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What I Buy for a Beach Trip (Mom + Toddler Grocery List)
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What I ACTUALLY buy for a beach trip with toddlers (without overspending or wasting food). This is our simple, realistic grocery list for a condo stay—easy meals, beach snacks, and must-haves I never forget.
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Must Have Drinks
 
Easy Breakfast (Low Effort Mornings)
 
Toddler Snacks (MUST HAVE)
 
Fruit + Veggies
 
Pantry + Household Staples

Must Have Drinks

Drinks We Actually Go Through Fast

 
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I am just now getting into my cold coffee loving era.
Nescafe Gold Blonde Espresso Roast Instant Coffee - 3.5oz
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Must have my cup of coffee in the mornings as I sit on the balcony and watch the waves come in.
Classic Roast Medium Roast Ground Coffee - 9.6oz - Market Pantry™
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I am starting to use this for my coffee creamer – to cut down on empty calories and add protein to my diet.
Core Power Vanilla 26G Protein Shake - 14 fl oz Bottle
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I put one packet in my water and I am more likely to drink my water
Hydration with Electrolytes Drink Mix - Variety Pack - 11.3oz/20ct - up&up™: Powdered, Primary Flavors Strawberry, Watermelon, Pineapple
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I add these to the cooler after frozen.  It's an ice pack and a mom indulgence at the same time.
Daily's Strawberry Daquiri Frozen Cocktail - 10 fl oz Pouch
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Honest Kids Organic Fruit Punch Juice Drink - 8pk/6 fl oz Boxes
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Easy Breakfast (Low Effort Mornings)

👉 Tip: Beach mornings are chaotic—keep breakfast SIMPLE.

 
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My family love their cheese.  On the food or as a snack.  This is an easy win.
Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese - 8oz/12 slices - Good & Gather™
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Cinnamon rolls for a sweet treat.
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing - 12.4oz/8ct
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Biscuits for the sausage.
Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Biscuits - 16.3oz/8ct
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Sausage is my go to.
Original Breakfast Sausage Links - 12oz - Good & Gather™
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Bacon is good, but messy to cook.  Get the pack that can just be heated in the microwave.
Fully Cooked Bacon - 2.1oz - Market Pantry™
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For my family of 5, I need something that will fill us up.
Grade A Large Eggs - 12ct - Good & Gather™ (Packaging May Vary)
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Toddler Snacks (MUST HAVE)

👉 Snacks = survival with toddlers 😅

 
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They will ask for noodles.  Salt and pepper after cooking.  Maybe butter if I have it.  Quick and easy for a hungry appetite.
Spaghetti - 16oz - Good & Gather™
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My girls love the “blue” chips and not the “red” chips.
Doritos Cool Ranch Flavor Party Size Tortilla Chips - 14.5oz
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I always burn microwaveable popcorn so I started buying it by the bags instead.
Sea Salt Organic Popcorn - 5oz - Good & Gather™
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Quick snack for that sweet and salty flavor.
Quaker Chewy 3 Flavor Variety Pack Granola Bars - 15.2oz/18ct
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Fruit + Veggies

I am so blessed my babies loves their fruit and vegetables like they do.

 
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I will buy 6 bananas, 4 will be gone within two days.
Fresh Banana - each - Good & Gather™
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I make sure to cut the apples up for easier consumption.
Fresh Fuji Apples - 3lb Bag - Good & Gather™
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Fresh strawberries for a refresher.
Fresh Strawberries - 1lb
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Quick snack for all ages.  Grab and go.
Fresh Baby-Cut Carrots - 1lb - Good & Gather™
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My girl will eat the broccoli right off the stalk.
Fresh Broccoli Florets - 12oz - Good & Gather™
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Pantry + Household Staples

Easy to Forget Items

 
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You never know how many rolls you will need
Soft & Strong Toilet Paper - 6 Rolls - up&up™: No Fragrance Added, Mega Size, 380 Sheets Per Roll
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Condo offers a limited amount so always better to have more.
Make-A-Size Paper Towels - 2 Regular Rolls - 2-Ply - 92 Sheets - Dealworthy™
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Make sure the cinnamon rolls and biscuits don't stick!
Nonstick Canola Cooking Spray - 8oz - Good & Gather™
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Travel size for breakfast.
Salt & Pepper Shakers - 5oz - Good & Gather™
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Easy cooking and easy cleanup.  No washing needed.
Standard Aluminum Foil - 85 sq ft - up&up™
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I don't buy liquid detergent anymore.  I use the sheets and clothes feel just as fresh.
Clean People Laundry Detergent Sheets - Fresh & Clean - 48 Loads: Hypoallergenic, Dye-Free, Vegan, Sensitive Formula
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