Summer Bucket List
The Best of Summer: Everything to Do This Season
It’s summer and the time has come to do absolutely everything you’vewaited all year for. We’ve made our list and we’re squeezing out every sweet, special, sunny moment of the season. Here are our simple ideas for enjoying your summer days, no matter what your budget is. Use this print out to list your favorites and check them off as you go!
Eat a Drippy, Delicious Ice Cream Cone
Don’t worry about the mess—focus on the sprinkles. Ice cream in the summer isn’t just a treat—it’s a total mood. One rule: Do not worry about the mess.
Stain remover starting at $2.99
Paint Your Toes
Whether you’re wearing your favorite new sandals or going barefoot in the sand, a pop of color on your toes is the ultimate summery touch.
Sandals starting at $6.99
Nail polish starting at $1.99
Pedicure sets starting at $4.99
Watch the Water
Plant yourself at the nearest lake, ocean, or riverside and sit back to enjoy the meditative experience of just watching the flow. For added relaxation, bring that bestseller you’ve been meaning to read
Beach towels starting at $2.99
Enjoy a Starry Night
Put on your favorite sweatshirt and take a nighttime walk under the stars at your nearest beach or park. Count how many fireflies you see and spot constellations like the Big Dipper or Orion.
Hit the Beach
Summer isn’t complete without a day in the sand. Pack your cooler, some SPF, a towel, and a beach chair and get outside to enjoy the surf. Don’t forget to collect some seashells!
Beach totes starting at $9.99
Coolers starting at $3.99
Pick Fresh Flowers
Bring the outside in with fresh-picked wildflowers placed around your home. Add a bunch to your kitchen table, your bathroom and your nightstand for a burst of summer energy everywhere you look. Pro tip: If you’re out of vases, try a clear, tall drinking glass.
Glasses starting at $1.99
Vases starting at $6.99
Try a Drive-In
Once you’ve tried this old-school way of watching movies, you may never go back to an air-conditioned theater again. Drive-ins are popping up all over the USA, offering easy outdoor entertaining option for a cool Saturday night. Don’t forget to stock up on salty and sweet snacks from Gabe’s pantry section (starting at just $1!). Pro tip: Pack blankets and pillows for when the air turns chilly.
Blankets starting a $7.99
Snacks starting at $1
Eat Outside
Pack your picnic basket and get ready to do dinner al fresco! Pack a simple meal that travels well, like warm chicken legs, sliced watermelon, scoops of potato salad (or this super simple macaroni salad). Don’t forget drinks, utensils and a sheet to serve as your table!
Food storage starting at $1.99
Sheets + bedding starting at $7.99