At last the Summer is here officially. I love summer time so much. I can hear the song Summertime as I type. I love everything about summer even the heat and humidity. I love the lazy days of summer when days blend one into another and you can't remember what you did yesterday. But before you know it summer will be over. I like that my daughter will be home from school and we can weave warm memories of summer.
I like to simplify things in summer. Make easy, no cook meals, use less technology, spend more time outdoors, shop less, do creative projects with my daughter and just be...With this notion in mind I am going to launch a mini project on my blog.
More to come.
I plan on sharing simple, no cook, fresh and easy recipes, home design ideas, activities for kids, places to go locally and more. So, stay tuned.
How do you spend your summer? Are you a list maker or a spontaneous spirit? Or a little bit of both, like me. This year I put together a Summer bucket list with pictures and I hope it will be inspirational for you to get the most out of your summer. This is what I plan on doing this summer but mostly...relaxing and enjoying the warm days.
I have such fun memories of summer. I used to spend my summer vacation at my Grandma's with my cousins. So many vidid and warm memories and many adventures...Summer for me associates with fresh smell of newly cut grass, cucumbers and dill. We used to play outside ALL DAY LONG, lie in grass and feel the sun on our faces, catch fireflies and make up stories. Also, catching up with summer reading list. But mostly...just playing.
It is vitally important for me to make summer fun for my family. Summer is a time for bonding, love, closeness, healing and relaxation. With this notion in mind I want to invite you to join me in my Summer Bucket List 2013 challenge.
It's really simple. Sign up via email so we know how many families are taking the challenge. Create your unique list. It doesn't have to be crazy. It could be as simple as post its on the kitchen wall or word document on your fridge. Share your progress via instragram or other social media source and if you mark off everything off of your list you will have a chance to win a great prize at the end of summer. The challenge ends on Labor Day. So, giddy up you all for an awesome summer! It will be over before you know it.
Say yes to simple and tech free summer. Simplicity and creativity are key.
Enter your email below and join us!
Here are some tips on creating your summer bucket list. You are welcome to borrow ideas from ours but really it should be about you.
- involve your whole family in the decision making process to be fair
- listen to kids'ideas-they are sometimes the best ones
- keep it low budget or free
- keep it simple
- realistic activities easy to plan and carry out
- most importantly focus on fun together as a family
Here is my list with photos some from pinterest and some of my own. Enjoy!
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As you can see a lot of items are food related. I think food is such an essential part of building a happy family. To me food is not a mean of conquering hunger or a mere sustenance-it's more than that. It's meaningful. Food brings us together. I love cooking for my family and friends.
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| Turtle Back Zoo 2013. One thing off from our summer bucket list. |
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If you live in Central New Jersey you have to go to this awesome Sprinkler Park in Monroe. The best part about it-it's free.
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| Our favorite kids rock band-Starfish! |
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Based in New Jersey Starfish is a rock band for kids, well and their parents. They usually have free and fun outdoor concerts all over New Jersey all summer long. Check out their tour schedule for a concert near you. Get ready to ROCK!
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Soak up the sun and enjoy the summer colors.
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And don't forget to enjoy a bowl of sweet cherries. Have a great summer!
It's the simple things that make me happy, like my yellow coffee mug, the quietness of an early morning, the walk in the park or the smell of a homemade dish...
How do you savor summer? What are your summer memories? Do you like summer?
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