Showing posts with label pool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pool. Show all posts

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Pack the Summer Beach Bag with Gluten-free Snacks


Its summer and time to pack that beach bag with delicious gluten-free snacks!

Gluten-free diets on the rise, reaching out to share an assortment of gluten-free snacks perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

· Munk Pack's ready-to-eat Oatmeal Fruit Squeezes are packed with whole grains, fruit bites and superfoods, making it easy to eat healthy on-the-go. Available in five delicious flavors, including Apple Quinoa Cinnamon, Maple Pear Quinoa, and more, they are gluten-freenon GMOvegan and high in fiber.

· Munk Pack's Protein Cookies feature 18G of plant-based protein per cookie from nut butters and grains! In flavors like Double Dark Chocolate and Oatmeal Raisin Spice, these vegan, non-GMO and gluten free cookies are soft baked and fueled with 6G of fiber per cookie.

· Go Organically Fruit Snacks are a tasty, gluten-free, USDA-certified organic fruit snack perfect for on-the-go snacking. Made with real fruit and available in three delicious flavors, Go Organically offers an authentic, easy, snack option for both children and adults.

· Welch's Fruit Rolls deliver the same quality consumers love in Welch's Fruit Snacks, in a new, irresistibly fun format. Featuring fruit as its first ingredient, the fruit rolls are gluten-free and come in three mouthwatering flavors: Berry, Tropical Punch, and White Grape Strawberry.


Thursday, June 30, 2016

Hello July! Try These Epic Ways to Relax

July’s Goals

It's hot! It's the seventh month! It's high summertime!

My swimming pool! Pic by engchik
Get an ice cream at the beach- hello super icy pop or a Chilly SpongeBob, or my favorite- the frozen-brick-hard chocolate eclair bar.

FIREWORKS! Don't miss them this weekend!

Stake out a sweet spot by the pool- and stay there all day! All you need is a gallon or three of water, sunscreen, trashy magazines, some yummy snacks. and an epic novel.
Curb up on your blanket under your sunhat and you’re set.
Leave the phone in your bag, 

No need to Instagram the pool (ok, the pool, but please no hot dog legs. So over that,but let's see a shot of your metallic tootsies or your cute bathing suit ;) I'm engchik on instagram!

My Goals for July are to relax! 
Enjoy my summer! 
Stay under budget!

Reading and relaxing and sipping- my favorite! Pic by engchik

At the beach and enjoying it- with my mom here!


Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Summer is Still Rockin at Valley Beach in KoP

So…the unofficial end to summer is nigh, but as we head into another heat wave, your local pool and the shore are always good options. But there’s one gem that has a pool, AND a beach, AND great food AND drinks AND it’s closer than you think..AND it will stay open til September 30…an entire month from now!


Nestled in the crux of the casino, the convention center, and the Radisson, this King of Prussia sparkling jewel has a huge glorious pool, comfy lounge chairs, a sandy beach with games, waitress service, a bar, live music and DJs after dark, a huge lounge area with fire pits and couches. Or, enjoy a cabana for a small get together!


It’s just $10 a day for patrons to visit the pool, and if you are a registered hotel guest or Valley Forge Casino card-holder you can come on in and splash around!

The food and drinks are great- it’s your typical bar food, but with fresh, flavorful twists! Try the Summer Shandy Steamed Shrimp, or the Fresh Coconut Fried Shrimp with Curry Sauce. The Mandarin Sesame Seed Chicken Tenders are fantastic. Crab cakes, jerk chicken, sandwiches, and more all are on the menu.

So summer ain’t over yet, kiddos. Enjoy every minute of sunshine at Valley Beach!

Valley Beach Hours: 9am – Dusk Daily for Pool Access
Valley Beach Restaurant & Bar Hours: Thursday & Friday: 2pm – close
Saturday & Sunday hours: 11am – close



Must be 21+
Guests under 21 are welcome if accompanied by a registered hotel guest until 6pm daily.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Enjoy a stay at the hotel and visit the casino!

Photography by Samara Messer.

Special thanks to the Valley Beach team, especially Veronica, Mark, Stephen, and Kristen!

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Mid-Summer Beach Bag Essentials You Must Have!

Summer isn’t over, bitches, it’s just heating up! We still have a huge amount of sun-filled happy hours ahead of us!

Here are the 9 essentials you MUST HAVE in your beach (or pool) bag!
A fabulous bag. I love seahorses. My bag has seahorses! Yay! Found at Cape May Wicker (near Avalon, NJ) for just $9.99, I couldn’t pass this up. In fact, I wish I had bought more! There’ so many to choose from, bags with seahorses, anchors, polka dots and more to be found just about anywhere. Make sure it can hold all your goodies. I always find my favorite bags on a whim in my favorite beach town or in a small shoppe in Manhattan or in my village of Phoenixville.
This Draper James by Reese Witherspoon Vanderbilt tote is adorabs, y'all!

A Soft Towel. I adore this Reserved towel from Kate Spade! Classy and comfortable, this towel is a lounge must-have.
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A Sassy Water Bottle. with so many cute tumblers and water bottles out there, it’s no excuse not to stay hydrated! One Kings Lane always have great drink holders. My favorite one for this summer came from Target, mint-green chevrons.

Smart Sunblock. All too often, sunscreen on your face clogs your pores, makes you breakout, or is too strong and makes your face all shiny. There has got to be a way to combine skin safety and beauty, right? RIGHT!?  Luckily, there is! 


Brush On Block is SPF 30, and goes over your face- and your makeup- with one easy application, and keeps you protected. I don't want skin problems, and I love the sun, so we are cheering creators Susan Posnick and Andrea Wetsel! Plus, your whole family can use this- it is a mineral powder, but not like your son (or nephew or boyfriend) is going to feel like he is putting on makeup. 

A Mini Bag with Maximum Attitude. This Lilly Pulitzer bag was a gift and it's too cute! Perfect for extra cash, lipgloss and your cell phone, keeping a little pouch around for goodies keeps it safe from sun and sand.

Exfoliating Face Cloths. Keep your face looking fabulously fresh with Ole Henrickson’s the clean truth cleansing cloths. Loaded with Vitamin C and Green tea and more, these skin brightening cloths feel great after a day of playing.


Soft Ellelauri Carly tunic. My good friend and designer Liz Rymar makes Made-in-the-USA clothes as gorgeous as she is! As a beach cover-up or an après-swim drinks outfit, this fun and trendy striped Ellelauri frock will keep you looking sultry. And don’t miss Ellelauri‘s summer sale in Philly and Avalon locations with 30-50% off apparel and accessories!








A Healthy Deodorant. Stay fresh with Crystal Essence mineral deodorant roll-on, sprays, or towelettes.

Portable, environmentally conscious, and keeps you smelling great in scents such as Chamomile & Green Tea, Lavender & White Tea, Pomegranate, and Vanilla Jasmine.
I love everything on offer bc the varieties are so light and fresh, not heavily scented.

Plus, they have the absolute best customer service!!!
Order here!

The Must Haves! And don't forget your favorite bathing suit and sunglasses...Betsey Johnson of course!

Fill up your water bottle and grab a good book ( love my Marian Keyes! Plus, have you read Blake Crouch's Pines!?)

So what's in your beach bag?? What essentials must you have? Because summer ain't over yet!

And now..I'm off to the beach!

#500DaysOfBeauty


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