Let’s be honest. Summer is my least favorite season. The last couple of years I’ve found myself bracing for the heat, staying indoors as much as possible and counting the days until November when it’s cool again. I decided that this year I’m going to “play the glad game” (Pollyanna, anyone?) and look for things to enjoy about summer. If nothing else, it makes a huge difference that this year I’m working in a place with actual, functioning AC. Thank goodness – I literally carried a box fan around with me at my retail job last summer. LOL.
Here is my summer bucket list! (Updated as the summer goes on to show progress!)
Make homemade strawberry freezer jampicture of the resultTake our new neighbors to have ice cream at the local ice cream hot spotMy sister and I went one night, and we went to the new Brusters with my inlaws, so I’m counting this!Plan and throw a party (with my sister) for our parent’s 35th anniversary!recap post- Visit my grandparents in Kentucky
- Meet up with at least one blog friend
- Plan our end of summer road trip vacation – this will be postponed until later in the fall #lifehappens
Meet up with my sister for outlet shopping & tacos in Ashevillewe did it!Plan something fun for Paul’s birthday in Julypizza and cake were the perfect solutionPerfect my cold-brew coffee method (anyone have a system they love?)Blog post and video!
I also went through my pictures from last summer, to remind myself of all the good times I had…despite the horrid heat. 🙂 If you’re dreading summer for one reason or another, try making a list of the things you can look forward to during the next few months. Scroll back through your Instagram pictures and remind yourself of some fun things you did last year. Here are a few of my summer 2015 highlights:
If you have children at home, here’s a great post with lots of fun summertime activities to inspire your bucket list-making!
What are you looking forward to this summer?
Come Home For Comfort 
The first two items on your list have my tummy growling – sounds amazing! We threw our parents a surprise 40th anniversary party several years ago and it was awesome! Have a great summer – thanks for linking up!
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My mind always goes to the best food for whatever season I’m planning activities. 🙂
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Can’t wait for you to come to Kentucky!
Tif
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Me either!! We will definitely get together.
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So funny! I’m from New England so summer is my favorite and I’m dreading November’s cold! I have to make winter bucket lists to keep myself from going nuts locked indoors avoiding sub zero temp so I get where you’re coming from. My summer list is just simple things like wearing flip flops & going outside without a coat. 🙂
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Going outside without a coat – yes, that is quite different than here! I didn’t wear a winter coat longer than two months this year, and I never needed my spring coat. Crazy!
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Maybe it is living in North Carolina with heat and humidity a little longer than we like that makes us not like summer. It is my least favorite season. Like you, I can’t wait for fall. The only thing I enjoy about it is having summers off from school.
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I enjoy the lighter traffic on my commute to work during the summers! 🙂
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I’m right there with you! Since moving to Florida, summer is my least favorite season. But I love the idea of a bucket list so that there is something to look forward to. Have you tried CFA’s new coffee ice cream drink? I haven’t yet, but I think that needs to be on my bucket list. 🙂
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Yes! I’ve had two of the new iced coffees from CFA – it’s the perfect thing when you want something sweet, cold, creamy and caffeinated. Delicious!!
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Summer is a tricky season. I am so thankful for warmth after a frigid winter, but the humidity is hard to deal with. Without the humidity, an 86-degree day here is pretty nice. Above that, I’m also running for the AC. A summer bucket list is a good idea, especially since it’s already May! Congrats to your parents on 35 years! 🙂
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Wow, I can’t image 86 degrees without humidity! That wouldn’t be so bad. 🙂
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I am excited to do a summer bucket list, too. I may have to do one for the kids and one for my hubby and I separate. It’s feeling more and more like summer every day. I can’t wait!
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I love that idea! It’s definitely feeling hot enough to be summer here. 🙂
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Ha! I’m not a fan of the summer heat either! I am looking forward to less structured days and getting some projects done. I haven’t made our summer fun list yet, but it’s on my list.
Ps. Making freezer jam scares me. I don’t know why I can’t seem to make myself try to make it. My mother used to make it all the time.
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It’s probably even hotter where you live, bless your heart. You should try freezer jam! I am not a fan of complicated recipes but I have never had trouble making this stuff. It’s much easier than actual canning. I wish you could just come over and we could make a batch together – it’s easier with two people!
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Love that you kept your list small enough to be realistic and not overwhelming! How exciting your parents are celebrating 35 years of marriage….and meeting a blog friend is so something I am looking forward to one day! My friend Katy and I have a summer bucket list link up as part of our Spiel the Beans series this coming Tuesday and we would love for you to add this post!!
Shelly||The Queen in Between
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Thanks, Shelly – I will certainly join your linkup next week! 🙂 I hope you can meet some blog friends soon – it takes blogging to a whole new level!
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Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up!!
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I love that you’re already thinking about summer! Way to stay on top of things and get yourself excited for a season that isn’t your favorite. I definitely don’t love the heat, but you’ve inspired me to write out a summer bucket list. It’s going to include things like Sonic milkshakes, evening walks in our new neighborhood, the pool, a trip to the beach, a few road trips, picnic lunches, patio picnics, homemade ice cream and maybe hosting a 4th of July party. I’m excited to hear about your outlet mall trip, trips to see family and meeting up with a blog friend. I’d like for that meet up to be with me 🙂
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Well…our summer road trip will be taking us right through a certain town in Indiana….so I’ll let you know when we decide what week we’re traveling through! 🙂
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I’m with you, even being a summer baby, I am not a fan of summer.
But, I am looking forward to a few weeks of no school!!! And big E going to camp for a week, so a week of one on one time with little e. And cleaning out the basement (yes, really). Oh, and I guess my birthday (#35!).
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Oooh this is a fun birthday! And cleaning out the basement is totally acceptable for a summer bucket list item! 🙂
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What a great outlook, Whitney! Bless your heart for having to carry a box fan around with you at your job last summer. In regards to the cold brew coffee, a friend of mine got a great cold brew coffee pot on Amazon. She loves it. I just made super strong coffee and pour it over ice. Iced coffee is my favorite! Thanks for visiting Waiting on Wednesday!
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Thanks for the tip – I’ll look on Amazon!
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No, no, no!!! We can’t do summer lists yet, I’ve only crossed one thing off of our spring one :P. Hehe he! We’ll get it all done eventually
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Haha!! Sorry about that! 🙂
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I didn’t know we were meeting in Asheville this summer. Yay! Sisterly time.
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Apparently you didn’t read the memo that corporate sent. I marked it “urgent.” 🙂
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I am with you Whitney, the hot days of summer are not my favorite either. I am looking forward to a beach trip with the family, finally getting started on our little house in Georgia and enjoying all the fresh fruits and veggies of summertime.
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It sounds like you have several things to look forward to! Yay!
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You poor thing. And here I am, desperate for the heat! Do you miss Indiana’s weather?
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I know, I shouldn’t complain. I do miss Indiana’s summers and falls. I like our mild winters and early springs in South Carolina…it’s just the oppressive humidity that does me in. 🙂 It’s already started and I’m over it. 🙂
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