To me, summer’s like having a new crush. Although you’ve experienced it before, there’s something about this one that feels extra fun and exciting.
I love the mystery and anticipation. Also, the heat. 😉
But my favorite part about summer is that there’s not a single adventure that can definite it. And it’s not limited to a specific group of people, like those with a fancy boat or beach house.
It’s the simple pleasures woven in throughout the season that make summer magical and memorable. And when you’re intentional about noticing them and appreciating them, you’re able to make the most of them.
That said, here are 75 simple pleasures for you to seek and enjoy this year – simple summer bucket list, if you will. I hope they help you to create the best summer yet!
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- Laying in the sunshine
- Walking around barefoot
- Making s’mores (click here for 25+ s’mores recipes)
- Spending more time with family
- Days on the water
- Going to the farmer’s market
- Working in the yard
- Longer days
- Barbecues
- Outdoor string lights
- Fireflies
- Driving in the car with the windows down
- Hiking
- Corn on the cob
- Summer dresses
- Road trips
- Making popsicles (click here for 2 easy, healthy popsicle recipes)
- Fireworks
- Ice cream nights
- Stargazing
- Baseball
- Making iced tea
- Hammocks
- Sunglasses
- Sunrises…
- and sunsets!
- Fresh summer salads
- Late night conversations
- Capturing memories on your iPhone (if you want to take better iPhone photos, click here)
- Showering after a long day outside
- Lobster rolls
- Summer Fridays
- Open toed shoes
- Thunderstorms
- Freckles
- Summer citrus
- Bonfires
- Al fresco dining
- Festivals
- Country music
- Journaling (click here for my journaling tips)
- Grilling
- Anything on a skewer
- Drive-in movies
- Fishing
- Outdoor concerts
- Summer breezes
- The smell of sunscreen
- Less layers
- Picnics
- Bathing suits
- DIY crafts (like this customized Yeti or this wreath)
- Painted toenails
- Outdoor showers
- The feeling when you drink cold water
- Wildflowers
- Bucket lists
- Traces of sand everywhere you go
- Natural light
- Going out on a boat
- Strawberry shortcake
- Night swimming
- Morning runs before the temperature rises
- Reading books for personal development (here are some personal recommendations)
- Floating in the river
- Lemonade
- Vacations
- Cloudless blue skies
- The sound of kids playing outside
- Tan lines
- Sitting on a front porch (click here for simple front porch decor ideas from my interior designer pal)
- Water parks
- Freshly cut grass
- Opening the windows at home
- The feeling of knowing it’s summer
What are your favorite simple pleasures of summer? Share your thoughts and ideas in the comments below so others can add to their summer bucket lists.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading. Come back soon!
