oceanside.

Hello! I hope everyone had lovely weekends.

I may have mentioned once or twice before that I have quite a fiery love affair with the beach. My family spends at least a week each summer at a piece of seaside heaven in Maine, and as a result, I have always associated the sun and sand with happiness and relaxation.

Today I dragged myself out of bed at 5:30 AM. I’m a morning person, but even that is pushing it on a Sunday. I find the prospect of the beach very motivating.

As always, I came prepared for a day spent by the water.

I packed breakfast for the train:

muesli: oats, dried figs, almonds, pecans, soaked with soy milk and yogurt, plus a banana added in the am

My friend and driver en route to Rhode Island took care of fruit, nuts, and h2o:

I put on a comfortable outfit:

And made some sandwiches:

hummus, tomato, avocado

Plus entertainment:

intelligent + not so intelligent reading material

I’m rejuvenated and just a little sun-kissed. Perfectly balanced Sunday.

What do you pack for the beach?

Amy

July 13th, 2009 at 00:10 · Reply

Aw Leslie-I’m so happy you had a glorious, sand+sun filled sunday! Your beach eats looks delicious and the outfit is simple and chic.

To the beach-I’d need music, lots of fruit to snack on….and some friends or fam, of course!

Lynn (The Actors Diet)

July 13th, 2009 at 00:26 · Reply

lots of water and sunscreen and of course, a trashy novel or magazine

Mia {runs and rests}

July 13th, 2009 at 01:07 · Reply

I haven’t been to the beach in a long time except for a beach clean up last May. I’d bring nuts, fruits, lots of water, and sunscreen.

Helen

July 13th, 2009 at 06:05 · Reply

Looks like you had a great day.

I’d pack water, sandwiches and fruit and include music, reading material and some cash (to buy an ice cream)

Madison

July 13th, 2009 at 07:26 · Reply

WWD–yes yes! Perfect way to stay up to date and ahead of the game.

I usually pack sunscreen, lots of iced water, magazine, book, snackies, and chap-stick!

Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope

July 13th, 2009 at 08:44 · Reply

I LOVE the sun!!! What better way to spend the summer than laying out, relaxing in its rays!

Sounds like such a fun day! I’m so jealous of you being by the beach. So neat!!! I’m all about the healthy fruits, trail mix, and sandwiches for beach. And I never forget my H2O!

xxoo
Heather