Reasons for Some Summer Lovin'

It is officially summer and I am thrilled! I've lived in both the north and the south, and I have to say that summer feels a little more special to me when the winter months are looming ahead. I know that there are only a few months, weeks, days away until the colder weather creeps in and then send me hibernating indoors for months. When summer hits, I can't wait to find reasons to be outside.


Here are my top 5 reasons why I love summer.


1. It is totally acceptable to use my jars as drink cups. For some reason, these just look appropriate in the summer. There is nothing better than a cup of lemonade from a jar with a straw. There is no need to make sure that all the jars are the same shape and size. In fact, I like it better when they're all different shapes and sizes. I save all my lids so I can fill and close each jar. Then I just stick them in my galvanized bucket filled with ice to keep them cool longer. You just can't do that with a glass!


image from http://yummyweddingfood.com 


2. Casual is the tone all season long. Summer is the best time to get together with friends and do nothing. I can spend the entire day from morning til the stars come out hanging around outside cooking, eating, drinking, and soaking up the good weather. There's no need to wear fancy clothes because I'll be in and out of my bathing suit all day. I don't need to worry about an over the top table settings, because easy and accessible is all that matters when you're soaking wet and starving.  


3. DIY frozen treats. Forget the ice cream man. My kids love to make their own pops more than buy his ice cream. It also gives us more options since my oldest daughter is allergic to milk. Making my own treats give us more freedom to make super yummy treats. And for after my kids are in bed, I love to sit outside and dig into some french vanilla ice cream mixed with anything I have lying around, especially grilled fruit. I can't wait to share our frozen treats with you all this summer. 

image from slashfood.com


4. Entertaining outside. My house not the largest around, but I absolutely love my backyard in the summer. My trees are in full bloom and give us the best privacy, I have a shaded hide away and the perfect sun basking patio. I can't wait for the warm weather to finally be able to have everyone over to BBQ and hang out. 


5. A tired mami always looks better with a tan. It's free in the summer, I have access to it even if I am running around with my girls or doing anything else!


Even if summer is not your favorite season, I hope you can find a few reasons to love the season while it's here!