Welcome to the 2016 Summer Beach Bag Essentials List! Mama Smith’s is bringing you everything that you need for a successful day at the beach with the family! Summer is all about the outdoors – but you don’t want to be caught out and about without something you need. That is why I put together this list to help you check off your beach bag contents before you head out. This list is also great for family outings to theme parks and more! Each item on this guide was personally tested and/or approved by Mama Smith’s. Please enjoy and remember to keep coming back because new items are added daily! This guide may contain affiliate links.Â
Welch’s Fruit Snacks
Welch’s Fruit Snacks are Fat Free, Gluten Free, contain No Preservatives and provide 100% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 25% of Vitamins A and E, making them perfect for on-the-go. Throw a few pouches of Welch’s Fruit Snacks in your bag and delight your family with the 11 different varieties, delicious taste and quality that can only be Welch’s. These are perfect to keep in your beach bag for when your kids (or you!) get hungry.
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Carrington Farms Organic Extra Vitgin Coconut Oil Paks
All of that salt water and chlorine can really take a toll on your hair! Run coconut oil through your tresses before you jump into the pool or hit the beach, for some extra moisturizing protection. Carrington Farms Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Paks are conveniently packaged single-serve Pak containing 1 tbsp of organic unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil – perfect for throwing in your beach bag or tote.
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Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks
Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks. A simple serving of Organic Milled Flax Seeds and Organic Hulled Hemp. Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks are packed in portable and convenient single-serve packets, providing an abundant source of Omega-3s, protein and fiber and perfect for trips on the road or in the air. Pair with yogurts, parfaits, smoothies, oatmeal and more and Carrington Farms Flax Hemp Paks are the perfect on the go addition for a road trip or a tote. With no refrigeration necessary, ready-to-eat Flax Hemp Paks can be used at anytime, anywhere.
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Viki’s Granola
Viki’s Granola is the fastest growing granola brand in the US – it’s a great tasting, gluten-free, and made with 100% ALL NATURAL ingredients. On-the-go Packs available in Original, Blueberry Almond, Maple Cranberry, Apple Cinnamon & Banana Walnut. These are the perfect addition to your beach bag (or even your purse) for when you need a little snack.
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Go Organically
Go Organically Fruit Snacks are USDA-certified organic, made with real fruit purées and real fruit juices, making them the perfect on-the-go treat for those looking for an organic alternative. These smart delicious treats include 100% of the daily recommended value of Vitamin C and are an excellent source of Vitamins A and E. Go Organically Fruit Snacks are GMO-free, gluten-free, preservative-free and made with natural flavors and colors from natural sources. Not to mention, each individual pack is only 70 calories!
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Sparkling Ice
An excellent soda alternative, Sparkling Ice is slightly carbonated with B-Vitamins, Vitamin D and antioxidants. This light and refreshing beverage contains zero calories, zero carbs, is gluten free, caffeine free, and sodium free. Available in four delicious flavors – Black Raspberry, Orange Mango, Cherry Limeade and Kiwi Strawberry, the 8oz cans are the perfect size to be stored in any beach bag. The cans are available in select retailers nationwide.
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Aqua Carpatica
Due to AQUA Carpatica’s zero-sodium content, this natural mineral water is suitable for when the body is in need of quick hydration, especially while soaking up the sun at the beach. The still spring water has a low mineral content and, unlike many other bottled water brands on the market, is nitrate-free. Due to this rare purity, AQUA Carpatica is an excellent choice for pregnant women, young children and for use with infant formulas.
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Australian Gold
Make sure the kids are having fun in the sun the cool way this summer with Australian Gold’s NEW SPF 50 Kid’s Lotion! Its delicious Cocoa Dreams fragrance won’t send kids running, and the antioxidant-rich formula will get mom’s and dad’s approval. Specially formulated with sensitive skin in mind to neutralize pH while remaining Paraben Free, Mineral Oil Free and Amine Free. The antioxidant enriched formula is designed to provide total sun protection while naturally soothing and conditioning skin. Pair it with a fun Hello Kitty SPF 30 Lip Balm for added protection and Hello Kitty Frozen Aloe After-Sun Cooling Spray to refresh post-sun skin and kids will love it!
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Slammers
Slammers Snacks are tasty, superfood greek yogurt snacks designed to fuel kids with organic fruits and vegetables. These snacks are a healthy alternative to sugar-laden candies and other franken-foods that pop up around this time of year. Each flavor introduces kids to fruits such as mangos, acai, yumberries, kiwis, and pomegranates, and serves as a great source of essential vitamins. My girls love them chilled as well as room temperature – making them a perfect beach treat this summer!
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Hard Candy Plumping Serums
What girl doesn’t need an outrageously shiny lip gloss that is formulated with Hard Candy’s exclusive lip plumping serum? These quickly minimize the appearance of fine lines while fruit extracts add hydration and volume to the lips. This summer, match a glowing tan with glimmering lips thanks to the Hard Candy Lip Plumping Serum! Available in an assortment of natural shades and full of fruit extracts, this formula offers amazing volume and hydration, just in time for summer. Available in a range of sheer and full color shades including It Girl, Girl Next Door, Swan Lake, Cake Walk, Nude Beach, Crush on You, Lion Tamer, Gallery Girl, Pinky Swear, Magic Mauve, String Bikini and Show Stopper.
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Gaea Olive Snack Packs
Gaea Olive Snack Packs come from the finest olive groves in Greece, using time honored, traditional farming techniques while they are harvested by hand. Available in three flavor options: 100% Kalamata, Green marinated with Chili & Black Peppers, Green marinated with Lemon & Oregano. Gaea’s olive snack packs are a healthy and delicious travel companion.
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SinfulColors Pride Collection
Celebrating the historic victory for same-sex marriage and civil rights last year, SinfulColors introduces The Pride Collection and announces their support of The Trevor Project. Each of the eight shades in the Pride Collection captures the energy and passion of freedom and love. Each bottle is individually beautiful and unique, but together they form a rainbow – united in color. The Pride Collection shades are available separately, as well as a complete collection packaged in SinfulColors’ creative, new, clutch-like Purse Pack. Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Show your pride and support with this amazing Pride Collection. Throw them in your beach bag for any touch-ups or impromptu manicures on the beach!
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Touch Germ Block
Ironically today’s hand hygiene instructions are reactive. When hands get dirty, we wash or sanitize them. We do this after they are infected by germs. Now with Touch’s long lasting easy application, you can make it a daily habit – one proactive spray at a time. TOUCH is composed of natural ingredients and is alcohol-free.
Available at Walgreens & Meijer Stores
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