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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 beach food staples are water (have to stay hydrated!), snack bars, and crackers. Anything easy to eat that wont melt in the sun!
06/24/2011 10:13:47 PM CDT
Gotta take a good craft or summer brew. I recommend Shiner's seasonal with ginger and grapefruit or Stone Cali-Belgique.
06/24/2011 10:16:52 PM CDT
I've always been a fan of fruit salad. And plenty of water of course. A bottle of wine doesn't hurt either.
06/24/2011 10:28:49 PM CDT
I love watermelon on a nice beach picnic.
06/24/2011 10:38:17 PM CDT
Stonyfield smoothies and yummy earth gummy bears
06/24/2011 10:56:35 PM CDT
Red seedless grapes, watermelon, and sandwich stuff. It's always so refreshing!!
06/24/2011 11:09:20 PM CDT
I have the beach to my west and lakes to my east, so I love both! Summer by the water always requires fresh, cold fruit especially watermelon, grapes, white nectarines, and strawberries. If the grill is fired up, zucchini and summer squash is a must along with sausages and burgers.
06/24/2011 11:16:37 PM CDT
My favorites are the fruits.
06/24/2011 11:28:45 PM CDT
My favorite foods to take to the beach are fresh cherries and frozen grapes.
06/24/2011 11:36:38 PM CDT
Cherries and grapes dipped in vanilla yogurt, pumpkin seeds, chicken Salad, almonds, pickled beets and a yummy assortment of cheeses!
06/24/2011 11:49:19 PM CDT
I love taking healthy snacks that won't melt or get too sandy. For example: apple slices with toothpicks & caramel dip, granola bars, pudding packs, or veggies with a dip!
06/24/2011 11:50:39 PM CDT
Fruit that I've put in the freezer the night before!
06/24/2011 11:56:58 PM CDT
Watermelon, pasta salad...cool and refreshing!
06/25/2011 12:10:01 AM CDT
homemade trail-mix by a beautiful lake? better day ever.......
06/25/2011 12:40:11 AM CDT
Fresh fruit, veges, pita chips & coconut H20!
06/25/2011 12:57:33 AM CDT
Best foods for the beach: Cold watermelon, cold teriyaki chicken, rice balls, cucumber spears, and lots of water.
06/25/2011 2:41:11 AM CDT
Take to the beach: Coconut water and dried plantain chips... they remind me of my childhood years by the Caribbean Sea.
06/25/2011 3:23:33 AM CDT
Good question! Looking back at all my trips to the beach, I have always brought a sandwich, a small thing of deli pasta such as pesto tortellini, chips, a Vitamin Water or sparkling water, & some kind of sweets (berries, candy bar, etc...) to finish off the meal or just to snack on. I absolutely love BBQing on the beach, too! Chicken, hamburgers, just about anything goes for me on a summer day at a beautiful body of water! :)
06/25/2011 3:54:36 AM CDT
A Wellbeing Pot....full of goodness, low in G.I and it's convenient to take to the beach and share will all :-)
06/25/2011 7:22:25 AM CDT
I love to go to the beach to kayak, fish, and swim. I take organic juices and fruit in the kayak. Trail mix is another item that I often bring with me as well.
06/25/2011 7:38:39 AM CDT
Favorite beach foods...I'd have to say foods with their own package...fruits like apples, oranges and bananas...actually we love any fruit on the beach - berries, watermelon. Our picnic basket usually includes premade sandwiches (favs are turkey & cheese w/ salad (lettuce) for my 5 year old and veggie hummus wraps for me and the 7 year old)
Mmmm...is it time for vacation yet?!?!?
06/25/2011 7:45:27 AM CDT
I love salty, spicy pepitas and almonds mixed with unsweetened dried cranberries for the perfect tart punch.
06/25/2011 7:57:52 AM CDT
My favorite foods to take our Whole Foods Deli...You have awesome Potato Salad and your Lunch Meat is the best their is.
06/25/2011 8:21:26 AM CDT
A big water, sliced fruit and kettle cooked potato chips
06/25/2011 8:49:39 AM CDT
Some mint iced tea, grapes, cheese, and whole grain crackers!
06/25/2011 11:46:37 AM CDT