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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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Can't make it to the beach this summer but I would certainly find a good use for all of these items in my own back yard! Lovely!
06/14/2011 9:56:31 PM CDT
Lots of fresh fruit!
06/14/2011 10:16:24 PM CDT
I like to bring trail mix, brie, frenchbread, and of course, fresh fruits
My other favorite foods are chips, any kind such as potato, kettlechips, and or caramel popcorn.
My other favorites include potato salad if I can keep it cool, and fresh lunch meat for sandwiches.
Fruit drinks are important too! Cool and chilled!
06/14/2011 11:06:00 PM CDT
Peanut butter jelly sandwiches w mejola dates for dessert.
06/15/2011 12:09:24 AM CDT
I love watermelon. Nothing beats it on a hot day at the beach.
06/15/2011 1:02:23 AM CDT
My yummy beach foods are slicing up apples, peaches, oranges, apricots and bananas add some grapes and cherries then I put each in separate zip lock bags and freeze. I also bring baby carrots, cut celery sticks, a jar of peanut butter and those wrapped cheese sticks too. Pop everything in a cooler with some bottled water and by the time everybody is hungry the fruit is perfectly thawed and ready to munch.
06/15/2011 1:38:26 AM CDT
peanutbutter sandwich and potato chips washed down by a cold iced tea!
06/15/2011 4:47:14 AM CDT
pickles and corona beer with lots of limes!
06/15/2011 5:01:26 AM CDT
Pre-made hummus sandwiches with coconut water!
06/15/2011 6:23:41 AM CDT
My beach must-haves are sunblock, lots of fresh fruit, water, an obnoxious floppy hat, sunglasses and a book!!
06/15/2011 6:45:36 AM CDT
I LOVE s'mores at the beach. We normally go camping in the outer banks during the summer, and have nightime bonfires - s'mores are a MUST.
06/15/2011 8:04:03 AM CDT
I bring seasonal fruit and veggies, chips, cheese and sweet treats along with water, lemonade and/or ice tea makes my beach gang happy that they brought me along!!
06/15/2011 8:41:43 AM CDT
I like taking things that are easy. Watermelon, nuts, and lemonade top the list!
06/15/2011 9:34:49 AM CDT
when i go to the beach (or park, or pool... or even my parent's backyard!) i like to take along an ice packed cooler full of fresh vegetables, leafy greens, deli meat, cheese, at least two different salad dressings, potato chips (that had been stored in the freezer overnight) and plenty of bottled water. it's so refreshing to have ice cold snacks in the heat of summer! :D
06/15/2011 9:38:43 AM CDT
I like to bring snack bars, trail mix, fruit and water.
06/15/2011 10:55:59 AM CDT
My favorite food to bing to the beach is a BLT. It is ot just any BLT but made with home made bread, home cured bacon and tomatos from the garden. I like to wash it down with a couple of microbeers. It does not get any better than that.
06/15/2011 10:56:29 AM CDT
My favorite season is Summer and just laying out, relaxing, listening to the birds, swimming in the ocean, and the sounds around me brings a smile to my face. I like to pack in season fruits and vegetables, healthy snacks, plenty of water, seltzers, lemonade. I would love to win a "Life's A Beach Gift Basket" with many wonderful choices in it as well as staying healthy.
06/15/2011 10:57:59 AM CDT
After I pack plenty of sunblock and aloe, I LOVE lemonade, a good fruity white wine, beer for the hubby and wrap sandwiches. Kettle chips and fruit, especially watermelon to snack on during the day. We also pack plenty of nuts - we love almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.
06/15/2011 11:14:43 AM CDT
I would take this basket of goodies and pack up the kids and head to the closest beach, which would be Standley Lake for us!
06/15/2011 11:36:36 AM CDT
I would bring some home-made mango salsa with crunchy tortilla chips. Home-made chicken salad with pecans and grapes and soft tortillas to at it with. Tortilla's make the best edible plates and silverware. For something sweet, I would make a pan of decadent dark chocolate brownies. I also bring along a frisbee and some softball mitts and maybe some bubbles. Lets go!!
06/15/2011 11:40:14 AM CDT
Water play takes a lot out of us so it's crucial to re-energize during the day. Fresh chicken salad sandwiches on whole grain bread, grapes, trail mix, cranberry juice and plenty of water are essential for any beach outing.
06/15/2011 12:13:19 PM CDT
For a day at the beach I always include chilled summer fruits-cut up, of course- with a nice loaf of bread and several cheeses. Fresh lemonade amped up with some frozen raspberries, peaches or strawberries to use as ice cubes keep us hydrated. Plain water works well with the frozen fruit as ice cubes too.Snacks need to include some proteins to keep our energy up but have to be light enough to be appetizing on a hot day. A veggie salad with TVP or tofu works well and isn't a danger if it isn't super cold like chicken or tuna salad though if I have plenty of cooler space I will include them. Alcohol needs to be kept to a minimum until the sun goes down. It dehydrates you. When the sun sets I get out a white wine and fruit spritzer with a dash of sparkling water. All in all, for a day in the water, foods needs to be colourful, cool,and refreshing. Plenty of sunblock ensures that we will have happy memories the next day too.
06/15/2011 1:38:58 PM CDT
I love having healthy snacks available for my family at the beach. Having fresh fruit like watermelon, peaches and grapes are a great snack. We enjoy it so much everytime we go.
06/15/2011 2:09:03 PM CDT
Favorites for summer days are bulk created trail mixes, homemade wraps, cheese crackers, and berries...
Yay!
06/15/2011 2:24:20 PM CDT
Fruit, Raw Veggies, Nuts & Dried Fruit Mixes, WATER!
06/15/2011 2:27:26 PM CDT