This morning at 8:30, we dropped The Boy off for the first day of summer camp! I’d give y’all a high five if you were here. While we’ve had an amazing THREE WEEKS of summer fun, kids are exhausting. I have to say, if it wasn’t for energy shots and my summer fun to go kit, I don’t think I would have made it!
After being caught unprepared just once last summer, I knew that this summer would be different. I need to have all of my must have summer items easily accessible and ready to go. Who knows when a friend might call for an impromptu beach date without kids! I grabbed my favorite tote bag {no need to buy something new, just use what you have!} and tossed in a few of my summer essentials:
Plush Beach Towel
Bathing Suit {but not your favorite, remember this kit is going to stay packed}
Lip Balm
Protein Bar
5-hour ENERGY® shots
Summer Fun Snack Mix
Sunglasses
Something to freshen my breath a bit
Water bottle, if you don’t already carry one with you
Having something to snack on is a must-have for me. Just ask The Texan, he’ll tell you what a bear I can be if I get too hungry! I whipped up this delicious snack mix today and it’s a perfect blend of protein, salty, sweet, and treat!
Making a snack mix is easy, you’ll need equal parts of your favorite combination of dried fruit, nuts, sweet treats, and something with crunch and a plastic bag. For this mix, I chose dried cranberries, honey nut cereal, pecans, and mini chocolate chips. Toss the ingredients in a plastic bag, shake it up a bit and you’re ready to go!
This snack mix pairs well with 5-hour ENERGY® shots. Learning that 5-hour ENERGY® shots contain a blend of B-vitamins, amino acids, and essential nutrients was a pleasant surprise. You won’t find any sugar, carbs, or herbal stimulants; just four calories and the amount of caffeine comparable to a cup of the leading premium coffee.
I am glad I stumbled on the 5-hour ENERGY® shots during my last trip to CVS. They were located in the nutrition aisle on the top shelf.
Just pop all of your essentials into your tote bag, place it by the door and you’re ready to go!
If you’re not worried about your snack mix or bars melting, keep it in the car. Skipping the grocery store to hit the beach is easier when you’re prepared!
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I love snack mix! And 5-hour ENERGY drinks are THE BEST!
Love this kit!
That snack mix looks AWESOME!
Love the idea of keeping a snack mix in the car!
Love that mix – YUM!
As much as I play tennis and Rosie dances, snack mix is a must at our home. Thanks for sharing1
I always forget to pack my “second best” when it comes to swim gear, towels and clothing, so I end up unpacking them and then forget to put new stuff in! Ha ha ha, such a bad cycle!
I swear Summer is busier for this stay at home mama 🙂 Def could use that extra energy to have energy after the littles finally rest their heads down for the night!
I totally can relate to being excited for summer camp! I love the summer but trying to work from home with an excited five year old expecting amazing activities every day is hard! A bathing suit and 5-hour ENERGY® shots are perfect to keep ready for a beach day! #client