dry mouth. (And I never forget my wide-rimmed hat to give my face and hair a break from the sun.)
06/14/2011 8:01:19 AM CDT
My favorite beach foods are strawberries, watermelon and peaches! Thanks!
06/14/2011 8:11:03 AM CDT
Fruit is a must! The juicier the better, cause you can wash the stickiness off right in the water.
06/14/2011 8:32:34 AM CDT
The best foods to take to the beach are the ones that compliment the occasion. We like to go to the lake and take the boat and ski and tube all day. Then, we'll break out the portable grill and enjoy snacks, burgers, and dogs, and ice cold beverages on the beach. But our favorite foods to take to the beach, just might be included in this basket!
06/14/2011 8:32:41 AM CDT
Bringing tuna fish sandwiches to the beach has a nostalgic feeling for me; when we were little, my Mom always brought them to the beach for us!
06/14/2011 8:46:30 AM CDT
Life's A Beach on the sand with the kids, the backpack chairs, 2 umbrellas, sand toys, a cooler full of yummy subs, juices, water, cheese sticks, yogurt, grapes and a bag full of extra goodies like cheese rabbits, graham crackers sticks and chips.
06/14/2011 10:07:54 AM CDT
I love to bring fresh fruit like oranges and apples and extra water to drink!!
06/14/2011 12:11:25 PM CDT
lots of frozen water :)
For my family as allergen free as possible-
*Frozen fruits
*Fresh juiced fruit and vege blends, then frozen into cubes
*Coconut or yogurt ice cream(makes me less thirsty)in the sun
*Avacado,mashed pinto bean or fish,sunflower sprout or cucumber sandwich
*Yogurt raisins/dried fruit(mango,banana chips),chocolate almonds or cashews
06/18/2011 12:11:39 PM CDT
I love snacks at the beach!
06/14/2011 3:52:06 PM CDT
Cut up watermelon and cataloupe are summer beach faves! And if we've planned ahead of time, we'll fill water bottles half-way and pop them in the freezer, then top them off in the morning. They keep cold as the ice melts, and help keep anything else in the cooler cold as well.
06/14/2011 7:27:42 PM CDT
We are heading to the beach in Mexico next week and we always take chips and homemade salsa, salty snacks and lots of fruits with some Coronas and lime. :) Those under 21 love to have "mock" pina coladas. :) We also take coconut water so no one gets dehydrated! :(
06/14/2011 8:18:03 PM CDT