The Perfect End of Summer Picnic Getaway

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Any day of the week a trip to the beach gives me all the happy feels. The moment my bare feet hit the sand I instantly feel grounded and at peace. It’s a must for me to go straight to the water and to say a happy little hello and of course get my feet wet. I’m checking off my Summer Bucket List with JaM Cellars and a fabulous girls getaway including a lovely picnic on the beach and a great Summer beach vibes playlist for you to enjoy.

There’s nothing I love better than grabbing my girlfriends for some quality time and fun in the sun! An iconic drive down the pacific coast, blasting the perfect beach side tunes, cheers to friendship and capping the night off with deep conversation make for the perfect end of Summer hurrah. Of course, I brought JaM Butter Chardonnay and JaM Cabernet to the party. Creating a happy, warm and relaxing atmosphere is the goal of any get together I throw. This lush JaM Cab is a fabulous, fun and fruity mix. It perfectly fit our easy, chill, vibe with it’s delicious hints of black currant, plum and blackberry.  Each sip ends with my favorite, a lovely and satisfying vanilla flavor, that has me looking forward to the next taste. I’m raising a glass to getting out in nature, happy vibes, relaxing the evening away and the lovely friendships I’m blessed with.

It’s the simplest things in life that can be the absolute best. Cultivating and caring about friendships means the most to me. I love to make room to be together and relax. A glass of Butter in my hand and gathering my girls for a cozy beach picnic to celebrate the end of Summer and deepen our friendship is perfection. This delightfully smooth Butter Chardonnay will thrill you with it’s creamy boldness. It melts in your mouth as you enjoy it’s lemon and vanilla flavors. I’m usually a red girl but the Butter is too good to resist.

Heartfelt, deep, intimate conversations are such a treasure. Gathering a group of girlfriends together and letting your time naturally unfold with laughter is a beautiful thing. We laughed and bonded as seagulls swooped in and stole our food. We settled into sweet girl talk that I cherish as I think back on the trust and openness between us. These moments remind me to gather. These moments are to be sought after as they bring about an intimacy in friendship that comes from time and pursuing these precious moments of life together. As we spread out blankets and pillows on the beach and created a delicious cheese and charcuterie spread my heart was filled with joy and gratitude for the women who gathered with me.

We need these windows of get away! So grab your girls, an awesome playlist, raise your glass and get ready to laugh with uninhibited joy!

Here’s how to host the perfect beach picnic for your girlfriends:

• Cheers to friendship. Start with JaM Butter Chardonnay and JaM Cabernet. Pour a glass and make a heartfelt toast to friendship, being with your girls and living life to the fullest! Keep it witty and fun or get super sentimental. No matter what you say, be you, and your authenticity will shine through. In the mood for rich, bold and fruity? Go with the Cab for a sophisticated glass that will delight. Looking for creamy, crisp and bright, then you’ll love every sip of the Butter. Both end with a wonderful vanilla, keeping it fun and oh so delicious.

• Create a fun vibe with an original playlist of all your favorite Summer and beach inspired tunes. I love mixing it up with a lot of variety on my playlist. Get eclectic with oldies, Motown, classic rock and pop. This playlist has a little of something for everyone! Plus it’s straight up fun. 
  Set the mood with this groovy Beach Playlist inspired by JaM Butter and Cabernet:
  1. Mermaid – Train
  2. Surfin’ U.S.A. – The Beach Boys
  3. Queen of California – John Mayer
  4. Beach Baby – Bon Iver
  5. I Can’t Stop Dreaming – SOJA
  6. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
  7. Summer Nights – Iration
  8. Sunshine – Matisyahu
  9. Hey, Soul Sister – Train
  10. Shut Up and Dance – Walk The Moon
  11. Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
  12. Blame It On Me – George Ezra
  13. Summer Nights – Grease Soundtrack
  14. Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams
  15. Island In The Sun – Weezer
  16. Walking On Sunshine – Aly & AJ
  17. Malibu – Miley Cyrus
  18. Only the Wild Ones – Dispatch
  19. Elevate – St Lucia
  20. Heartbreak Summer – RAC, feat. K.Flay
  21. Waiting on the Summer – VHS Collection
  22. We’ve Got Time – Noah
  23. Whenever – feat. Conor Maynard – Kris Kross Amsterdam
  24. Born to Be Yours – Kygo, Imagine Dragons
  25. Santeria – Sumblime

• Bring an eclectic arrangement of blankets and throw pillows to make things comfy. The beach is the perfect spot to lounge so settle into an easy and relaxed evening now that you’ve set the scene. It also makes for a lovely setting to sit in.

• Keep it simple with a tasty cheese and charcuterie spread. You and your girls will have no trouble digging into a yummy, yet easy to throw together, ensemble of cheeses, meats, crackers, fruits, nuts and chocolate. This is my party go to and is the perfect pairing with those glasses of Butter and Cabernet.

• Go deep with your conversations. These intimate and cherished gatherings are a wonderful time to laugh together and have some great girl talk! No matter where the conversation goes, you’ll be rewarded by these sweet moments when you can open up and be real.

Enjoy your girls getaway and don’t forget to raise a glass of Butter or Cab and cheers to friendship!

What’s on your Summer Bucket List?

xoxo Naomi

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of CLEVER and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.