It’s not long until the month of August is over and with it, summer. September is the beginning of the autumn and also a busy season of birthdays and events for us. But whilst there is still some summer left we are celebrating our favourite things about the summer and a little competition to enjoy the final few days.
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Why Do We Love Summer?
Summer is always the season that people seem to look forward to most. The sun, sea and sand are definitely winners, but that’s not the only reason why we love summer. I asked a few other bloggers what they loved about summer and these are their responses.
Louise has a great point, in summer you need ‘less clothing! No armfuls of hats, gloves etc (Well, usually!).‘ I have to say that I completely agree with this, it’s great being able to walk out with just the clothing you are wearing and a few snacks!
Neelika tells us that the summer allows her to ‘Have time to spend with the children in a relaxed, creative and spontaneous way. The rest of the year is taken up by ferrying them from one extracurricular activity to the next. A constant stream of “hurry up” all day too. The summer allows me to be a “fun mum” and a less stressed mum, which the kids love.’ This is so true as a parent, it’s great to not have that pressure and just enjoy life together.
‘Being able to dry the washing outside on the line!‘ Ha ha, yes Beth, that is true, although I am normally so busy I forget until it’s a wet day and need to use the dryer!
Of course we can’t forget one of the best things about summer, as Amy explains. ‘The lighter evenings! It means more hours in the day to be out and about!‘
Our Favourite Summer Activities
Summer is the time to be outside and do everything that you ever wanted. From hot air balloon rides to visiting the beach, it’s the perfect season to enjoy the world.
Cat, Rachael and Karen all agree that picnics are the perfect part of a British summer, having the time to relax together at the beach, in the countryside or on a National Trust property. We personally love to take a picnic to the football field and let the kids play in the long jump sand pit and kick a ball around!
Jaki‘s family’s ‘Favourite activities are spontaneous trips to the seaside when you wake up and find it’s a sunny day. Picnics are great fun too, packing the car up and seeing where the road takes us. This is of course, when it’s a typical ‘warm’ summer….!‘
Well, when you visit the beach you really need to round off the day with fish and chips, so that of course had to be on our list of favourite summer activities. Irina and Nyomi both agree and active beach days finished off with fish and chips (or a fish supper up here in Scotland!) is THE best summer activity.
Competition
To celebrate the last few days of summer and the start of autumnal fun I am giving away a bundle of summer gifts. They will be great for enjoying the last of sun, particularly as I am giving away a Solar Powered Machines Kit from Keycraft and Usborne’s Bird Identification Cards.
To win simply fill in the form below.
Summer Days Competition
Rebecca Brown says
My favourite thing about Summer is not being cold ?
iain maciver says
the warm sunny weather hopefully
MARK HOPKINS says
The weather and beer gardens.
Sharon Lou Johnson says
getting the bbq and swimming pool out x
Tracy Nixon says
Picnics and bbqs in our garden and being abole to hang my washing out to dry in the sunshine!
Emma Fox says
The longer days make it feel like there is more time in the day to do things 🙂
Plutonium Sox says
These look like great fun! My favourite thing about summer is having both girls at home for the summer holidays.
Nat.x
Diane Hull says
My 3 grandsons will absolutely love to win your wonderful prize. How wonderful!!!
aj says
Making amazing memories.
Laura Pritchard says
The long, light evenings!
Annabel Greaves says
Fun activities with the family
Rachel Craig says
Opportunity /ies to get outdoors :- Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Nice to see and appreciate nature :- flowers, plants, trees and animals. Love to see people out walking their dogs. Children playing outdoors, fun, games, exercise, etc.
Bryan Murphy says
Barbecues with friends
Naila says
Spending time with the family and strawberry picking 🙂
Karen Usher says
The school holidays! Not having to get up so early to get the children out the door in a rush! love that I can take it easy for 6 weeks. 12 more days till school goes back
Adrienne McGroder says
Not having the school runs and all the clubs, and going on holiday!
Kevin Honey says
The heat!
Rachel says
My favourite thing about the summer is getting to spend more time with my children during the summer holidays! Well, most of the time….!
Chris Hall says
Sailing with the family and at the end of the day enjoy bbq
Kim Carberry says
My favourite thing about summer is spending quality time with my girls. x
Solange says
Grilling burgers, after-dinner walks and sleeping with the windows open.
Sally Collingwood says
All the flowers
Graham Ross says
The long summer nights and the nice hot weather
Ren Taylor says
Long days, fizz in the garden and sitting outside at the pub x
stuart hargreaves says
WALKING IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES IN SHORTS IN SUNSHINE
Stephanie Green says
Going out with summer clothes on and not layers.It’s great to feel the sun on you.
Claire glace says
Going for picnics and light evenings in the garden x
amy bondoc says
being able to be outside int he warm!
Sarah Mackay says
The longer days
Kim Neville says
Having family days out in the glorious sun to parks, farms, theme parks and BBQs
Ruth Harwood says
My birthday at the end of August xx
Helen Tovell says
Not having to do the school run
Charlotte Carter-Dunn says
How happy the sunshine makes everyone!
Samantha Atherton says
Long Summer Evenings
Jo Carroll says
Long walks and bike rides with my family in the fresh air.
James Wright says
the family BBQ and the family holiday
Stacy Fenemore says
picnics in the park, meaning no washing up and tire the kids out
Tracy Newton says
The kids being off school. Being able to have lots of family days out and family activities. Plus being able to wear flip flops
maria blythin says
enjoying lovely family picnics in our local park x
Amanda tanner says
lighter evenings and got weather to have friends round to sit I the garden.
Ella says
The sun, the balmy evenings, the bbq’s, being able to spend time out in the open air – without it raining!
Jodie A Green says
warmer lighter evenings where we can just sit out in the garden
jo liddement says
Enjoying sitting out in the garden on a warm and sunny day with a good book.
Susan B says
Opening the windows and doors in the morning and leaving them open until bed time. Lovely.
Kimberley Ryan says
my favourite is making jam from the fruit that has grown in our garden
Kim Styles says
lots of walking with the family and the dog
Tracey Belcher says
Quite honestly it is eating alfresco – we love being outdoors and cooking and eating outside is fabulous
Elaine Savage says
I love going to the beach
Pauline black says
The smell of freshly cut grass!
donna l jones says
having bbqs in the garden
carol boffey says
making memorys
Rich Tyler says
Summer Festivals!!!
Chris Fletcher says
I love bbqs and long days down the beach!
Nancy Bradford says
I love having lots of time with my daughter to visit and explore.
ADEINNE TONNER says
In the summer i love going to the park and beach with my family enjoying having fun in the sun outside.
Arabella Bazley says
My favourite thing about summer is lying down in a cornfield and watching the clouds pass by.
Lisa Wilkinson says
Going to the beach or walks in the country
sheri Darby says
Going for long hot walks
sarah fielding says
Definitely the change in nature!
Linda Guest says
I love us all being at home and having family adventurs
Jenny Jones says
has to be the longer lighter nights and all the flowers that are in bloom
sandy Ralph says
having lots of BBQ’s with the family and friends
Jenny Rogers says
Just the light, brighter and more of it.
Katy Malkin says
Being able to swim outdoors and not get cold!
Maria Jane Knight says
That hazy golden hour before sunset where everything looks sun-kissed.
Emma K says
Having the kids home from school
Patricia Avery says
Having the grandchildren to stay 🙂
Michaela Campbell says
BBQ’s and freshly cut grass
Jayne Townson says
I love the flowers and the lighter evenings. Thanks for this lovely giveaway.
Jo Hutchinson says
My favourite thing about Summer is longer light evenings
natalee gosiewski says
picnics days out and adventures with my little ones
Victoria Prince says
My favourite thing is definitely the longer days and lighter evenings 🙂
Adrian Bold says
I love BBQs and family holidays!
SHIRLEY EVANS says
Love getting out in the garden
sandy says
the long light evenings 😀