Hello, Summer!!! And so the adventure begins! How excited are we? Ready for food, friends and sunshine? Ready to watch more sunsets than Netflix? I SEA (get it…SEA) you! Eager for for some summer ideas to do? Memories to make? Nothing fancy, not 100 ideas (too much pressure!), just a few fab ideas to kick start your summer in style. How about a simple SUMMER BUCKET LIST of activities you will actually WANT to do?
Outdoor Movie
- Don’t even leave your house. Set up an OUTDOOR movie.
- Easy to set up
- Cozy space right in your backyard (think pillows, blankets, outdoor lantern …)
- How to tips HERE
Nom-Nom-Nom: Summer Treats
- Root beer float Bar
- Popcorn Bar
- Coffee Bar
- Unicorn Themed Ice-Cream Cone
- Cotton candy Champagne Cocktails
- And… what about a biscuit bar, a s’mores bar or a fruit-kabob bar?
Let’s Flamingle! Attend an outdoor night event
- Go big: check Ticketmaster for big names
- Support Local: Check out who might be playing in town in an outdoor gazeebo or local establishment
- Girl Boss: Create your own outdoor event with ideas HERE (loving that glow in the dark ring toss!)
Say Cheese! Photo-a-Day Challenge
- Agenda: Take 1 photo a day for the month of July. Post on Instagram. Done and done.
- Feelin’ Fancy? Choose a theme.
- “blue” – like, a photo of an early morning sky or the water or Popsicles
- “funny” – like, photos of “summer fails” (ex: trying to make your own ice-cream or sunburned feet!)
- Create: Select all 31 photos from your Instagram feed to EASILY make a photo book.
- No uploading
- No selecting layouts or colors or themes or slogans…
- Just select your photos and THIS company does the rest. And only costs $15.
SHOP Summer Must-Have items to kick off the summer with some fun!
What summer bucket list items do you think you’ll do this summer?
It’s like you and I share a brain. A bunch of the things you have here are things I already have planned with the fam. The thing we will be doing the most is going to the beach, though = we are total beach bums.
That’s pretty cool! I love the beach too, it’s like heaven on Earth! Thanks for the visit!
I have a lot of those on my list, too. We are seeing Chicago and the Doobie Brothers tomorrow night! Outdoor concerts rock!
That is simple amazing, girl! I hope you have the best time! Outdoor concerts are the best!
It’s awesome to be able to watch a movie outdoors with the whole family with a bunch of yummy treats! Summer is when we go on a two week vacation and so, I am very excited for it! These are all great ideas, girl!
I know! I love watching a movie outdoors! It’s the BEST idea! Hope you have fun on your vacation! Thanks for dropping by!
This bucketlist is amazing and is making me miss summer so much! I’m in Australia so currently counting down the months until we get sun again and I can do some of these things!
Summer is my favorite season! I’m sure you have a lot of plans lined up ’til summer gets to your place! Thanks for dropping by!
I love your bucketlist of ideas! Sounds like so much fun. Especially the let’s flamingle idea, haha. We are planning on hosting an outdoor movie in a few weeks and I’m excited for everyone to enjoy hanging out outside, eating snacks and watching a movie
Thanks so much! It’s always fun to have a bucket list! I’m sure you guys are going to have an amazing time!
I’ve just started my summer holiday! And the tips in this text really gave me some inspiration! Thank you for this great read!
You’re very much welcome! I hope you find something to do from my list! Have an awesome day!
I’m not a big beach person, but I love all the fun outdoor activities summer brings. I’ve done Movies on the Lawn, Farmer’s Market, and art fests and always enjoyed them. I really love the idea of a photo challenge. It forces you to find something fun to do everyday.
There’s plenty of things to do in the summer aside from the beach! Make the most out of it by doing the things that you life! Thanks for dropping by!
Ahhh you’re making me so excited for summer, and now I want to do my own bucket list! I’m a teacher so break up for a decent amount of time here in the UK so I’m looking forward to a fun-filled time. Thanks for the ideas!
Glad to give you some ideas! I hope you have a terrific summer! Thanks for stopping by!
I used to love going to the dive in when I was younger and I’ve been wanting to take my kids to an outdoor movie. It is such a special experience. This is a great list.
It’s better when you set it up at home so you’re the only ones watching! I’m sure you kids will love the idea! Thanks for dropping by!
My gosh, your summer bucket list si super fab!!! I have been waiting for summer for a while and I am so happy it is finally in full blast. I totally love the items you shared — my personal fave is the hat, hat and yes —- that swimsuit! I think if I get the right size, it will look fab in my pregnant belly. LOL
THANKS! I love the summer too. I’m sure it’s going to look amazing on your belly, lol! Have a lovely weekend!
I love that mermaid academy tank and think my daughters need it for our upcoming trip to Southern California next week! We can’t wait to see the beach and get away from this Arizona heat wave!
OMG, your daughters are going to love this tank! It’s perfect for the weather there too! Go and enjoy the summer, girl! Thanks for stopping by!
Our family just got back from the beach and I’m already looking for ideas to extend that “summer” feeling. I love the idea of setting up an outdoor movie as we have a large white wall that would be the perfect canvas to project a movie on! Thanks for the idea, now onto throwing a party with plenty of snacks!
It’s tough to let go of that “summer” feeling! Glad you love my idea! I think that outdoor movie is perrrrrfect! I hope you have a great time! Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, I actually have that same towel! As for my summer bucket list, I’m hoping to do more traveling since I really haven’t done much of that due to illness and pregnancy. I’m also looking forward to going on hikes! 🙂
That’s super awesome! I hope you feel better and congrats with the baby! I’m sure you’ve been missing going on hikes! Have a fab summer, girl!
I need to try some of these bucket list items. I love summers but they get hectic sometimes and I forget to take time for myself!