How is it that summer flies by SO FAST? I feel like we look down at the calendar and BAM, it’s almost over!
Today, we want to share with you some inspiration to enjoy the rest of summer! AND to help you make the most of summer, we have a TARGET giveaway for you below!
To me the epitome of summer is fresh fruits, iced drinks, and spending time with family. The days are long and hot, so I love the early mornings and evenings outside. I thought it would be fun to ask my sponsors from last month to see what they are loving this month, and give you some inspiration to enjoy the rest of your summer! Ps – that is totally me building sand castles at the beach a few years ago. Still one of my favorite things to do 🙂
Meet Last month’s sponsors! Shanley from Just Betty Blog and Katie from A Worker at Home!
1. What is your favorite thing to do in July?
Katie: My favorite thing to do in July is be outside– 4th of July is my 2nd favorite holiday (after Christmas! :)) so having a party or going to a party for that is always so fun! Besides that, I love being at the beach, grilling, hiking, etc.
Shanley: When summer rolls around we love to cook out. The grill gets a good cleaning and every weekend is usually spent outside. July starts to get pretty warm so it’s always nice to be around water. Some of the best July memories are from floating the river or hanging out at the lake with good friends and food.
2. Favorite ways to stay active in the summer?
Katie: My favorite ways to stay active during the summer are running outside early in the morning or when the sun’s going down and the temperature is perfect! I also love being at the beach or hiking up a mountain. With a little bit more free time while my husband is here I’ll get to try out a CardioBarre class soon with my sister! I’m so excited.
Shanley: So I recently went paddle boarding when I was back in Arizona and I’m in love!!! It’s such a great workout and you get to be on the water. I also love going to CrossFit during the summer time. There’s something about dripping in sweat at the end of a workout that makes you feel like you really did something.
3. What is your favorite drink from Starbucks?
Katie: My go-to Starbucks drink is a vanilla latte or a flat white with vanilla. Pretty boring, maybe, but SO delicious.
Shanley: Well, I’m going to shock a lot of people but I’m not the biggest Starbucks person! Shocking, I know right!!! I love just a good cup of black coffee. But if I had to choose a drink from there, it would be an iced coffee with coconut milk.
4. Beach or Lake person?
Katie: Beach ALL the way. Bring on the sand between my toes the gorgeous ocean and foggy mornings turning into sunshine, and I’m one happy girl!
Shanley: Oh goodness, that’s hard. One of our most favorite vacations ever was in Jamaica. It was incredible, I love the beach!!!!! The lake is beautiful as well, and we have more access to lakes than beaches right now. But if asked where my dream place to live would be, it would be on the beach for sure.
5. Favorite summer fruit?
Katie: Cantaloupe has been my favorite fruit ever since I can remember! I’m not sure if it counts as a summer fruit, but we’re spoiled here in California with delicious fruit all year long, practically.
Shanley: During the summer we eat a lot of fruit, especially watermelon for hydration. I’d have to say my favorite fruit for the summer hands down is Kiwi! There’s just something about that little fruit that makes me happy.
Learn more about Katie with these posts: Things Military Wives Want You to Know, Why Series: It’s Ok to Have a “Pretty” Instagram, and We’ve Got This Parenting Thing Down
Learn more about Shanley with these posts: Not Tonight, Fab and Fit with a Twist, and Eating For Your Hormones
And to help you enjoy the rest of your summer, below is a $30 target gift card giveaway!!
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BONUS: Katie is also giving a way an ad space! If you are a blogger, comment below what you plan on doing the rest of the summer! And don’t forget to PIN the image 🙂
Have a great rest of the season!
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I love fresh cantaloupe in the summer months! 🙂
It is so delicious this time of year!!!
Such a fun giveaway! Cooking out, time at the beach/lake, and just being outdoors with the longer days all make me love summer the most. You’ll never catch me wishing away summer for fall <3
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I love the longer days too! I just wish it wasn’t soo hot in Texas right now, but I still love all the fun summer activities!
Great to read about Shanley’s and Katie’s fun-in-the-summer activities! I can’t believe we’re at the end of July already… about 8 more weeks until the calendar says fall.
I can’t believe it either! Time flew by SO fast!! I love hearing about everyone’s summer activities 🙂
The summer has definitely went by way too fast. So fun reading about all the summer favorites from your sponsors, and a great giveaway…love Target!
It has gone by way too fast! Target is the best!!
Always interesting to read answers from other bloggers. One reason I enjoy my Connect With posts. You get to be a bit more personal with them. I agree, summer is flying by and still with the month of August upon us, so much more to do. I am thankful for your blog and passion for it Alexis. I always enjoy reading what you post. Thanks for participating in Thankful Heart today.
Thanks so much Michelle! I am trying to be grateful and thankful for each moment of this summer since it goes by SO fast!! Thanks for your link up each week. Have a great day!
Awesome! 😀 This summer has definitely FLOWN by! I’m excited for the Fall and new school adventures with the kiddo though!
It really has! I must say I’m so excited for fall and all the fun festivities that come with it!
I cannot believe that summer is almost over! We don’t have a whole lot of plans left for the summer except my best friend’s bachelorette party and wedding in August! Have a wonderful rest of summer!
That sounds like fun! I can’t believe it either, time flew by so fast!
This would be such a blessing. Thank you for the chance 🙂
Thanks Sue, we will be choosing a winner today. Good luck!