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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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Morning: 5 shots espresso over ice
Afternoon: Jarlsberg lite cheese sandwich with lettuce, tomato, mustard, barbecue chips, water, watermelon
Evening: peach blender drinks, made with delicious WFM organic peaches. Leftover blender drinks (if there are any)go in the freezer to be consumed after lunch on the beach.
06/14/2011 12:46:40 PM CDT
Fruit, nuts, sandwiches, and popsicles in the cooler!!!
06/14/2011 1:17:24 PM CDT
For our sunset beach picnics we try to keep it simple-food that is easy to eat while gazing at an amazing Maui sunset:
Grapes, Cheese, a good baguette, some cold roasted chicken, sliced cucumber, pea pods, cherry tomatoes, hummus and whole wheat crackers or chips, strawberries, champagne, beer and wine! Oh, and water and a few doggie treats for the pup!
06/14/2011 1:26:31 PM CDT
Cold or frozen fruit-especially watermelon, mixed nuts, sandwiches and lots of water!
06/14/2011 1:46:44 PM CDT
It may not be healthy - but a big sandwich and a couple of beers!
06/14/2011 1:49:45 PM CDT
a cooler with veggie wraps, lemonade, iced tea, watermelon and a side of sun screen ; )
06/14/2011 2:28:07 PM CDT
I love to take fresh fruit to the beach! Thanks for the chance at this awesome giveaway!
06/14/2011 2:45:44 PM CDT
I love to take fresh fruit, water,a bottle of wine, s'mores and tons of veggies.
06/14/2011 2:56:34 PM CDT
My favorites are watermelon, malt vinegar and sea salt chips and lots of water!
06/14/2011 3:12:37 PM CDT
My favorite summer snack is fresh chopped basil, tomato slices, over fresh mozzarella slice on a bread round just splashed with some Texas basil infused olive oil. Yummy
06/14/2011 3:15:42 PM CDT
We like to take water, juicy fruits, good bars (like Lara bars) nuts and popcorn and occasionally something like cheese & crackers or chips & dip sort of fare. This basket looks great!
06/14/2011 3:16:05 PM CDT
Ever since eating a fresh local pineapple on the beach in Hawaii, pineapple is my favorite beach picnic must have!
06/14/2011 3:21:00 PM CDT
We ( my husband, myself and our 3 children) have decided to rent an RV and drive it from Phoenix to Jackson Hole, WY and the to Yellowstone. It's a trip we will remember forever. I can't help but think of the Robin Williams RV movie. Lol
06/14/2011 3:35:19 PM CDT
Great timing. My family and I are gearing up for our 9th Annual 4th of July bash at the beach! We have it all covered! Chicken, burgers, crab, but for snack we take a lot of fresh fruit and homebaked breads. And indulge in the S'mores of course...with Peanutbutter cups.
06/14/2011 3:45:28 PM CDT
I love snacks at the beach!
06/14/2011 3:52:06 PM CDT
I pack homemade granola bars, fresh fruits, different nut butters and jam with crackers and oven toasted crunchy pita breads and sub sandwiches! and lots of water and juice
06/14/2011 4:21:21 PM CDT
I've never been to the beach, but we would still love to take this basket to the park. We love taking seasonal fruits, especially watermelon this time of year!
06/14/2011 5:07:39 PM CDT
I like taking fresh fruits and veggies with sandwiches if we're making a day of it. Granola bars are a must whenever I go out for a few hours or longer because I snack all day. I always make sure I have my water bottle full so I don't get too thirsty out in the sun.
06/14/2011 5:09:46 PM CDT
The beach is my place. Nothing better than the sand in between your toes ans the ocean calling you to relax! i love laying on the warm sand and having a healthy lunch (we usually do veggie sandwiches on ezikiel bread) with lots of sides refreshing coleslaw, strawberrys and blueberrys, and mountain trail mix. I would love this basket it wouldnt go to waste!!!!!! :)
06/14/2011 5:22:51 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
Granola bars and fresh fruit are my favorites!
06/14/2011 7:45:00 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
My favorite foods for the summer are fresh organic fruits, quinoa salad with garden vegetables, trail mix and iced green tea!!!
06/14/2011 8:26:03 PM CDT
When going to the pool, lake or the beach I always pack fresh fruits and lots of them. Cantaloupe cut up. Peaches and plums. Strawberries too. That is how my mom packed for my brother & I and that is what I now do for my 2 kids. And because it is so good and my kids love the flavor, we always have multi-grain pita chips and hummus. Mmmmm.
06/14/2011 9:22:05 PM CDT
I would take a natural sunscreen or Virgin Coconut Oil to protect my family's skin, beach towels, hat, umbrella, plenty of water, fresh fruit and veggies! :o) Thank you...
06/14/2011 9:23:12 PM CDT