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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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My boyfriend's backyard is a haven away from the bustling city of New York. Huntington, Long Island reminds me of fresh avocado, tomatot and onion salad with lemon/honey/dill vinaigrette and mango margaritas in the pool.
06/23/2011 10:33:41 AM CDT
Anything that sand will not stick to :o) Cold melon in a cooler, sandwiches, special-treat snacks like chips, cheese twists. Lots and lots of cold beverages - being in the saltwater always makes me thirsty.
06/23/2011 10:52:17 AM CDT
Veggie sandwiches are the best! Especially on crusty whole-grain rolls sprinkled with olive oil. Fresh fruit, kept icy cold in a 1/2 gal. thermal jug filled with ice water & sliced lemons. And of course, my weakness and addiction, potato chips.
06/23/2011 1:31:59 PM CDT
Too hot to eat! Plenty of bottled water.
06/24/2011 7:56:52 PM CDT
I love lemonade and Annie's cheese crackers! Refreshing, easy to tote, and light enough for a quick snack.
06/24/2011 7:57:12 PM CDT
fresh grapes, whole grain crackers, fresh cheese and lots of sparkling water.
06/24/2011 7:58:27 PM CDT
We make jalapeño tuna salad and homemade hummus. Then we just bring crackers and pretzels for a dip fest.
06/24/2011 7:58:44 PM CDT
I love to bring fresh local cheese's with a crusty bread.
My family and I have gone to the beach's in Maine since I was a little girl.I know take my children to the beaches of Maine.
As long as you are with family any tasty treat will do.
06/24/2011 7:58:58 PM CDT
I love bringing home-made trail mix: bran, almonds, craisins, and dark-chocolate bits, bottles of water, and assorted fruits. Yum!Ü
06/24/2011 7:59:03 PM CDT
EGG AND CHEESE ON A BAGEL!
06/24/2011 7:59:36 PM CDT
My favorite summer snacks are Annie's bunnies in chocolate & vanilla and fresh strawberries & blueberries!
06/24/2011 8:00:13 PM CDT
I'm definitely an ocean-goer, and I'll take along fresh fruit(especially grapes and peaches) when I head to the beach. Can't go wrong with those!!
06/24/2011 8:01:06 PM CDT
Nuts, pumpkin seeds,crackers, hummus& fruit!!
06/24/2011 8:01:43 PM CDT
I like to take Smart Water and lots of fresh fruit!
06/24/2011 8:02:20 PM CDT
I love making hoagies for the beach with plenty of drinks, fruit and snacks!
06/24/2011 8:03:55 PM CDT
I would LOVE to win!
06/24/2011 8:04:39 PM CDT
Love ice cold coffee & homemade granola bars.
06/24/2011 8:05:52 PM CDT
We love packing fresh cut up fruit, whole berries mixed with grapes, finger sandwiches, chips, cookies, lots of cold water bottles and sometimes a frozen concoction in a thermos for a refreshing beverage, like perhaps some lime juice, mint from the garden, a pureed peach or two, ice and seltzer. A bag of homemade nuts, dried cranberry, m&ms and sunflower seeds for energy and we are all set for a fun day!
06/24/2011 8:06:19 PM CDT
I love being on the water anywhere, especially on a boat. We always take cookies & fruit with us when are spending the day out on the water. Anything light & fresh, snack stuff mostly. When I'm out on the water all day, I don't want to be weighed down by a lot of food.
06/24/2011 8:06:52 PM CDT
I like to keep frozen grapes in my freezer skewered on bamboo and eat them like popsicles by the pool.
06/24/2011 8:09:29 PM CDT
Mangoes, pineapples and lots of cold water!
06/24/2011 8:09:38 PM CDT
peaches, plums, and water
06/24/2011 8:10:33 PM CDT
My favorite food to bring to the beach are shrimp and vegetable skewers with a mini grill to grill them on. Also fresh watermelon and mozzerella, tomato, basil appetizers. Bring some fresh brewed iced tea, and you have the perfect beach picnic!
06/24/2011 8:11:02 PM CDT
My favorite things to take are cold watermelon , grapes, lemonade,
06/24/2011 8:12:05 PM CDT
My kids love the Kashi brand TLC soft-baked cereal bars. They're so easy to pack! For my husband and I....bagel chips, nuts, and chilled white wine keep us happy.
06/24/2011 8:13:59 PM CDT