Sunshine, Sea, Wild Air...


Nothing beats the beach. The beach in Hawaii...even harder to beat. We have been trying to take full advantage of this luxury. 


2016 is already shaping up to be our year of the beach. Weekly outings to various beaches are already on the calendar, and I'm not complaining. 


Where else can you take in beautiful palm trees, bright blue skies, dip your toes in the warm sand, and splash in refreshing ocean waves? Even if we only make it for the last few rays of sun with a packed picnic, we are loving the year of the beach...our car, not so much. 
 

My hair may be getting a little more damaged, but my feet are getting a free exfoliation. And the kids? Energy used is translating into early bedtime and better nights sleep. Fun in the sun is about the only thing I've found to tire these two out. 


Those VitaminSea hashtags are on to something. Those surfers who "would go"...also on to something. Salt water is healing and mood altering. If you haven't visited your favorite local beach lately, put on your swimsuit and shades and ditch the last thing on your "to do list". You won't regret it. 




"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air..." Ralph Waldo Emerson 


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