SUMMER FUN – Bucket List

Growing up we had a 4 foot above ground pool that we spent A LOT of our time in. It was great because it gave us a reason to hang out with friends and relax outside without the horror of the heat.

The opening of that pool signified summer was here. (well that and the first time of the season that I heard Wills Smith’s Summertime on the radio). I have so many fond memories from those days. It was by far my favorite summer activity.

I no longer have a pool but there are plenty of other things that I feel like I need to do. Otherwise I don’t quite feel like summer is completed. Plus, there are so many more activities that I would like to do because they just scream summer! The choices are endless!

With the weather finally having changed from being cool and rainy to being hot and awesome, I can start thinking about how to spend these dog days of summer and compiling my Summer To-Do List! A girl has to write it down or she will get NOTHING done.

Get Planning!

I highly recommend that you involve your family in this planning process. It gets everyone excited about what is to come and it is easier to get everyone on board. With having two children that only want to do what THEY want when they want it, we can look at the list and “take turns” so everyone is happy!

Also check local resources of places to go, things to do. Here are some resources I use:

• Newspaper
• Local free magazines – you can find awesome ideas that are not normally advertised
• Facebook events
• Websites for local TV and radio stations
• Google searches

After talking to the kids about what they want to do, here is our family list of MUST DO things for the rest of the summer. Enjoy!

Summer Bucket List

1. Go to the zoo
2. Visit the park
3. Take a bike ride
4. See the fireworks
5. Go to a street fair
6. Play games at a carnival
7. Go to a market
8. Art WalkFigure out
9. Outdoor concert
10. Food festival
11. Check out a Summer Blockbuster at the Drive-In
12. Picnic
13. Cookout
14. Outdoor movie at home or at a local park
15. Head to the beach
16. Pool Day
17. Baseball Game
18. Race track
19. Putt Putt
20. Water balloon fight
21. Check out the garage sales and fleas
22. Friendly competition with backyard games
23. Amusement Park

Let the activities begin!

The great thing about the list is that you can find things to do by yourself, with family, or with friends. It is hard to pick what my favorite activity is. In the running is a family pool day that has become a Family Tradition with my cousins and their children. Also going to a baseball game.

What is your favorite thing to do in the summer?

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