101 best things about summer
You probably already broke out the shorts and the sunscreen weeks ago, but today marks the first official day of summer. In an effort to enjoy every little moment of these all-too-brief days of surf and sunshine, we've put together a laundry list of some of our very favorite summer delights. Add yours in the comments!
lemonade stands
whirring vintage fans
fireflies
wildflowers by the highway
s'mores
summer thunderstorms
the long, lingering daylight hours
fireworks
parades
linen
the return of Mad Men
watermelon
napping in a hammock
sunglasses as headbands
the smell of sunscreen on kids
farmer's markets at their most glorious
a chelada on a hot day
picnics
daytrips to the beach (and the reminder of it with sand everywhere)
iced tea out of mason jars
espadrilles
bocce
swimming
halter top strings dangling down your back
outdoor movies
long hikes in the cool, quiet woods
sandcastles
wavy, sexy beach hair
saltwater taffy
camping
drippy ice cream cones
yoga outside
easy entertaining on your porch or in your backyard
swimming out to a floating wooden platform in a lake
croquet with a pimm's cup
kids playing in sprinklers and open fire hydrants
sleep-away camp
horseshoes
a fresh pedicure tucked into fancy sandals
Lillet on the rocks with a slice of orange
so-golden-you'd-never-know fake tans
visiting national parks
outdoor concerts
sno-cones
canoeing
sheer, pretty make-up
vacation, staycation, or just giving yourself a quick relaxation break
iced coffee
the sounds of the ice cream truck
braids
eating outside
sleeping in tents (in the backyard or the wilderness)
crisp, cool cotton sheets, dresses, and shirts
the seasonal return of rosé wine
going to a baseball game
fresh basil and mint growing on your windowsill
sunny days = sunnier moods
blowing bubbles
getting lost in a juicy novel for an afternoon
water balloons
car wash fundraisers
rooftop parties
road trips (and kitschy roadside attractions)
corn dogs
frisbee
the ripest, most luscious tomatoes
collecting seashells
mini golf
state fairs (and food on sticks)
flea markets and antique fairs
staying inside when you've had too much sun, blasting the a/c, and watching movies
country church suppers
pretending to be Amelie on Bastille Day
driving with the top down
crickets
the sound of lawn mowers
open windows
kids in sunglasses
sand between your toes
sitting in the shade on a hot day
the sound of ocean waves
blackberries
a cool breeze on a hot day
flip flops
the smoky smell of people barbecuing
relaxed attitudes
surfing
spotting hot air balloons
skinny dipping
dogs with their heads out car windows, tongues wagging
bicycles built for two
snorkeling
neighborhood block parties
the weightlessness of floating with the sun on your face
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