The Meaning of a Purple Flag at the Beach

of my life—even though my children absolutely do not share my enthusiasm, which simply means I get to enjoy the whole, glorious batch myself!—I like to have a little post-beach self-care ritual.

Whether I’ve had a peaceful swim or simply enjoyed watching the waves from the shore, I head to the kitchen and make my go-to avocado toast. It’s a simple, satisfying snack that helps me slow down after a day by the ocean.

Ingredients You’ll Need
½ large ripe avocado
1 slice of hearty whole-grain toast
A squeeze