Thursday, August 21, 2014

beach side essentials





When it comes to prepping for beach vacations, there are a handful of items I will kick myself at the security gate for not remembering (and then frantically search for said items when I land at my destination). In no particular order, let's run through them:

1.) A great beach tote. My biggest pet peeve is having to head back to the hotel room too many times, unless it's to charge a phone, so I'd rather have everything at my side for the whole day. Bonus points if it has raffia pom poms like this Tory Burch number on loan from The RealReal.
2. A panama hat. It goes with everything you're probably already planning on bringing. It literally can do no wrong. Until everyone in your group photo has one on. 
3. Lots of magazines. I usually stock up on a few current issues and bring along a few past month's issues that I haven't had a chance to finish yet.
4. A fan! It's, oh so, functional for humid climates plus it doesn't hurt that it adds a certain glamour factor to your beach look.
5. Beach snacks. Since you're usually out for most of the day, dipping in and out of the ocean, I try to make sure to have plenty of water and snacks on hand, to avoid any sudden blood sugar drops, or worse yet, hangry episodes. I mentioned earlier this week that I've been trying out NatureBox, a healthy snack monthly subscription service, and it's been key while out here in Jamaica. I'm particularly hooked on their French vanilla almond granola and can't wait to try it with yogurt later this week when I'm back in SF. If you want to try it out yourself, they're offering two This Time Tomorrow readers a free 6-month membership. To enter, browse their snacks section here and leave a comment below listing what snack you'd like to try. Good luck -- winners will be selected at random next week. And if you want to get a jump start on your first order, they're also offering a 50% discount with the code "THISTIMETOMORROW". Please note, both the giveaway and the discount is only available to US readers. 

UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Congrats to Jodi Brown and Kimi! 

This post was sponsored by NatureBox. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting This Time Tomorrow collaborations! 

18 comments:

  1. The Tory Burch looks really cute. I've been looking for healthy snacks, NatureBox sounds perfect<3

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  3. Everybody needs a hat like that when they go to the beach! Must get my hands on one before I go next!
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  4. I've heard great things about NatureBox but haven't tried it yet! And magazines are my beach must have. They're just better by the ocean!

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  5. There are so many wonderful snacks I'd like to try! Especially the PB&J granola. I also love the TB bag!

    Jodi

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    1. Hi lady! Congrats -- you are one of the winners! Do you mind sending me a quick email (krystalannebick@gmail.com) so I can get you set up?

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  6. I think I would adore the Peanut Butter Nom Noms! :)

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  7. Mocha Almond Bars would be great! Jealous you are at the beach right now!

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  8. I'd love to try the toasted sesame sticks! Yum!

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  9. Wow....Beautiful location. Love your stuff.

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  10. The Dark Cocoa Nom Noms look so good!

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    1. Hi lady! Congrats -- you are one of the winners! Do you mind sending me a quick email (krystalannebick@gmail.com) so I can get you set up?

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  12. Healthy snacks?? Don't have to ask me twice - I'd nom all day on the flax fortune coins, mmmm.

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