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10 Things I Love About Summer

June 25, 2010 /
bird at Jersey Shore during the summer
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I Love Summer

I love making lists. 

Here are 10 things I love about the hot season:

  1. The skies don’t get dark until almost 9 P.M. (my absolutely favorite part of this season besides the warmth of the sun).
  2. Drinking unsweetened iced tea.
  3. Drinking Starbucks Mocha or Caramel Light Frappacinos  — too much sugar and fat, I know, but it’s like eating dessert with your coffee.
  4. Swimming in a pool (not lakes or oceans), especially underwater. I even love the smell of the chlorine.
  5. Barbecues and picnics. I love picnic foods: potato salad, burgers, and almost anything grilled.
  6. Fresh veggies and fruits (I hate frozen or canned). Making salads with veggies. Making smoothies with fruit.
  7. You can open the moon roof in the car.
  8. Eating outdoors at sidewalk cafes.
  9. Sitting (and dreaming) on front porches.
  10. The original scent of  Coppertone.

What are YOUR favorite things about summer? 

I’m talking about normal, everyday things. 

If you liked this post, please read my post on 5 Fun Summer Songs and School’s Out for Summer!

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24 Comments

  • The Drama Mama

    June 25, 2010 at 6:04 am

    Stopping in from SITS.

    Hmmm….I like the busy days. There's always somewhere to go and something to do. I like strawberry lemonade and watermelon. I like the late days that make you feel like you get more done, too.

  • New Jersey Memories

    June 25, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    @The Drama Mama — yes, it's busy but in a nice way. You know, I was just putting all my winter clothes in a box, and I realized just how much we carry around during the winter — hats, gloves, scarves, heavy coats, thick sweaters. It's so nice to wear light things and feel unencumbered during the summer.

  • Lizzie

    June 26, 2010 at 11:43 am

    I adore light nights, and Starbucks frappuccinos! I think most of your list would be my list! 😀

    Just stopping by to thank you for coming to my blog yesterday from SITS 🙂

  • Anonymous

    June 27, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    ooh, i hear you on the cold drinks from Starbucks. I love a simple iced latte, so refreshing. And in a move that kind of doesn't make sense, like you I also love having the sun roof open on my car, but i also usually have the air conditioning going too.

  • Megan

    June 27, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Hello from SITS!! =)

    I love all of the same things as you plus spending time on the different lakes around my area out on a boat. So fun and refreshing!

    Have a wonderful day!

  • Unknown

    June 27, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    What a great list! Usually we vacation in the garden state at the shore but this year we went to Lancaster. I missed it : ).

    My favorite things about summer are the lightning bugs, the late nights, the happy children, freeze pops, laid back days, schedule free weekends : ) you know…all that sort of jazz!

  • Emily

    June 27, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Where I'm from in New England, lots of businesses and restaurants are seasonal and are only open in the summer. Some of my favorite memories are going to the local lemonade and ice cream stands for a refreshing treat. An ice cream cone or a cold lemonade still say "summer" for me!

  • Karen

    June 28, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    I love:
    1.Having a glass of wine on the patio in the evening.

    2.Watching the neighborhood kids catch lightening bugs.

    3.Hearing the sound of the ice cream man's truck.

  • New Jersey Memories

    June 28, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    @Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle — Oh, I love the sound of the ice cream trucks! I forgot about that. We get two — the Good Humor man and the Mister Softee truck. One of them has a ringing bell sound and the other plays a different tune each summer. Usually it's "Buttons and Bows" or "Pop Goes the Weasel."

  • Karen and Gerard

    July 1, 2010 at 10:39 am

    Number one is a biggie for me too! I really don't care much for eating outside but love the warmer temperatures, no snow, going for walks through the park and around the neighborhood and helping at our church's sports camp and VBS. I also love the smell of freshly cut grass.

  • New Jersey Memories

    July 2, 2010 at 4:04 am

    @Karen&Gerald — I love wearing lighter clothes in the summer and hiding hats, coats, scarves, gloves and boots in storage. I hate cold weather. I also love summer walks in the parks (we have many parks around here) and admiring the flowers.

  • New Jersey Memories

    July 2, 2010 at 4:08 am

    @KDC Events — I love the scent of suntan lotion (esp. Coppertone), although I must use lots of unscented sun block for sensitive skin on myself. I have very fair skin (I'm a blue-eyed blonde), and it's extremely senstive to any perfumes. I also burn extremely easily.

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