Our Summer Bucket List(s) 2021

This week I am linking up with Shay and Erica for a fun edition of Let's Look.. This month we're looking at our summer bucket list!  I make a bucket list each season so that we can try and make the most of each season but summer is one of my favorite seasons.  Living on the lake makes it easy to enjoy lots of summer fun without having to go very far. 



Activities and memories:

1.  Go to the beach!



2. Visit my sister in North Carolina

3. Go kayaking



4. Celebrate 4th of July with the family

5. Take a day trip or overnight trip to celebrate my birthday (preferably to Maine or the Cape)



6. Get together with our friends and family and enjoy some mini parties/ cookouts

7. Watch some fireworks somewhere 



8.  Pick strawberries and blueberries

9. Play cornhole



10. Go four wheeling 

11. Go hiking



12. Make s'mores and sit by the fire

13. Float in the pool or lake



14.  Try paddle boarding

15. Enjoy a shopping/lunch date with my mom



Recipes/ food we want to try and/or make:

1. Cheese Danish

2. Make some yummy homemade ice cream



3. Make homemade clam chowder like they used to serve at Rocky Point

4. Peach berry fruit salad

5.  Make strawberry shortcake, scones, or trifle



6. Try making scallops

7. Grilled romaine lettuce 

8. Make our own yogurt pops



9. Frozen Oreo Dessert

10. Try a new pasta or potato salad recipe

Linking up with: Spread the Kindness, 
















Comments

  1. HollyJune 8, 2021 at 5:10 AM

    Sounds like a fun and yummy summer is on tap!

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  2. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 8, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    You will have a great summer!

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  3. Tamar SBJune 8, 2021 at 9:17 AM

    Such a fun summer for you all ahead!

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    1. Joanne June 8, 2021 at 3:33 PM

      Just one week left until summer vacation officially starts.

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  4. the 4 M'sJune 8, 2021 at 9:46 AM

    This is an awesome list! I need to make some popsicles with the boys!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne June 8, 2021 at 3:33 PM

      We love experimenting with different flavors. It's a lot of fun.

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  5. Kari June 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    It sounds like you have a fun summer planned!

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  6. NatashaJune 8, 2021 at 12:17 PM

    I'd be happy with this summer!!!

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    1. Joanne June 8, 2021 at 3:34 PM

      Hopefully you can get out and about more this summer.

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  7. TorontoSAMJune 8, 2021 at 3:32 PM

    If you've never made scallops before, they can be overcooked quickly, so watch them. We make them in the frying pan in butter, or under the broiler. They are my favourite but my husband is allergic so I don't get them often. Enjoy all those yummy foods!

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  8. Kim CarberryJune 8, 2021 at 4:18 PM

    You have some fantastic plans. I am looking forward to the summer. Covid restrictions have been eased here so hopefully we can have some days out. x

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    1. Joanne June 8, 2021 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks! I am really looking forward to summer too.

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  9. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 8, 2021 at 7:48 PM

    Oh my word! Looks like you're off to a great Summer of fun and delicious food too, my friend !
    Your plans sound awesome.
    Enjoy everyday.
    Fabby

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  10. handmade by amaliaJune 9, 2021 at 2:46 AM

    A great list. Summer takes you back to that wonderful childhood feeling that everything is possible.
    Amalia
    xo

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  11. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogJune 9, 2021 at 7:32 AM

    You are going to have a wonderful summer! I cannot wait to get out my kayaks and paddleboard!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  12. All About That Mommy LifeJune 9, 2021 at 4:13 PM

    Oohh I need to add homemade ice cream to our list!!

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  13. Tea With JenniferJune 9, 2021 at 9:52 PM

    I love that idea of a seasonal bucket list! What a great idea Joanne!

    You're most welcome to join me in a cuppa at Tea With Jennifer :-D
    Jennifer

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    1. Joanne June 10, 2021 at 6:29 AM

      It helps us focus on the fun of each season.

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  14. DawnJune 10, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Great List!
    Blessings, Dawn

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  15. Claire JustineJune 10, 2021 at 9:07 AM

    Some great ideas here. I love summer :) Great list. Thanks so much for linking up to The Wednesday Link Up. I hope you can join us again tomorrow :) #TheWednesdayLinkUp

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  16. LyshaJune 11, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    What a great list! I would love to go to Maine one day.

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    1. Joanne June 11, 2021 at 5:18 PM

      I just love anywhere along the shoreline... I'd probably like the rest of it too but I've only ever been to the shore.

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  17. Shelbee on the EdgeJune 13, 2021 at 5:12 AM

    Lots of fun things on your summer bucket list, Joanne. I have been wanting to make popsicles with my kids for so long and I keep forgetting to buy the molds. I need to get on that. Thanks for sharing and linking with me.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne June 14, 2021 at 5:39 AM

      I hope you get to make some this summer... worse case you can use Dixie cups and popsicle sticks too then when they are frozen you can peel the disposable cups away.

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  18. Shooting Stars MagJune 22, 2021 at 9:29 AM

    Fun list! I REALLY need to use my ice cream maker. I've had it for years and never gotten it out to use - hopefully it won't be too tough. I'd love to try homemade ice cream. I'm definitely planning on doing a lot of pool visits this summer.

    Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  19. Christie HawkesJune 23, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    How delightful! It sounds like you've got a great summer ahead of you. Enjoy every minute.

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    1. Joanne June 23, 2021 at 3:08 PM

      Thank you! I sure am trying to enjoy every moment.

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  20. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJune 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM

    Wow wee, great comprehensive list. And I love that you do a foodie bucket list, too!! If you have success with scallops, please share! I tried to fix them once with no luck. But love them dearly.

    Hope you and the hubs will enjoy a wonderful, romantic getaway. We would like to do something just the two of us, also. Have the family beach vacation the end of July. But we need some down time together, just the two of us, before summer's end.

    Thank you for linking up with me. Will enjoy following your progress.

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    1. Joanne June 24, 2021 at 6:50 PM

      We're spending more one on one time together now that the boys are getting older. It's been wonderful!

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  21. KirstinJune 25, 2021 at 9:54 AM

    I love your list Joanne. A few similar ones on my list.

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  22. Denyse Whelan.June 30, 2021 at 6:27 AM

    You are right in the midst of summer I know and I hope the hot weather we are seeing in North America has been contained. The heat is very hard. We have some summer like that in Australia. Your post was full of joy, fun and family life. Loved it.

    Thank you for sharing your post for #LifeThisWeek at Denyse Whelan Blogs. It's been great to see you here and thanks so much for your contribution to the community of bloggers who link up from Mondays to Wednesdays (Australian Eastern Time). Next Monday the optional prompt is Taking Stock. And we are past half way for my 2021 Blogging Year! Denyse.

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    1. Joanne June 30, 2021 at 8:22 AM

      It has been very hot and very humid this week... but it is supposed to break and actually be quite chilly by this weekend. I'd prefer somewhere in the middle of those two extremes but we'll just keep on enjoying each day as it comes the best that we can.

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