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Summer is fast approaching! I can hardly believe how fast this year is going. I am ready for the fun-filled days of summer and don’t want to miss out on all the excitement and opportunities summer offers. Here is what I am doing to get ready for a fabulous summer!
1. Plan a vacation. It doesn’t have to be a long or extravagant vacation (but it can be. Or plan a Stay-cation). Mark your calendar now for a few days of relaxing and time to enjoy the sunshine.
2. Get moving! Time to start exercising and getting back into shape. Summer is the season to be fit and active. Start right now.
3. Stock up on sunscreen Hopefully, you will be out in the sun and soaking in a lot of vitamin D this summer. Keep your skin protected with lots of sunscreen. Don’t forget to apply throughout the day.
4. Clean out your closet Rotate out all your winter clothes and put them away. Throw out any old or unused clothing.
5. Sign up for summer events and activities Registrations are going on right now for summer camps, summer school, & special events. Don’t wait to the last minute and risk sign ups being closed or full.
6. Clean up the grill Keep the kitchen cool by using the grill! Get your grill cleaned up and ready for the delicious smokey food you can serve all summer long.
7. Prepare for activities at home The kids will be out of school soon. Don’t let them veg out in front of the TV for the whole summer. Plan some activities at home. Get supplies for crafts, games, and even new outdoor equipment.
8. Plan & prepare for a garden Don’t wait until it is too hot to plant your garden. Plan right now which veggies and flowers you want and where you will plant them.
9. Make a list of books to read Spend time reading outside with a great book this summer. Make a summer reading list for both you and the kids.
10. Mark your calendar for Family events, BBQs, and friendly get-togethers. Summer is the perfect time to get together with family and friends. The outdoors offers plenty of space for a large party of fun, food, and family. Coordinate dates now with your loved ones.
What are you doing to get ready for summer?
That is an awesome list. Our grill has been ready for a while now and I already got a few books for the summer. I think taking off 4 or 5 lbs is next up!
Fantastic list. Always smart to have this stuff on hand and be prepared.
We just started stocking up on sunscreen since we spend so much time outside. We have our vacay planned and kids are ready for summer camp & fun. Next thing I need to do is clean out the closets!
Good idea to clean out the grill now! It would really suck to have to clean it on the first day that you want to use it! Oh- gotta stock up on propane!
First my girls and I are doing a Summer Bucket list and then we are looking for RV camp outs. We def need to get out of this house!
At first I thought, Oh man… I really need to shave my legs… LOL. We need to get our calendar in order.
Such a helpful list! I’ve got most of these things covered but I do need to get my kids signed up for a few more activities.
I need to get going on all of these! We have one trip planned at the end of June but we definitely need some more summer activities on our calendar!
I hope to have lots of fun with my boys. I think we will chill and then I hope to have some fun with them this summer.
Love this list! Looks like I need to get busy! 🙂
I love, love, LOVE all these ideas! Especially planning a vacation. I’m in need of a vacation far, far away pretty badly!
Thanks for a fun list. I totally need to clean out a closet – so I can make room for new stuff.
We’re just going to try to survive it. 😉 Nah. We bought the kids an outdoor playset that we’re all pretty excited about and also got season passes to the local water park.
Yes, yes, yes. We so need to plan a vacation. And, we need to get moving and keep it up!
great list. I am eager to start planning our vacation. Ideally I would have loved to go to England. My daughter wants to go to LA. We shall see
Our grill broke a couple of years ago. I’m hoping we can get a new one this year.
Terrific list! Summer comes early here in Florida but reminders like these can be helpful.
Great list! Sunscreen is vital! And ice cream or snow cones! 🙂
our grill is always ready since we use it year round. I do need to stock up on sunscreen though.
What great tips! All I am doing to prepare for Summer is to ensure I have a schedule started and ready for the kids and me. I have to balance work at home and three kids, one on the spectrum. Soooo I have to plan ahead 🙂
We are trying to plan an Orlando vacation now. It should be a fun time! Thanks!
Getting ready to write my bucket list for summer. That’s our first thing we do.
I love your idea of making a list of books to read. That would force me to take some relaxation time for myself, something I need!
I have to get my summer calendar ready!! Love this list
We just stocked up on sunscreen. Check. There’s at least one thing off the list for us. 😉
That’s a great list. It kind of made me stress out though…man I am behind.
Great list! I actually went and stocked up on sunscreen this week!
Great list. I have been cleaning out my closet and it feels so nice!
What a fantastic list. I love the plan a vacation tip! I have one that I am really looking forward to!
All great ideas! I need to finalize my summer reading list. Our library puts on a reading challenge every summer and I want to be well prepared!
Spot on ideas! I have already cleaned out my closet for summer which is great!
Yes, yes, yes! Summer is my favorite time of year and I love everything on your list!
I have been slowly cleaning my closet as well as my kids.
The husband and I are also in the process of planning a vacation. Summer plans are underway!!! 🙂
I really l ike the tips. I can’t wait for summer its my favorite time of year.
Fantastic tips! I am so excited the warm weather is finally here!
I waited too long to sign up for summer events for my kids. I totally spaced it. She’s going to camp but not the activities she likes. #momfail
I PLAN to do a garden every year but it keeps getting past me! We have 20 in Ecuador coming up- so I have given up until next year…