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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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Yummy, fresh fruit!!!
06/15/2011 5:04:57 PM CDT
Great stuff, something for everybody!
06/15/2011 5:05:56 PM CDT
Grapes and Watermelon
06/15/2011 5:06:50 PM CDT
Our favs to brind to the beach is frozen watermelon chunks,salad, and organic raw date balls:) YUMMY !!
oh yea and the freeze dried fruits :)
06/15/2011 5:08:24 PM CDT
We like to stop at a farmstand on the way and bring fresh cantaloupe and watermelon!
06/15/2011 5:08:36 PM CDT
My favorite thing to take to the beach would be cold fruit and plain yogurt for dipping.Nothing beats cold fruit on a hot day.
06/15/2011 5:08:48 PM CDT
A basket of fruits! That's how I like it at the beach.
06/15/2011 5:12:13 PM CDT
I like to take frozen grapes. They are refreshing and stay cold for a long time.
06/15/2011 5:12:13 PM CDT
watermelon is great at the beach
06/15/2011 5:13:05 PM CDT
Living in Florida, we go to the beach a lot. What goes into my family's body is important to me so, i always make sure i pack a healthy pic-nic, especially for the beach. I make sure to include granola bars, fresh fruit, sandwiches on whole wheat bread and plenty of juices and water.
06/15/2011 5:13:13 PM CDT
My favorite beach food is organic white grapes with manchengo sheep cheese and Whole foods Sparkling Grapefruit water.
Gluten free crackers like Mary's Onion flavored top it off!
06/15/2011 5:14:12 PM CDT
Our family loves watermelon. The produce rep at the Whole Foods in San Ramon showed me exactly how to pick the perfect watermelon! He told me to hold it in my hand and tap it, it should sound like a drum and vibrate nicely. It should also feel heavier than it looks like it should be. Watermelon is the BEST fruit to bring on an outing!
Thanks!
~Nancy Wilson
Pleasanton, CA
06/15/2011 5:14:47 PM CDT
I HAVE to take the makings for S'mores whenever we go to the beach! GF graham crackers, choc bars, and marshmallows! Mmmmmmm!
06/15/2011 5:14:47 PM CDT
The best treat on the beach is some frozen fruit in a cooler: grapes, pineapple and strawberries! Yum!
06/15/2011 5:16:25 PM CDT
There is nothing better to take to the beach than good old no-stir Almond Butter and hearty bread. Add to the sandwich your favorite fruit (apple, pear, coconut, apricot, etc) or nuts (chopped peanuts, pecans, cashews). It won't spoil, it's easy clean-up and every kid just loves it. OK, if you have to do it, take the jam but make it organic and don't forget the spreading knife.
06/15/2011 5:16:42 PM CDT
I love going to the beach. My favorite snacks to bring would be cooler filled with coconut water, greek yogurt, and organic chips or popcorn. And my all time favorite - watermellon.
06/15/2011 5:16:45 PM CDT
Mango slices with lime & chili powder or cayenne pepper sprinkled on it. Goes great with a jug of ice tea. Toss in some frozen water bottles and you're set.
06/15/2011 5:18:08 PM CDT
Cold water is a must for the beach! I love, love fresh fruit, cut in chunks at the shore, too. When the juice gets drippy, it's time for a dip! Blueberries are in season at this time, so I may freeze some to have them cold. Watermelon is classic summertime fare--and having it at the beach is a Japanese tradition. Granola bars are great to refuel. Salty snacks are a nice touch, but I find nuts take on a stale flavor at the beach. Finally, cookies. I don't know why, but I really enjoy having chocolate chip oatmeal cookies at the beach--I think it has sort of become a tradition with me.
06/15/2011 5:19:09 PM CDT
My favorite items to bring to the beach for a picnic are:
Nut mix.
Greek Pasta Salad w/fresh feta.
Greek cucumber/dill dip and pita chips/pita bread
Fresh fruit cut up and packed in easy reusable containers.
Coconut water juice boxes.
Water
06/15/2011 5:19:52 PM CDT
Lemonade, strawberries and sunflower seeds.
06/15/2011 5:20:08 PM CDT
I love Grapes, Strawberries & Smoked Gouda Cheese, paired with Everything Crackers & a bottle of Cinnabar Mercury Rising. Thanks you for inspiring me to take another beach picnic soon!
06/15/2011 5:20:26 PM CDT
fresh fruits, juices and water!
06/15/2011 5:20:33 PM CDT
Thanks - I love to bring along fresh cut fruits and homemade granola bars for energy, hydration and healthy options.
06/15/2011 5:21:22 PM CDT
Fruit, fruit, and more fruit! Apricots, plums, watermellon, and grapes are the best. And don't forget the water (kept on ice of course).
06/15/2011 5:21:23 PM CDT
Pimento Cheese Sandwich on WWheat
Sweet Potato Chips
Banana Pudding
Lemonade!!
06/15/2011 5:22:47 PM CDT