Wow summer is just flying by isn’t it?! Summer has always been my favorite season and here’s why:
1. My bike: I do love spin class in the winter months but nothing beats riding outdoors in the summer. I’ve named my bike “Betty” and we’ve been spending lots of time together lately training for tri races. There is nothing like the feeling of flying down a hill on Betty and enjoying the outdoors. Even when it feel too hot to run, Betty and I will get it done.
2. Swimming: I do swim in the winter time indoors, but it’s not quite the same. I love swimming outside & feeling the sun on my back. The best is when I can bike or run then jump right into the pool.
3. Fruits & Veggies: Everything is so yummy in the summer months. I am perfectly happy with a cold Caprese salad or a plate of grilled veggies any day. The fruit is so sweet and juicy too. My new fave, Acai bowls, in case you missed it find the recipe here.
4. Sleeping in: Because my kids don’t have to get up at crazy hours to make it out to school, we are sleeping in just a bit. I always feel sleep deprived during the school year and just having that extra hour in the morning is fantastic.
5. Less structure: Without all the school homework, activities and commitments, summer time is so much more relaxed at our house.
Now onto my giveaway! In the 3rd of my Summer Series with Puritan’s Pride they are hooking one of you up with a fabulous basket full of “All Things Summer”. From sunscreen to body lotion to self tanners and lips-Puritan’s Pride has you covered from head to toe.
My favorite in the bunch so far is the Argan Oil Body Wash and Body Lotion. They smell fab and are really moisturizing. Enter Rafflecopter below to win a basket full of all these goodies! Hop over to visit Lynda, Brie & Laura for chances to win. ( disclosure: I was provided the above products in exchange for an honest review & all opinions are my own)
What’s Your Favorite Thing about Summer?
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Ahhh! Love, love, love Alba Botanica products! :]! I haven’t had a chance to try out the other ones before, but I’ve always been curious! :O
Fresh fruits/veggies is definitely one of my favorite things about summer too! :]
The fruits and veggies are so good right now! thanks for entering and good luck
I wish I had a bike and a series of trails! that is my summer dream!
You just might have to do a tri race next year.
Swimming and biking-i need to put those into my workouts!!
I love fruits, water and longer days in the summer!
It’s a great way to mix it up and stay a little cooler too.
The favorite thing i like about summer is being able to go out kayaking on the lake and taking the four wheeler out on the trails.
ooh that does sound nice! Have a great weekend and thanks for entering
This post is so timely. I was just thinking about how summer is FLYING BY and how relaxing it is. I LOVE this time of year.
It is great and why does it go by so fast when January is so slow 🙂
I’m with you–I love my bike too! I don’t ride in the cooler weather. Call me a fair weather cyclist. And what’s with everyone naming their bikes? I think I’m the only person who hasn’t done that…
I am a fair weather cyclist myself! I don’t know I just thought it was time to name her. 🙂
Summer is definitely flying by! I am a teacher, so I definitely feel the school year coming soon! I love Argan oil. I just got some a few months ago and I use it every other night on my face! I also just started using rose hip oil, and that stuff Is great too!
Summer is flying by! Thanks for stopping by and entering
Oh that is a hard one but I have to say my favorite thing is spending more time with my girls as they are out of school and family and always being on the go. As it gets exhausting at times and crazy I wouldn’t trade it.
I totally agree!
Best thing about summer are the longer days! I love waking up and watching the sunrise while I run, and nothing makes me happier than leaving the office when it’s still beautiful and bright out! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
I love the longer days too it just makes me feel happier!
Betty looks like a sweet girl! 🙂
My favorite thing about summer is the weather!
Absolutely! I much prefer the really hot days to the dead of winter.
Pretty sure my favorite thing about summer is not having to put on a coat + boots + and all that other crap every time I step outside. 🙂 Sandals is where it’s at!
Yes so true and definitely a plus! Have a great weekend
I love gardening and hiking with my husband during the summer months.
I like hiking too but don’t have the chance to do it very often. Thanks for entering!
My favorite thing about summer would have to be eating outside! Especially after work, it’s so nice to enjoy a little sunshine + food outdoors.
Ooh eating outside is nice isn’t it!
my favorite things about summer are baseball games, pool, sun and fun!
All good for sure! Thanks for stopping by
The best thing about summer is the warm weather, sunshine and longer days! I love spending a much time outside and running in the early morning when the sun just comes up but its not too hot yet!
I love being outside too! Have a great weekend
I love that you named your bike. I think I might be purchasing one soon and I’m totally going to name it :). Entering the giveaway, too! Thanks for sharing it in the link up!
ooh is there a tri race in your future?
I really envy my husband on his bike during these really hot days; I’m sure it’s still hot out there, but at least you’re manufacturing your own breeze – ha! Hope you have a great weekend, Deborah!
It is so much easier to bike than run when it is so hot for sure. You should join him!
I got a bike this year and I’m loving it so far! I totally agree about being able to go out there when it’s miserably hot. Something about flying down the road with the wind in your face makes the heat more bearable! I just got back from a bike ride 🙂 Have a great weekend!
So did I! And yes totally agree.
Ok so I love summer because I can get up and walk outside without shoes and just sip my coffee in warm air. I taught soin this am and loved the sun coming up during the class. Love this time of year
Now that does sound really nice!
Love Long walks and bike rides with my husband in the summer.
That sounds nice! Thanks for stopping by today & have a great weekend
Hi Deborah, When I was living in downtown San Francisco for a couple of years, our summers were actually colder than the winters, so I didn’t get much of a change. But now that I’m just outside the City and have a pool in my community — well YES, that’s my favorite thing. My hubs and I got bikes a few months ago too, which has been super fun for riding on the weekends. Happy Friday!! 🙂
I did not know that about the weather that’s so interesting!
Deborah you are just having the most amazing summer. So active and fit. I have enjoyed sharing the summer series with you gals and have really loved the products.
It’s been fun to do together for sure! Thanks for including me 🙂 Have a great weekend
I love the beach, springs and pool during the beginning of the summer, but it lasts sooooo long in Florida so by this time of year I’m just ready for fall!
ha we don’t really have that problem up here! Enjoy your nice weather
I always feel like I eat so much healthier in the summer with all the plentiful fruits and veggies that are available. Yay for giveaways!
I do too! It’s so easy to be a vegetarian in the summer. Thanks for entering the giveaway
I keep meaning to get my bike fixed up so I can add that to my workout routine for a change of pace.
I love fruits and veggies in the summer!
I am just loving my bike this summer hope you get yours out there too.
I love my son being home from college!
ah that’s nice! We are buzzing all around trying to get my daughter ready for college in 3 weeks
My favorite thing about summer is not having to bundle up, wear socks, etc. in order to go outside.
Well yes there’s that! Thanks for entering!
Favorite thing about summer….eating outside on a patio (when it isn’t too hot of course)
Seems like we don’t have too many days where it’s not too hot or too cold doesn’t it?!
The heat and nice weather is my favorite thing about summer
I love the warm weather too and being outside more. Thanks for entering
looking forward to living in a place where I may enjoy seasons a little more 😉
The seasons are great! Thanks for stopping by today
I love the longer days of summer 🙂 I also love all the fresh pineapples in my yard right now!
ah jealous of your weather all the time and the home grown pineapples
I too love the less structured summer. And my kids are away for a month… which makes this VERY unstructured… like I was in college again, doing what I want, when I want and eating what I feel like !
ah the good old days!! 🙂
My absolute favorite about summer is the longer days and the less than hectic schedule that always comes with Fall and Winter!
For sure the less hectic schedule is amazing! Thanks for stopping by today
I am all over the fruit and veggies right now! Everything is so fresh and sweet!
I know so good!
My favorite thing about summer is the sunshine! We see too little of it during the winter 🙂
I know it can be so depressing!
My favorite thing about summer is the all fresh fruit. I love making smoothies in the mornings!
The fruit has been amazing this year!
I have similar summer favorites! Biking outside without 87 layers of clothes – yes! I love your bike’s name. I couldn’t tell if the paint color is black but I just got that “Black Betty” song in my head as I was reading your post. I only have one more week of Masters Swim at the outdoor 50m pool. We are losing daylight pretty quickly – it is not very light at 5:30 now as we get into the pool. I will miss it, although the 25y pool seems so easy by comparison.
Ha my bike is blue but that black betty song is a good biking son isn’t it?! Thankfully my swim class is in the middle of the day. I think we have lights there for the morning classes.
My favorite thing about summer is getting into the mountains and hiking more
That does sound nice! Thanks for dropping by today have a great night
My favorite thing about the summer is long lazy days. I love to go to the river for hours or stand up paddle board at the lake. But to be honest sleeping with my windows open and the sun pouring in midday, is the ultimate way to spend a summer day.
ooh I love all of those ideas! Thanks for stopping by!
What a fun giveaway! I love the weather 🙂 unless it’s too steamy and humid outside haha
I love the weather too even when it’s hot out
I love family bike rides in the summer!
Great way to spend time with the kids! Thanks for stopping by today
I like going to the lake.
Sounds like a great way to spend the day! Thanks for dropping in today
Summer is for vacations! 🙂
Sure is! Thanks for entering the giveaway good luck
Being able to swim in the warm waters! BBQ’s with family & friends. So much it would take hours to list!
I love the warm waters! thanks for entering
I’ve been wanting to get a bike! With all this amazing weather we’ve been having I wouldn’t mind trying to bike to/from work some days!
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Biking has become one of my favorite activities!
I love my garden in the summer!
ooh jealous that must be great!
I too love being able to sleep in during the summer. Those 4:45am alarms during the school year are brutal!
Oh I hear you! Better get used to the no sleep with the baby coming
My favorite thing about summer is lying by the pool and reading.
That works for me too!
My favorite thing about summer is being able to go to the beach on weekends and the pool the rest of the time
Sounds good to me!