This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Beth Ann, the winner of the summer box!
Hello, dear readers!
Normally I don’t write a post on Memorial Day, since most of you Americans are busy having a holiday weekend.
But, to kick off summer this year, I’m participating in a multi-blogger giveaway, where we each are giving away a box of some summery goodies.
Below is an image of all the giveaways, plus links to enter each giveaway.
1. Thriving Home // 2. Happy Money Saver // 3. Happy Home Fairy // 4. Heavenly Homemakers // 5. Kitchen Stewardship // 6. Nourishing Joy // 7. The Nourishing Home // 8. Intoxicated on Life // 9. Tried and Tasty // 10. The Frugal Girl //11. Mommy Hates Cooking // 12. Stephanie Blue
HOW TO ENTER:
- Check out the giveaway collage featuring all the beautiful bloggers we’ve partnered up with and their favorite summer things things.
- Scroll on down to see the details for MY favorite summer things.
- Enter to win in my giveaway below.
- HOP to all the other sites and enter to win their favorite summer things!
- Look around and enjoy the sites of these bloggers.
Here’s what you’ll get if you win my box:
- We love our Strawesome straws, so I’ve included a beautiful blue glass smoothie straw. It’s got a slight bend in it, which we love because that helps prevent these straws from rolling off the counter onto the floor.
A straw cleaning brush is included.
- On the food front, a box of my favorite chai, and a box of Aldi fruit strips, which we love (and which are 100% fruit)
- a white Chalk Ink marker (so much easier to use than chalk! Read more here.)
- A soy candle from Epantry (plus an all-natural lip balm from Epantry)
- Some summery products from Third Day Naturals (soap, sugar scrub, natural bug spray, and lip balm)
- A BBQ cookbook
- A Travelwee! Lisey made one especially for the giveaway, because we thought one of you might like to take a Travelwee with you on your summer adventures. The travelwee will come in a little Altoid tin, ready for, well, travel.
Since I don’t love using Rafflecopter when I enter giveaways, I’m keeping it simple!
To enter my giveaway, just leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite thing about summer.
And after you enter, don’t forget to go throw your name in the hat for all the other summery giveaways!
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. One entry per person, please. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entrants. Some companies furnished prizes for this giveaway; others were purchased by me. This post is not sponsored.
Friends and stay-at-home moms, Rachel and Polly, began Thriving Home in 2012 as a way to encourage and equip moms in several areas of home life. They share healthy kid-friendly recipes, evangelize about freezer cooking as well as documenting many other topics relating to running a home and family including a few spectacular parenting failures from time to time. Swing by to join in on their crazy journey through parenthood.
TriedandTasty.com is a premium and well established recipe blog with a friendly, conversational writing style paired with magazine quality food photography. The recipes are typically very health conscious, with rich and decadent desserts occasionally included for good measure. TriedandTasty.com has a loyal following of ‘foodies’ and is gaining new followers every day thanks to its recipes being featured on the websites of high profile magazines, news outlets, popular Facebook pages, Pinterest boards, and more.
Laura Coppinger and her husband have four sons ages 10-17. HeavenlyHomemakers.com is dedicated to inspiring women daily with healthy (and easy!) recipes, homemaking tips, spiritual encouragement, and good ol’ clean fun.
Mommy Hates Cooking is a national cooking and lifestyle website that encourages families to take back the dinner table. Through her easy-to-prepare (yet looks like you spent all day in the kitchen) meals and her knack for breaking down meal planning, Kristy has become the busy-mom’s resource for the modern family.
The mission of Kitchen Stewardship is to present healthy living in bite-sized baby steps, challenging people to make positive changes in their kitchens without being overwhelmed, and providing tools to balance a family’s health, budget, time and the environment. Katie Kimball and her team share family-friendly whole foods recipes, weekly challenges, and science-geek research on what’s healthy and what’s not.
Nourishing Joy is dedicated to real food and natural living. We’re on a mission to equip and inspire parents like you with the tools to make intentional, thoughtful decisions that work for YOUR family easy. Or at least easier.
Julie Brasington is the creator of Happy Home Fairy, a popular blog focusing on encouraging and equipping moms to choose joy on the parenting journey. She shares easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, corny jokes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising her 2 boys, and honest, heartfelt messages to uplift the weary mama.
Happy Money Saver is a website that has a growing population of readers who are passionate about saving money, homesteading, gardening, cooking from scratch, freezer meals, DIY projects and embracing their dreams.
At Stephanie Blue, I blog about my passions: natural living and essential oils. My purpose is to bring hope to moms and help them discover ways to strengthen their families physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially.
The Frugal Girl is all about living cheerfully (and well!) on less. Get recipes, DIY tips, painting ideas, photography tips, green living inspiration, and more from Kristen, a homeschooling mom of four.
Intoxicated on Life is a resource for families who are looking to raise healthy families – body, mind, and soul. They cover a wide range of topics from healthy gluten-free recipes, to godly parenting, homeschooling resources, and more!
The Nourishing Home provides family-friendly GF recipes, free weekly whole food meal plans, helpful cooking tips and techniques, and lots of encouragement to help you in your journey to live a more nourished life.
Em says
Watermelon!
Brandi says
Being home with my kids
alison says
hiking and canning!
Donna Lawrence says
Spending time with the grandkids!
stacy says
My kids are home!
Susan says
I love early morning summer walks when the sun is rising, the birds are singing and all seems very peaceful.
Jenny says
That Travelwee is so cute! My kids would love it!
Kristi says
the sound of the cicadas
Joanna Rose says
The warmth and free summer concerts!!
Lisa Murphree says
I love the fresh fruit and the warm sunshine.
Fran CLARK says
the nice cool drinks
Fran P says
the nice cold margaritas!
Elaine Kimmel says
My favorite things about summer are the time I spend with my children doing fun activities, going to the library, swimming, and just hanging out.
Susan says
Ilove the watermelon!
Rosana says
Growing and eating fresh vegetables.
Robin Barnes says
My favorite thing about summer has always been that my family has more together time with school out. This year my children are grown, but home from college and so, underfoot. Just where I enjoy them the most. Just waiting for my husband to go on vacation!
Nisha says
I love the long days and extra time with my kiddos.
Jackie Brown says
My favorite thing about summer is teacher vacation. My husband and I are both teachers!
Dawn says
My favorite thing about summer is the family barbecues.
Amber T. says
My favorite thing about summer… I actually get to spend time with my husband.
LaTanya says
I like that we can grill out more and take some summer vacations.
Sarah says
Lazy, slow days at the park/pool with my kids.
Noreen says
Swimming outside and eating Rainer cherries. The cherries will be in season in about a month and I can’t wait!
Abbi says
My favorite thing about summer is being able to be home with my kids (I teach). I love getting to spend time with them – swimming, going to parks, camping, etc!
Linda in Mass says
Getting out of my office and working by the pool!
Janet Belcher says
I love being able to hang my laundry out in the warm sunshine.
Jo in RI says
Gardening, camping, and the change of pace from the school year with its accompaniment of activities for four kids!
Raina says
Going to the beach
Library Momma says
Embracing the outdoors more! We live in a very cold climate so summer is a little slice of heaven!
Alison says
My favorite thing about summer is the warmth!! Everything feels so much nicer when you’re not bundled up in 50 layers!
Amanda says
Fresh fruit!
LuLuIL says
My favorite thing is the longer daylight hours. When I get out from work it’s still light out! Yay! And because the schools are not in session, I can get a seat on the NYC subway! Double bonus!!
Jessica Collins says
I love all my kids being home with me.
Carmen N says
Summer means going camping with my family – and getting to see my parents more often (since they live in warmer climates during the winter).
Barb Roberts says
I live in Anchorage, Alaska. enuff said?
Karen. says
So, favorite thing about summer. I love everything about summer except humidity and mowing. Green, sun, storms without snow, green, sun, smaller loads of laundry. Free garden food.
Debbie says
Spending time with family.
tina gonzalez says
Flip flops, grilling & swimming are all my favorite things about summer.
Lara says
Love the slower pace
Gwen says
All of the many yard sales and rummage sales. I save so much money finding items I need or want to try.
Casey johnson says
Longer days
Beth H. says
Love grilling outside!
Mary Hart says
I love the longer days with more sunshine, fresh veggies from the garden, blooming flowers in the flower beds -and of course, VACATION!
Kim says
My favorite thing about summer is sitting on my patio in the morning listening to the birds sing!
katy guisti says
the beach!
Melody says
I love the hot days and yummy barbecues!
Ann W. says
Favorite things about summer is going for walks everyday in our neighborhood
Zoya says
My favorite thing about summer is the abundance of fresh berries
Thank you for the giveaway!
Kim B says
I love having a less frantic schedule which means more time for just enjoying free time with my kids
Dorothy says
I love the sunshine, flowers and more time to play with my kids!
Carla says
One of my favorite things about summer is all of the beautiful colors! Especially those last few months of winter seem so dark and dreary; I love seeing everything green up and all of the beautiful flowers.
And of course, the warmer weather doesn’t hurt either.
Jennifer says
I love the extra daylight!
marcia c. says
I am a teacher so my favorite thing about summer is not working and the leisurely pace – getting to enjoy a slower more delicious life.
Suzanne says
Favorite thing about summer is hanging at the pool!
Marthalynn says
My favorite thing about Summer is the long days! I love that we can take the kids out to events we would normally have to skip due to bedtimes and early mornings. The late sunset really does impact our little ones’ circadian rhythms because they can go until well past 9pm! We just make sure not to do that too many times in a week…
Corinne Arroyo says
My absolute favorite thing about summer is all the fun times I get to have with my three boys (ages 16, 11, 9). My oldest still likes to hang out with me, so I take major advantage of that and do lots and lots of fun activities and just “play.” I know the time with him is dwindling and it makes me sad, so I take every minute he’s willing to give me.
Alice says
I love the sun and warmth of summer.
Niky says
I’m a teacher, so I LOVE the time home, free from a rigid schedule, and to be with my family.
Jenna W says
My favorite thing about summer is that it’s warm enough to go do outdoor activities with my friends and family like hiking, amusement parks, nature activities, pool, tanning, beach, etc
Claire says
I love the longer day, with more time to enjoy being outdoors!
Andrea Smith says
This summer I’m loving how much easier it is to stay active. Last winter I was borderline depressed. I do not enjoy getting out in the cold. This beautiful May has been perfect and our young family has started taking some mild hikes. I am so proud of us! I hope we keep it up. It really doesn’t feel like exercising when you are exploring God’s beautiful outdoors!
Amy says
I love playing outside until dark… and tomatoes from the garden!
Madeline says
I like gardening in the summer, especially growing lettuce and cucumbers!
Heather B says
My favorite thing about summer: amusement parks especially roller coasters!
Rebekah Simpson says
Fireflys!
Carol says
Summertime brings more fresh, local vegetables! And cooking out .
Alison says
Swim meets every weekend!
Melissa says
I love warmer weather! We get so cold here in the winter in Wisconsin.
Shayne says
In theory, I love the downtime that comes with summer. Theoretical because life never ends and there is always something to do.
Jennie says
My favorite thing about summer is spending the day outside laying by the pool, bbqing with friends.
Karen L says
My own or other local fresh fruits and vegetables.
Deb says
I love watermelon!
Michelle says
Sunshine! And garden produce:)
Nicki says
Eating most of our meals outside, just because we can!
Julie Burnett says
I love the extra hours of sunlight!
Melissa says
Fresh garden tomatoes! Yum!
Anna says
Ice cream!
Beth Anne says
I love grilling in the summer time!!
Rachelle says
I love the heat and family time of summer.
Sissy says
My favorite thing about summer is getting to play outside with my kiddo after I get home from work – thank goodness for the extra daylight!
Melanie says
I love being able to have picnics outside with my daughter!
Gabrielle Byrne says
I love to listen to the frogs at night, and the sound of box fans. Then the drone of the crickets and cicadas during the day.
Heather says
Gardens with fresh veggies and ripe mangoes at the store
Laurie says
I love the unstructured schedule which allows for more reading and gardening. Also our annual one week camping trip!
Lisa T says
I love the parties/cookouts with my friends and family! We have a big party every 4th of July – we even have t-shirts made!
Therese says
My favorite part of summer is extra time with my children! Especially since my oldest is away at college – it is such a joy to have her back home with us.
Shelly H. says
My favorite thing about summer is that it’s beach weather.
We enjoy family outings to the beach.
Michelle says
I love watermelon, popsicles and gardening!
Erica Cruz says
My favorite thing about summer: The HEAT!
Wehaf says
My favorite thing about summer is spending lazy evenings in the hammock, warm and comfortable.
Sonia I L says
Oh Summer… there is a special essence in the air! A delightful feeling of fancy-free, easy dressing, smiling faces in the sunlight, half squinting from the Memphis sunlight! My little people barefoot on the front doorway, itching to play with toy truck & babydoll… in the front dirt… rather… lawn! There is just nothing like the Summer! (especially when you are originally from NY!)
Gabrielle says
bbq-ing, long sunny days, gardening, the heat, swimming in the lake, picnics, i could keep going but i have more giveaways to enter!
thanks for the giveaway!
Adriana says
My favorite thing(s) about summer: sun, lush plant life, less hectic feeling, and more family time!
Bethany says
camping! Chillin with my favorite people! outside! I LOVE being outside after the long winter indoors, altho that was fun too, for awhile!
Ellen says
I love spending a large part of the day being outside with the kids.
Janelle G says
I love working in the garden and all the daylight left after my husband gets home (I don’t love trying to get the kids to bed when it is still light out though…)
Laura says
Camping with the family!
Michelle says
I love summer because we are on a more relaxed schedule and we do more things together as a family and with close friends.
Megan B says
My favorite thing is spending lots of time outdoors!
Sam says
I love the feeling of freedom and lightheartedness summer gives me
Barb S. says
Camping trips!
Sarah says
Sunlight for evening walks, and summer reading programs!
Lisa S says
My favorite thing about summer is no school and wearing shorts and flip flops everywhere.
Thank you!
jennifer mathesz says
would love to win! fav things are the summer activities – beach, lake, camping, etc
Brenda Jahnke says
My favorite thing about summer: the beautiful colors of flowers and gardens!
Doreen says
Favorite about summer is the warm weather as winter is cold and harsh
laura says
I love all the sun and spending time outdoors!
Kathirynne says
My favourite thing about summer is NO HOMEWORK!!!
anastasia says
School’s out! For us homeschoolers, that means free time to just be Mom and let the kids choose the agenda for the day.
Whitney P. says
I love taking my kids to the splash pads and going on vacations! I also love going to the pool without the kiddos and reading a good book.
Ingrid says
I love the feel of the sun on my bare arms, legs, and feet!
Melissa says
Peaches, watermelon, running through sprinklers and catching lightning bugs.
Diane says
My favorite things about summer in the desert are the cool nights and stargazing without city light pollution.
Susan Baughman says
I love the lazy days of summer. I love being in the water and going to minor league baseball games.
Katrina says
The long days. Taking a walk at 9:30pm and it’s still light outside. Sitting in the shade and reading.
Clair Langford says
Hi, my favorite thing about summer is being able to lose myself in my garden or my crafting, depending upon my mood….and no one questions me because it’s warm outside (nice enough to garden but I can always say it’s too hot so I need AC!)
Jenny Zepf says
I love that we are not on a schedule. we can lounge, the kids can play, etc. and we are not rushing.
Em says
Summer is a bit hard in Arizona. It tends to be the time of the year that most of us dread… BUT we have a ton of fruit trees and we really look forward to our summer peaches, grapes, and figs. Yum!
Mandy says
My favorite thing about summer is hearing my boys’ happy squeals as they run through the sprinklers.
Randi says
The pool and the farmers market produce.
Jewel Mack says
With kids schedules a bit more freed up from organized sport activities, I love sleeping in a bit and having time to make more frugal choices that include money saving meals and the endless organizing/decluttering that help us find things so we do not spend money on things we already own, but can’t find.
Denise says
More free time and no homework struggles
Stephanie says
I love the more relax feel to summer, along with the longer days, the beach and lots of time to play.
Kim says
My favorite thing about summer is the lack of schedule for my kids! And the sun
Susannah K says
Loving this giveaway
May favorite thing about summer is Hanging my laundry on the clothesline! I love the crisp clean smell of Laundry just off the line!
alexa says
My favorite thing about summer is berry picking.
Amy Floyd says
I love all the flowers in bloom and homegrown tomatoes!
Marianne says
My favorite thing about summer are the warmer temps, I don’t do well in winter with the cold temps, I need to move to a warmer climate zone!
Lois Cavanagh-Daley says
My favorite activity in the summer is having a cookout! LCD
shirley a says
The weather, no boots, scarfs, hats or heavy jackets.
Donna Cress says
I love spending time outdoors with my family. Thanks for the giveaway.
BethJ says
I love the longer days.
Those exquisitely cool early mornings, coffee at sunrise, the stillness of the world so beautifully broken by the singing (and the *chirp chirp chirping* of baby birds in nests). The deep heat of mid-day, growing gardens and flowers and lawns. The cool of evening, lightening bugs flashing, eating outdoors, children playing before bedtime, bonfires with precious people gathered around to talk or sing or play a guitar or just look at the stars. It’s difficult to say just *one* favorite thing about summer!
Tricia says
More time with the kids!
Terri P says
Lemonade, lemon pound, lemon bars…
Monique says
No school! I’ll get an extra 1/2 hour of sleep! YAY
Becky Nicholas says
Getting to create memories with my kiddos! We plan a summer calendar and have a TON of fun!!
Jen says
My favorite thing about summer is bbqs.
Lisa says
I love being able to cook on the grill and then eating outside.
Tracy Spangler says
My favorite thing about summer is having extra time to take my daughters to the library, story time, Mommy & Me, YMCA, and when at home making smoothies, healthy snacks and popsicles, reading together and doing lots of arts & crafts with them!
elizabeth says
We’re in Alaska, so we don’t have the heat, but I love the long days and the sunshine
Jessica DeMay says
My favorite thing about summer is kayaking!
Kristen says
i love the lack of schedule. Everyday I get to choose what when and where we are doing for that day.
Amanda V says
Family time!
Sara S says
My favorite thing are the green trees that are everywhere!
Meg says
Since I live up North, my favorite thing is grass… or put another way, no snow!!
Tara H says
My favorite thing about summer is a break from schooling!
Kayla Rief says
I love getting to spend extra time with my extended family (my Mom is a teacher’s aide), going on vacation, and being outside. We love to take walks, swim, and blow bubbles!
Jennifer Keller says
sunshine, vacation time with family, more playtime with kids
Jennifer says
How can I pick just one favorite thing about summer?! I guess it would have to be the fresh veggies of summer…and eating sweet corn on the cob! But how can you forget the sunshine, the flowers and animals, swimming, grilling/bbq, not having to wear a coat and socks – woohoo! Have a beautiful summer everyone!
Lisa P says
I love bonfires, cookouts and neighbors hanging out in the backyard.
Carol Clevenger says
Seeing everything come back to life and hearing the birds sing!
Dana says
My favorite thing is that it’s warm! Not cold!
Beth says
Can’t wait for my garden to start producing (flowers on the strawberries even as we speak) also farmer’s markets for those other goodies.
Megan walker says
My favorite thing about summer is gsetting to spend so much time with my kids!
Sue D says
My favorite thing about summer is growing and eating food from my garden. Then I like to relax by our lake.
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Margie says
My favorite thing about summer is all the wonderful produce!
Molly H. says
What I love most about summer is the ability to have girls in my bible study come down to our grandparents’ lake house to eat good food and tube/waterski behind our boat, not to mention just get time to catch up with everyone.
MaryK says
My favorite thing about summer is sitting on the deck with someone I love and a glass of iced tea.
Jodi H. says
I love long warm sunny days, kayaking, and a break from homeschooling!
Bet @ Bet On Dinner says
I love that my husband cooks out on the grill so often! :o) And that straw is SO cool! love it! :o)
Jennifer says
My favorite thing about summer is my garden, but the late evenings are so great, too.
Jenn Pelissero says
I love the relaxed pace and spending time with the kiddos.
Kara says
I love being outside – flower gardens, vegetable gardens, swimming, relaxing summer evenings, and a slower pace…
Jen says
My favorite is all the fresh produce.
Annette says
Sunshine and warmth long days and drive in movies with the grandkids
Lisa says
My favorite thing about summer is eating on the deck, especially local corn and burgers!
Amanda says
picnics
Tracy says
My favorite thing about summer is gardening and floating on the lake on a float.
Laura Bonsell says
My favorite thing about summer is traveling and visiting friends and family
Dayna says
Camping
Jennifer says
I love to read, read, read!!!
Brittney says
My favorite thing about summer is… it’s summer! Which means no work for me. One of those “many” upsides to teaching.
DawnF says
My fave thing about summer? Fun times at the pool and the beach with my son. We love our summertime!!
Danielle F says
My favorite thing about summer is spending time outdoors – picnic, beach, walking, etc.
Casey Whitcomb says
My favorite thing about summer is just being able to be outdoors.
Barb @ 1SentenceDiary says
I love not having to wear hats / gloves / coats / boots — and not having to make sure the kids have all those things too!
Michelle Bonsell says
My favorite thing about summer is vacation to visit family and friends that I have not seen in the last year. Spending time with my family. Just relaxing.
Hannah says
My favorite thing about summer is the SUN. And days at the lake. And iced tea.
Denise N says
Summer brings relaxed schedule, sleeping in, exploring the many hiking Colorado hiking trails, long bike rides along the Platte River, pool time, and CAMPING!
Tina Santillo says
I love not getting my teenager up at 5 am. That’s just too early, for her and for me!
Kristen says
Goodness. I can’t imagine! Neither of my teens are in functional shape at 5 am.
Sonya Brake says
My favorite thing about summer is being outside. I enjoy working in the yard and absorbing the sunshine and in the evenings sitting by our fire pit.
Denise N. says
Summer brings relaxed schedule…pool time, exploring hiking trails, local bike trails, and CAMPING!
mo says
I love the longer daylight.
Denise N says
Summer brings relaxed days, hiking trails to explore, bike rides on the local trails, pool time, and CAMPING!
Amy O says
no homework – good for moms as well as kids!
Kristen says
Ohh, that is how I feel about a summer break from homeschooling!
Denise N says
Summer brings relaxed days, adventures, lots of hiking trails to explore, bike rides on the trails, and CAMPING!
PAT CULLISON says
My favorite thing about summer is longer days!
Megan Presley says
I love swimming and can’t wait to go many times this summer!!
Alyson C says
The pool and fewer baths for the kids because of the pool
ashley Casas says
My favorite thing about summer is getting to watch the heat lightning in florida and fireworks on the 4th of july
Colette says
The lax-schedule! Taking it easy & going with the flow
Jennifer says
My favorite thing about summer is the warm weather!
Rae says
I love the long, sunny days! Summer always feels so care-free!
Nicole M says
My favorite thing about summer is definitely various activities: biking, swimming, and hiking!
Mirandy says
my favorite thing about summer is watching my son grow from all of his experiences like volunteering at the pool, swim team, boy scout camp and this year cello camp! I cant wait!
JD says
I love the fresh figs and blueberries of summer, the ripe tomatoes in early summer and the watermelons all summer long, but the things I really love about summer are the memories:
Long days going barefoot all day, smelling the sweet scent of clover and freshly mown grass, the freedom from school, the hot evenings made cooler by hand-churned ice-cream, the nights camping out in our own yard in a pup tent with friends, and the blissful first couple of weeks of summer when our mother let us sleep as late as we wanted until we caught up on our rest. Every summer brings back those memories and bring such a smile!
Leslie says
I love having all of my kids home again!
Stephanie Slabaugh says
Having all of the fresh garden goodies!
Kristen B says
Definitely spending time outside, going to the park or just going for walks
Sarah Wetherington says
The warm weather & spending time outside combined with iced coffee. The glass straw looks much better than the plastic ones, disposable or not.
Sara S. says
I love that they days are long in the summer. Early morning or last thing in the evening I love to be outside!
Charla says
Canning garden produce!
Martha says
being able to enjoy time on the patio after work
Susan McCaskill says
My favorite thing about summer is a more relaxed schedule and being outdoors with my family.
Emily Nielsen says
I love being able to spend time outside in the sun! It’s so great not to be cooped up inside, especially with toddlers
Holli Henslee says
What I love most about summer is family time and gardening. We love to grow our own vegetables and we can and preserve most of them. We make it a family affair by getting everyone involved. The kids are learning a great life lesson and during the winter we get to eat yummy veggies from our garden.
Kelly Myers says
My Favorite thing about summer is spending time with my kids.
Kelly says
Sun and heat and no school. I love summer!!! Everything about it.
Katherine says
I love that the kids can enjoy all the fresh air and sunshine outside! I have allergies so I don’t enjoy it quite as much. But I like that they can.
Joanne Jeter says
I love being outdoors and enjoying the sunshine! My favorite thing about summer is camping and/or going to any body of water (mostly lakes because of where we live) and kayaking, swimming, fishing, or boating. I have such great memories from my childhood while growing up on a lake, and it has certainly carried over into my adulthood. It is definitely a season where adults can act like kids again and take time to slow down a bit and take some time away from the crazy busy lives that most of us carry now.
I am a summer baby as well, so that might have a little something to do with my love for summer and all that comes with it. 
Melissa Vogley says
My favorite thing about summer? My kids asking for watermelon, strawberries, honeydew, blueberries, corn on the cob, fresh green beans, etc. instead of junk food! Eating healthfully (and taking them grocery shopping with me!) is so much easier with all the fresh (and local) produce available and in season. Love it!
Crystal says
Everything comes to life
Raven says
Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, watermelon, tomatoes, corn on the cob, butter beans, squash, cucumbers, etc. I love the fresh summer foods!
Candace says
The sunlight! And the tomatoes! I could eat heirloom tomatoes year-round.
Cathy B. says
My favorite thing about summer is having my whole family together. My husband is a teacher, so we get to see a lot more of him during the summer.
Theresa says
My favorite part of summer is more daylight after work for bike rides.
Andrea D. says
I love the weather and playing in the water with my kids. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Rachel says
My favorite thing about Summer is the warmth, relaxation outside, the beach and spending time with extended family on vacation!
Crafty Ashley B says
My favorite thing is my anniversary!
Seriously, my hubby and I always do a fun trip to celebrate our wedding anniversary each summer. Sometimes it’s super simple or more elaborate (going to the next state) but we always have a great time!
Debi Schuhow says
Swimming!
Elizabeth says
My favorite thing about summer is seeing my family, (an ocean away) and remembering what really is important in life.
Rachael H. says
My favorite thing about the summer is the food! I can’t wait for our CSA share to start up next week, so we can get back to chowing on fresh, local produce again.
Debbie Vasel says
Summer means more leisure time to spend with friends — on the front porch, by the lake, on a picnic, at parades, at the beach, in the mountains. It is all soooooooo fun!
Cindy Jorgensen says
I love the bounty of fruits and vegetables and then cooking them all outside on the grill. I always feel so much more healthy in the summer because I eat better and I’m more active.
Jennifer says
I like that the schedule is more relaxed
Shawna says
I’d have to say the more laid back pace. I love being at home with the hubby and kids and being able to do whatever we want!
RR Gilmore says
I love being able to read a good book outside – whether it’s on the patio or at the pool!
Ingrid knight says
I love the laid back schedule!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
my favorite thing is going to the pool! and our new neighborhood has one…so awesome
Colleen says
I love wearing sandals. Bonus, there are no socks to match during summer laundry.
Michelle Guderian says
hanging out at the lake
Bethany Brown says
I just love that I’m not cold. And I love how much light there is. I get so tired of cold, dark winter days.
Michele says
The longer evenings with the kids make my summer!
rosie says
my favorite thing about summer is just having more time in the evening after work to spend with the kids. there’s not the shuffle of hurry up-eat-do homework-take a bath- and then play if there’s time, into bed with enough time to get a decent night’s rest for school the next day
Rebecca says
Watching the kids play in the sprinkler!
Tracy says
It’s hard to list one favorite thing. I loving being outdoors with the family on the river; I love being in my garden and I love planting and looking at all my flowers!
Danielle Jones says
Watermelon. I love all kinds of things about summer, but I adore watermelon in the summer.
Lisa Stover says
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach and long nights spent on the deck relaxing with family and friends
Kortney says
I love spending summer going to parks and zoos, having picnics with friends and family, and summer camp!
Bethann says
Smoothies made with fresh fruit!
Debra Schramm says
Fresh produce, beautiful flowers and grilling & eating on the deck!
Amy says
Endless warm afternoons with iced tea on my porch. Visiting friends. Early morning coffee with hubby!!
Penny says
My favorite thing about Summer is the plants–flowers, tomatoes, peaches, watermelons, shady trees.
Erin says
My favorite thing is the walks in the evenings with my kiddos.
Sherri says
Watermelon, spending time with family and friends, and air conditioning!
Tracy C. says
I love being able to play outside late into the evening with my kids.
Ellen says
My favorite thing about summer is being able to go swimming! I am a true Pisces, love the water!
Joy says
My all-time favorite thing about summer is having my husband home most of the time. (He is a teacher.)
Lori says
I love the weather! It’s great to go outside without all the layers!
Erica says
Lots of fun things about summer. Reading with the kids and the pool. One last thing cold lemonade. Yum
elle says
My favorite thing to do in summer is relax in the sunshine.
Jenny says
I love the tomatoes that I grow on my balcony.
Lauren M says
warmth!!
christy brooks says
i love naps in the sun…
Lorianne Stogsdill says
I love days at the park, play dates with friends, and family road trips.
K D says
I love all the daylight. It does wonders for my psyche.
Diane Torres says
Just being lazy and enjoying the outdoors with my boys.
Ashes says
Swimming! My fav summer exercise.
Wendi says
I love having more time with the family, immediate and extended.
Jenny says
My favorite thing about summer is all the holidays to spend with family and friends!
wilma says
my week at the cottage
Krista says
My favorite thing is getting to go on vacation! The kids are finally all old enough to enjoy the ocean, beach, boating, fishing…. Can’t wait!
N Williamson says
Other people’s attitudes. So much more relaxed and less stressed out. It makes the season more enjoyable.
Denise Wall says
In the summer I love sleeping with my windows open at night and being awakened by bird songs in the morning. It’s the perfect alarm clock for me.
Amy O says
Less stress than the school year, more family togetherness!
Vera K says
My favorite thing about summer is playing tennis outside.
Heather says
My favorite part about summer is everything: gardening, camping, spending time with my kids.
Sabrina | Frugal Italian Family says
I love holidays !!
Kelly says
Longer days and air conditioning!
Jamie says
My fave thing about summer is more sunlight to do things by!
Marsha A says
Wearing flip flops, shorts and BBQs!!
MARTHAIA says
Planting some vegetables & picking fruit from my trees …..
Danielle says
Summer is my favorite time of the year. Thanks for posting this generous offer
Mitzi Erosido says
I love ice cream, brunch and slow pace of life in the summer.
Boiling says
My fav thing about summer are the fruits – mangoes and watermelons.
Mitzi Erosido says
I love summer because everyone in the house gets to stay and wake up late, lazy breakfast or brunch with the family and of course, ice cream.
Hannah says
The best thing about summer is flip flops, the abundance of vitamin D, and air conditioning. We are expecting #3 in August, so I am really thankful for AC this summer!
LindaW says
Love all the extra light, eating outside, taking the kids to the beach, and enjoying all the lovely green growing things.
Cecilia Leffew says
Larger variety of fresh fruit and long summer days.
Beth says
Fresh fruit salad! And U-pick fruits. And making jam from said fruits :).
Jill says
Travel! We especially love to pile in the car and drive off on an adventure someplace we have never visited before.
Melissa says
I love the warm weather and being able to go swimming
Carla says
Summer = flipflops and tree climbing and sprinklers and popsicles and ice cream and so much more!!!!!
Karie W says
Fresh vegetables from my garden!
Jill says
I love family vacation, slower pace, swimming, eating outside!
cindi says
Fresh summer fruit
Miss M says
As a Kinder teacher, I love my workdays, but having time to devour books during the summer, or have a leisurely lunch on a weekday is hard to mind. C’mon, summer!
Katrina Koerner says
No school…extra time with my kids!
Susan Smith says
I just finished my first year of teaching, and I’m looking forward to spending time with my family.
Jane G says
Not having to pack school lunches!!!
Bri says
I love all the light! We live at the bottom of a wooded hill, on the north side. And we live in the northern part of the country. And the sunlight just fills me in the summer!
Amy Carter says
Long days spent playing in the dirt!
Chrisanna Robins says
Spending more time with my kids and the warmer weather makes me happy!
Amber says
I love time with my kids and cool mornings with the windows open.
Alyssa williams says
Favorite thing would be, spending much needed bonding time with my son. His father and I work busy schedules and enjoying those summer weekends out having fun mean the world to us!
Deanna says
Trips to see family!!! (And watermelon
)
Vanessa says
my favorite thing about summer – that we can let popsicles drip OUTSIDE.
Angela Brenbarger says
The thing I love most about summer is the extra time I get to spend with my kids outside.
Nicole Lancaster says
My favorite thing about summer is getting to lounge in the pool all weekend long.
dorothy says
I love camping and cookouts plus swimming!
Kristin Tate says
My favorite thing about summer is what I call “no coat weather”. I love this time of year!
Katy says
I love being able to take our time and not rush to be anywhere. We can go with the flow and do what we want.
Jen says
My favorite thing about summer is the laid-back summer evenings spent in the backyard…this year I’ll be tending to my garden, watching my 1-year old learn more about nature, and (hopefully!) getting to sit back and relax.
Tiffany says
I love the food. Melons,berries and stone fruits, grilled meats, and salads!
Julie says
My favorite things about summer are a less hurried schedule, less layers to wear, sandals and water of any kind – pools, beaches, water fights.
Kristin R says
I love how the kids smell like sunscreen and coconut. : )
Krissy H. says
I love the early morning light – so beautiful when it’s shining on the dew and lush greenery. Summer is the only time of year I don’t hate getting up at 5 am for work! Haha
Myra Bruce says
I love not being so scheduled and having a more relaxed pace.
Tabathia B says
Spending time with my kids and taking them to the beach
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Karrie says
I love the sun shining, I love spending times with the kids and love taking them to the pool
Jessy says
My husband is a teacher so my favorite thing about summer is I have him home with me for two months.
DeniG says
My favorite thing about summer–everything (except the necessary a/c). No school, more sunlight, no coats, occasional laziness, campfires…how can I pick just one?
DJohnson says
I love traveling and bike rides with my husband.
Betsy Wildes Butters says
Locally made ice cream…and extra time with my kiddos!
amanda rauch says
My favorite thing about summer is the long nights and the extra beautiful sunshine!
Helen says
I love the chance to eat cold treats in the heat!
Pam V says
I love having more time to read!
Elly says
My favorite thing about summer is super fresh food.
Abby says
I love summer – flowers blooming, going to the pool and beach, a more relaxed schedule.
Tiffany says
My favorite thing about summer is going on hikes.
Megan says
Long days and slow pace
Glory Lennon says
My favorite thing about summer are all the flowers a-blooming in my garden nearly a new one every few days!
Kristy B says
Summer Fridays. My husband gets to leave work up to 4 hours early in Summer Fridays which is such a gift and let’s is indulge in other summer fun!
Sarah O. says
Drive in movies
Sara says
One thing I love about summer is all the family gatherings!
Lisa says
I love the warm temperatures!
Melissa says
I love the beautiful sunshine!
Gail M. says
I love the summer fruits and veggies from my garden!
Rachel says
I think my favorite thing this summer will be working in the garden with my toddler!
sarah L says
Not rushing my kids through homework – and a later bedtime means more snuggles before sleep
Kris says
I love those summer nights!
Molly F.C. says
I like the release from the rigidity of the school day. We still have schedules to keep but they’re more relaxed. Ahhhhhhh!
Donna Violando says
My favorite thing about summer is….no school (Especially when I was a home school mom!)!!!!!!
Kristel says
The best thing about summer: no schedule and our trip to see the family.
steph says
Time with my sister at the beach
Kelly D says
I love the warm weather and not having to bundle the kids up when we go outside.
Jen W says
Going to the farm to pick and pick up our CSA veggies!
Megan S says
I love spending time outside in the garden, the fresh vegetables, and the sun!!
JessicaT says
My favorite thing about summer is getting outside and swimming!
Cheryl V says
My favorite thing about summer is the longer days. Thanks for the chance to win!
Michelle says
My favorite thing about summer is the longer days.
Barbara says
I LOVE eating fresh food from the garden!
Amy says
Garden vegetables, thunderstorms, weeks with no schedule, hammock in the shade, and ice cold watermelon.
Stacy says
I love the impromptu BBQs with neighbors like today!!! What a beautiful day. Hope to have many more this summer!
petra says
no school!!!!
Jenn says
My favorite thing about summer is the longer days. More time to take pictures, grill out and enjoy life.
Michelle Tichenor says
I love the hot weather and the long days.
Barbara says
It’s too hard to choose one thing to be my favorite. I love the warm weather which brings all the greenery and leaves, flowers, gardens, crops, etc.
JoslinK says
We are fortunate enough to live in an area that is closer to 9 months of summer, but honestly what’s not to love? Grab a good bugspray and the days go on forever… Outdoor socializing, outdoor cooking, outdoor fun!
David says
It’s not cold and no snow to shovel!;

B Franklin says
I love grilling the fresh summer vegetables with the family!! Summertime!!!
LaTanya says
it is a great time for summer vacation
MJ says
I love being able to cook out and plan outdoor activities during the summer!
J Riggs says
being outside with my grand children and our dogs
Mel says
My favourite thing about summer is visiting the cabin and visiting my family!
Faith says
I love the fresh produce, corn, green beans, asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, and peaches are some of our favorite.
Laura says
My favorite thing about summer is the warmer weather and longer days!
Stacy T. says
My favorite summer thing is camping and making s’mores over the campfire.
Alissa says
I love going to the lake!
Vanessa says
My favorite part of summer is the laid backness. No soccer, lacrosse, girl scouts, dance, etc. Just fun filled family time. Oh and all the extra projects I get done around the house since we are not running around.
Velvet says
I love enjoying my flower garden and fresh food from the garden!
Mary Ann says
No Schedule with Sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ava says
Front porch sittin’ and sweet tea drinkin’!
Rebecca N. says
Flip flops!
Tif says
Sunshine, flip-flops, long days and kisses under the moonlit sky…..
Cathy says
I love hanging with my college student daughter
Sharon says
I love all the fresh produce avaliable during the summer!
Amanda says
There are many things I love about summer. I love the fact that I get to spend more time with my children. We love going to the park, swimming, and involvement in the Community Theater.
Katie says
I love the long days and not working!
Joyce says
Hanging laundry and gardening. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marcy says
I love the more relaxed pace of life!
Amanda Y. says
In summer, although it gets awful warm, I love cookouts with friends & family.
Angie B. says
I love the sunshine, flowers and swimming with my kids. And planting my garden!
Candice says
Best thing about summer – WATERMELON
Lindsay says
Weekends on the lake with the whole family!
Gabby says
My fav thing about summer is watching my kids play on the beach and swim in the pool. ☺ï¸
Andy Tindall says
I love the sun
Sarah says
My favorite part of summer is finding time to read some good books, enjoy the beuitiful sun and spend time with relatives!
Karen @ Living Unabridged says
My favorite thing is the food.
Fresh fruit, s’mores, grilling everything (no inside cooking!), sweet tea or lemonade… I could go on but I won’t because I’m making myself hungry.
Thanks for the chance!
Melody says
Hiking! And ice cream. And grilling out. I’ll stop there.
Mim B says
I love the sunshine, home grown tomatoes and eating dinner outside.
Joti says
My favorite thing about summer is picnics with the kids!
Margot C says
I adore summer, riding my bike through the long hot days.
Kelly says
I love the laid back way we can go about our day! I am a teacher, so it is super refreshing for me.
Beth Miller says
bonfires at night with friends!
stacie m. says
Oh to narrow it down to one thing….I’d say fresh tomatoes from the garden! mm mm
Melissa M says
I love all the endless opportunities for learning (the world really is the best classroom), baking bread, and cooking straight from the garden. Sweaty tired children, we have 10! and big toothless sticky smiles that only a mom can love!
Kimberly says
Having far fewer clothes to contend with for potty-training and getting precious wee ones ready to leave the house! Thanks for the entry.
Jenny says
Fresh peaches!
Carhy says
sun!
Christy says
I love doing thing outside like working in the yard, riding bikes and jogging with the pups.
Barbe says
No more snow! And longer days!
Libby says
Eating breakfast outside, everything so lush and green, not living by the public school timetable, floating in a lake, frozen margaritas, and time to hang out with friends and family.
Amy J. says
My favorite thing about Summer is definitely being able to take it slow(at least this Summer) for about 2 months after such a hectic and crazy chaotic school year! It’ll be nice to relax and spend more time with my family, friends, and boyfriend
Edra says
Being home with my girls and just hanging out, doing fun projects, swimming and Camping!!!
Maggie G says
My favorite thing – The Great Outdoors
(Hiking! BBQ! Patio Dining! Festivals! Dog Park! Fireworks!)
Irene Williams says
My favorite things about summer is the warm weather, I get to wear shorts, flip flops, and tank tops! I love hanging out with my two beautiful girls at the beach (swimming and sun bathing) and on our back deck (drinking ice tea and lemonade).
April says
My favorite thing about summer is BBQ’s. I love grilled meats.
Julie H says
reading all day…
Kathleen J says
My favorite thing about summer is getting outside in the woods with my family.
Jennifer says
Sandals & gardens – can’t wait for that first tomato!
Deborah says
Summer fruit like watermelon!
Gretchen Hambright says
I love lightning bugs!
Milena says
Summer evening thunderstorms and the smell of the air after they pass.♡
Laura says
flip flops. I hate wearing socks
Debra says
I love the warm weather, being outside, and flip flops!
Lynda Sanderson says
My favourite thing about summer is wearing dresses in light fabric with bright colours.
Beth says
I love spending time with my family in the sunshine… and not having to do school. I can be the “fun mom” in summer! =)
Anna says
I love being outside! Since I’m from NorthEast Ohio, we hibernate all winter (like, 6 months!), and then spend every possible moment outdoors when the sun comes out!
Corey Ann says
My favorite thing about this summer will be meeting my baby boy who is due to be born next week! I’m looking forward to taking him for walks and enjoying all his milestones!
kelly p says
Beach time
Kelly says
I love summer. I think my favorite part is my giant garden. I love to work in the garden, and my family all works together. It is such fun. Especially when we get to harvest some of the yummies.
Wyoming Gal says
My favorite thing is riding my bike everywhere – work, church, the library and more – with no blizzards or wind and lots of sun.
Amanda says
I love watching my kids run free at the park and on trails.
Amanda says
I love that my oldest doesn’t have school, so we all get to hang out together, and I get to be the boss of our schedule!
Erin in CA says
My favorite thing is slower mornings, and no packing lunches!
Jennifer says
Ice cream cones on the porch in the evenings
Mary Doetsch says
My favorite things about Summer are warmer weather, longer daylight hours and vacation!
Rachel says
Popsicles! Oh my gosh I love them–homemade or store bought rocket pops–cold and refreshing!
Debbie says
I love napping in my hammock under a canopy of trees.
Rona BerryMorin says
I love swimming in the pool, early in the day.
Azura L says
My favorite thing about summer is getting time off of school to spend by the pool.
Rebecca Ayers says
I love gardening, the lake, enjoying each day, campfires, hiking, biking…I just love summer!
Tameisha says
The wonderful vacation stories that I hear and the relaxing times we have at the pool are the two things I love best about summer! Thank you for posting the giveaways.
Cejay says
So many but I especially love the longer days and time to spend digging in the garden. Both for health reasons and circumstances I have found myself without a job this summer. I decided to take time and reflect on what is important to me and my family and to do the things that I never had time for in the past. Living frugally has become an important part of the plan this summer.
Paula Lien says
I love being able to spend so much time outside, not having to bundle the kids up to go somewhere, and fun having more to do on the weekends.
Jen S. says
I enjoy the slower pace of life during the summer, and admittedly, lesser layers of clothes
Tyna Begley says
We always take a family road trip in summer!
Tonya says
My favorite part about summer is the relaxed schedule of summer allowing us to spend more time with my kids.
Cindi Myers says
My favorite thing about summer is gardening, and eating more meals out on our deck.
Lyndell Castro says
My favorite thing about summer is fresh, ripe tomatoes right off the vine!
Michelle L. says
My favorite thing about the summer is all the fruit that ripens in the summer. I love berries and peaches and plums, and melons – yum!
Angela Cash says
My favorite thing about Summer is outdoor adventures with my family. We love camping, hiking, riding bike trails, and lots of pool time.
Natasha says
Fresh garden vegetables and juicy sweet fruits.
Cindy M says
My favorite thing is getting to spend extra time with my children
Diane says
My favorite summer thing is working in my yard. It’s very therapeutic, and I love the smell of the earth and plants.
Abbie Graham says
I love the slower pace, hiking, and getting the kids outside more!
Mary Beth says
I love picnic with my kids in the summer.
Marcella M says
Ripe local fruit and flowers on my balcony
Cheryl says
I love that there is no hurry to the days…such hours and hours of fun and possibilities ahead.
Tammy says
Finally being warm again!!! The sun! The beach! No more coats and scarves!
Kimberlee Powell says
My favorite thing about summer is bright toe nail polish and flip flops
jan says
I love the sunshine, gardens, farmer’s markets and the glorious flowers!!!!
Tricia Cucchiaro says
My favorite thing about summer is being home with my kids!!!!!
Gwen says
Definitely the sun and playing outdoors in the water!
Jessica says
Too many favorites about summer: my garden, sunshine, pool time, visiting the park, birds chirping, grilling out…the list goes on!
Angela W says
Spending more time outdoors with my family. We grow and take care of the garden together, we play, we read on the hammock…it is so peaceful.
RachelJ says
More time with family and for projects hard to get done during homeschooling.
Gayle says
Summer=flip flops!
Christina B says
Less sickness tops my list. Then comes: open windows, shorts, no school, less frantic schedules, time with my school age child, travel, and gardening.
Jessi says
Oh gosh! I love just about everything about summer! But I think my favorite right now is my vegetable garden. I love watching everything grow and the promise of big bowls full of fresh veggies.
Amber butterfield says
I love green nature and fresh fruit
Nancy says
What I love best about summer is the traveling we get to do and showing my 2 year old all the awesome things that summer has to offer. Plus, this summer, we get to welcome our new baby into our family!
Maria says
My favorite thing about summer is the warm weather!
Carolyn V. says
LOVE the early mornings and the longer evenings. It’s so much happier when the sun is out!
Jeanette H says
Windows open, breeze making the curtains billow, green grass, green trees, and an explosion of colorful flowers!
Frances in TX says
Longer days and more sunshine!
Erin says
My favorite thing is the feeling of the sun! Happy and warm
Monique says
Summer is carefree, relaxed, and beautiful!
Donna says
Lightning bugs and sunshine are my favorite summer things! Wonderful giveaway.
Debra says
Warm weather and lots of daylight are my favorite things about summer.
shosha says
My favorite thing about summer is hiking and picnicking with my friends and family and long summer nights
valeree says
Fireflies, grilling, farmer’s markets, sno-cones, county fairs, fresh veggies, baseball games, flip flops, vacations
Mia says
Days spent with the kids at the beach and the pool! Sunshiney-fun!! <3
Anna Liu says
My favorite thing about summer is hanging out with my friends who have come back from school.
Pam says
We love swimming!
Stacey says
I love that it stays light so late in the evening. I am more motivated to get things done when I get home from work.
Pam H says
Strawberries and al the fresh fruit and vegetables.
Janice Nelson says
I love lazy summer days with no school, busy decluttering/organizing the house and planning curriculum for the upcoming year.
Elena says
I love the picnics!
susan says
My favorite thing about summer is visiting with family.
Lynn Morales says
My favorite thing about summer is eating cherry tomatoes off my own garden with my kids. God bless!
Betsy says
Grilled pizza with garden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil from the herb garden.Yum!!
brooke says
i love the sunshine!!!
thanks for the giveaway!
Trish says
Fresh veggies from the garden.
Vanessa C says
Favorite part of summer is not as strict of a homeschool schedule, I get caught up on projects, swimming with kids, gardening.
leigh says
Grilling!
Tammy says
Swimming and BBQing
Nicole K says
My favorite thing about summer is having cookouts with my family.
Debra says
My favorite thing about summer is the opportunities to try new things- take special trips or simply take time to enjoy simple things.
C.F. says
It’s hard to pick just ONE favorite thing! But definitely the sunshine and outdoor activities after the long cold South Dakota winter, and also the much more open schedule and chances to be spontaneous and adventurous.
Brandi K says
I love swimming, the beach, and seeing my family in the summer! I always get to see them more (they live 500 miles away) during the summer months.
Joellyn says
Time off
kirstin says
the beautiful weather and sitting around bonfires
tina says
I love all the varieties of fresh fruits available.
SandyN says
Warm weather and no schedule!!
Gretchen says
Warm weather and blue skies preferably enjoyed while biking along the beach.
Liz Bishop says
I love picking out yummy local produce and locally made products at our farmer’s market….and then finding new ways to prepare them.:-)
Wendy says
I love the long days of summer – all of the extra sunshine to enjoy the day!
Jill says
I love to camp in the summer!
Jennifer says
Sunshine!
Denise M says
Flexibility – to do whatever, whenever outside!
Jennifer says
I love grilling out and relaxing on the patio in the evenings.
Shel says
Riding Bikes!
Andrea says
I love the warmth of the sun, a cool breeze at night and garden fresh food to eat!!!!!
Pamela Smith says
There are so many great things about summer!! I think just having a more relaxed pace would be the best. No school to get up for, no lunches to make, freedom to go do things any time, not having to wait because there are so many other activities. These giveaways look great! Thanks!
Sarah says
My favorite thing about summer is not setting an alarm. I love going to bed at night knowing the kids and I don’t have to rush to be somewhere in the morning!
Julie says
I love sitting outside on our deck and enjoying beautiful weather with family and friends.
Gary C says
I love getting the garden up and producing nice fresh veggies for the table, oh and the chickens lay more eggs too!!
Terry says
I love the sunshine and fresh air, especially after the long, cold winter in the Northeast this year.
Gigi Lynn says
Swimming with my kids!
S Baxter says
U pick Strawberries, Blueberries, and Blackberries.
Vicki F. says
I love the no cold part of summer!
Kate says
Having picnics!
Ashley says
Love the sun on my face and wind in my hair!
Elizabeth says
Eating fresh produce, splash pads, and bonfires. The usual sorts of things
Paula says
I love spending evenings on the back porch chatting with our neighbors.
Barb says
Love the warm weather and being outside working in garden, harvesting fresh vegetables from my garden.
Ellie Z says
The memories for waiting and planning for summer when my kids were in school and all the summer vacations when I was a kid with my family. Now it seems to be about summer foods fresh from the garden or off the bbq pit.
Kate says
Sun…deck sitting….running around barefoot in the grass!
Donna Hayes says
I’m a teacher and just got out for summer break, my favorite thing is sitting on the back deck and drinking my morning coffee while watching my little Jack Russel play in the yard.
Jen Miller says
Sunshine!
Diane G says
Thanks for the giveaway Kristen. Have a great summer!
ks says
Long days and warm weather!
Noel says
My favorite thing about summer is spending a weekend at the lake. It’s so peaceful and relaxing.
Lydia says
I love eating sun drenched strawberries, right out of the patch!
Angie Allen says
In summer I love all the garden fresh produce…from our own garden, farmers markets and the INCREDIBLE peaches here in Western Colorado! Happy Summer everyone!
Allison says
Oh! We have winter for what feels like 8 months out of the year. So many things to love about summer, sunshine, sandals, and right now iced lavender coffee and breakfast on the patio.
Marie says
I love the ALDI fruit strips too!
Beth says
The break from school!
Meghan says
My favorite part of summer is deck time. Any deck. I love sitting on the deck and watching the world go by. I love a beer or iced tea in the afternoon on the deck. In fact, I am brewing some tea right now for this afternoon’s deck time!
Pam says
I love waking up to daylight!
Kim says
My favorite thing for the past 6 years has been the alarm not going off at 6 AM to get one or two off to high school. Now that youngest graduates this week, tomorrow is the last time we must be up at 6! It will feel like summer all year long!
Jaime says
I love the fresh fruits and veggies of summer….especially homegrown strawberries! My 14-month old is currently obsessed with strawberries so this is a magical time of year for him.
Melissa S says
I just love being able to spend time outside in the warm, long summer days after the winters here that feel like they will never end.
Stacy says
I love the more relaxed feeling the days and evenings take on during summer. Even though I still have to work during the summer months, there’s a summer break feeling to everything.
Allison says
vacation!
Rachel says
I love not making the 30 minute commute to take my kids to school!
Debbie says
Although I no longer have children in school, what I appreciate about summer is the absence of school zones!
Diane says
Swimming!
Tina A. says
My favorite thing about summer is having kids home from school and spending more time with them.
Lisa Swab says
i love the sunshine!
Brooke says
I love the laid back pace of summer… and the warmth… and swimming!
Anissa says
The hot weather and the joy of eating a sun warmed vine-ripened tomato straight from my garden.
Jess McCarthy says
I love all of the flowers and green grass! I anxiously wait for them all winter!
Nataly says
Movies and concerts in the park!
Linda says
I love the slower pace and having fun with friends and family.
Nell says
The farmer’s market and garage sales–fun ways to enjoy good stuff and new people.
Frances says
fresh veggies from the garden – especially the tomatoes!
Anna chan says
Not making lunches in the morning. Going to the beach instead of driving to after school activities.
Tamara R says
Free summer concerts under the stars! At ours, they open the local pool so the kids swim while mom and dad enjoy the concert.
Linda M says
I love all the beautiful shades of green…trees, grasses, plants,etc
Michelle says
Everyone seems more laid back in the summer, plus this summer we’re expecting a baby!
Sarah says
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach with my kids.
Kat H. says
Picnics and swimming outside.
Stephanie says
My favourite thing about summer is sandals!
Kristina Cain says
My favorite thing about summer is trips to the zoo with my daughter
Michelle says
I would have to say the garden, fresh veggies and fruit!
Candy says
The laidback pace. And swimming!
Tara R. says
I LOVE the long days!! We love spending time outside on our porch in the evenings or going fishing.
Cyndee says
I don’t usually comment on blogs but found this post and your links interesting. Thanks for sharing! It’s hard to pick just one thing I love about summer but I guess if I have to pick one, it’s biking.
Nicole says
My family likes to cook outside in the summer so the house doesn’t get overly hot and we LOVE that it is still light outside after dinner.
Meredith says
I love the slower pace, beauty of the earth and lighting bugs.
Alliso says
My favorite part of summer is enjoying time outside
sarah says
I’m ready to travel! I just love the travel wee! If I don’t win him I might just have to make one for myself!
Laura says
Outside time for the kids! (And me too)
Marla says
Definitely the sunshine!
Dawn says
Oh the green! After a long winter of black, white, and grey I am loving the GREEN!
Fran says
no school!
jill says
I love not setting my alarm clock!
Carrie Willard says
The sunlight. I have a serious need for sunlight.
Abbigail Gutierrez says
Me too!!! I also love the heat and the more relaxed schedule.
kristin @ going country says
My favorite summer thing is not having to cram my boys into multiple layers to go outside. Shorts, shirt, shoes optional, go. Love that.
Kristen says
Oh, so true. And even if you are going grocery shopping, they can all just put on flip-flops. No socks, shoes, or coat necessary.
Mary says
My favorite thing about summer… things are more laid back and also summer reading programs.