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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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Quick, on the go juice packs for the littles.
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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One of my favorites is sitting on the balcony dipping chocolate chip cookies in my coffee while watching the waves come in.
CHIPS AHOY! Chunky Fudgy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Party Size, 24.75 oz
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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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