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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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I frequent the pool and Florida's beaches, DrinkChia and CarribeanSol Sunscreen are my favs. I feel refreshed with my chia drink and it doubles as a mixer (after the beach, of course).
06/15/2011 5:35:49 PM CDT
Whenever I go to the beach I like to take a bottle of Tazo tea, fresh fruit and home-made trail mix.
06/15/2011 5:35:53 PM CDT
We love the beach and playing in the waves. We take along my homemade Trail Mix made with Whole Foods Nuts, Seeds, Oats and dried fruit. We also pack the freshest,in-season fruit of course; peaches, berries, watermelon. A don't forget about the drinks, nothings better than ice cold bottled water or 365 Black Tea. Can't wait until July, we're beach bound!
06/15/2011 5:36:09 PM CDT
Favorite beach munchies are plenty of water, fruit, nuts and protein bars
06/15/2011 5:37:57 PM CDT
For our family outings I love to pack sliced French bread, hard salami, and provolone for quick and easy sandwiches. I make sure to bring plenty of fresh organic fruits, berries, veggies, and raw nuts for snacking. 365 organic beef jerky is another easy high protein snack to have on hand. Don't forget a waterproof camera to capture your memories.
06/15/2011 5:38:13 PM CDT
I love to take alot of water, a fruity drink, watermelon, trail mix, and something sweet to eat!
06/15/2011 5:38:41 PM CDT
Sandwiches and fruit and some wine are our favorite things to take to the beach.
06/15/2011 5:39:00 PM CDT
A bag of frozen sliced peaches It functions as an ice pack on the way to the beach and is a cool, yummy treat later in the day.
06/15/2011 5:39:04 PM CDT
I love some sweet, juicy watermelon and cold lemonade. We also make sandwiches and write our initials inside with mustard. And, of course, they usually get a few grains of sand inside...a little extra crunch never hurt anyone!
06/15/2011 5:39:24 PM CDT
Lots of snacks and drinks.
06/15/2011 5:39:33 PM CDT
I always take the foods my Mom would pack when we went to the beach as kids:
Sandwiches (although now I make a better attempt at keeping actual sand out of them)
Large sourdough pretzels
A big bunch of green grapes
Nectarines
Iced Tea
06/15/2011 5:39:55 PM CDT
Fried Chicken
06/15/2011 5:40:03 PM CDT
I love taking a cold cut sandwich and fresh cold fruit and baby carrots! Also nothing beats plenty of ice cold H2O :)
06/15/2011 5:41:51 PM CDT
I like taking unsalted almonds, veggie chips, and metromint water for healthy yummy snacks.
06/15/2011 5:42:23 PM CDT
Dried fruit!
06/15/2011 5:42:47 PM CDT
Thermos of gazpacho
06/15/2011 5:43:10 PM CDT
Some of my favorite foods to take to the beach are: water, fruits (mostly oranges, apples, and bananas), slices of organic bread with peanut butter and blackberry fruit spread (the healthy kind, of course), and a bag--no, make that two bags of all natural popchips. Yup, gotta have the chips.
06/15/2011 5:43:20 PM CDT
I love taking fresh fruit, cold salads like chicken and pasta with crackers and trail mix to the beach. You also have to have raspberry lemonade to wash it all down!
06/15/2011 5:45:10 PM CDT
Lots of fresh fruit and veggies with a fat free yogurt dip and hummus packed in your cooler! Make sure you have sweet and savory choices for all tastes, Don't forget water...lots of water. Keep hydrated this summer. If you crave a sweet treat find a local frozen yogurt shop or one that sells italian ices. Have fun, eat well, stay healthy!
06/15/2011 5:45:46 PM CDT
Fresh fruit, especially watermelon and blueberry salad with fresh mint; hummus and crisp summer veggies; and some good dark chocolate for dessert!
06/15/2011 5:47:10 PM CDT
My favorite food items to take to the beach are fresh fruits and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches along with plenty of water.
06/15/2011 5:48:34 PM CDT
We always bring lots of water and tea bags, for quickly made sun tea. Also, we never forget some cherries or berries... too yummy when it's hot.
06/15/2011 5:49:48 PM CDT
Turkey and cream cheese pinwheels. With some strawberries on the side!
06/15/2011 5:50:32 PM CDT
My favorite foods to bring to the beach are Fresh Fruits: my favorite are Watermelon and Strawberries, Trailmix, and Turkey Jerkey!
06/15/2011 5:50:44 PM CDT
I like to take fruit, or nuts or popcorn...just light easy snacks at the beach!
06/15/2011 5:51:09 PM CDT