5 Things that Make Summer Awesome!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tropical Smoothie Caf茅. All opinions are 100% mine.
My boys just finished their last day of school, all around the country classes are finishing up and students are counting down. Can you feel it.. summer is HERE! It’s time to bust out our flip flops and shorts and enjoy the fun and adventures of summer! There are lots聽reasons to celebrate that it’s summer, here聽are my top 5!
5聽Reasons聽Summer is the Best Season!
Vacations – 聽With kids out of school, families can head off on day trips, weekend getaways, or even long road trips. Every聽summer, we load up the kids and take a long road trip hitting as many states and fun things to see as we can. Our favorite trip took us through Yellowstone and Four Corners – to name a few stops.
Sleeping In – Not all of us get to indulge in a later morning routine, but if you can you know it’s one of the great things about summer! There’s no rushing kids to get up and ready in the morning or rushing kids to and fro around a school schedule.
Wearing聽flip flops – Yup, you heard it right. Wearing next to nothing on my feet is always a welcome treat. Boots are fun, too, but they just can’t compare to聽slipping on a pair of shoes, no laces or socks required.
Smoothies as a meal – Smoothies are great year round, but they are especially satisfying with the sun is shining and you’re busy on the go off to play all summer. Nothing like a cool drink that doubles as a meal!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has a huge variety of smoothies to pick from, and other menu items as well – like this Turkey, Bacon, Ranch sandwich half combo! What’s really awesome, though, is Tropical Smoothie Cafe is open 24 hours. No matter what your summer adventures bring, you’ll be able to pop by a Tropical Smoothie Cafe for a聽yummy, filling treat!
Summer camp –聽Who doesn’t love sending your kids off on an adventure, or taking a family camping trip during the summer to get away from the daily grind and just have a great time.
Camp Sunshine for Families in Need
For some kids, regular summer camp just isn’t an option. For those kids and their families, Camp Sunshine steps to support children with life-threatening illnesses such as cancer or other serious aliments that might keep them from attending something as fun as camp completely.
The non-profit organization accepts nominations (you can even nominate your own family) through the聽Share the Sunshine聽campaign with a聽simple聽survey聽to complete. Once the nomination is entered, the Camp Sunshine Official Application聽will be emailed for the family to complete to be considered for Camp Sunshine enrollment. The application can be returned by mail, fax, or email. If the family is a good fit based on established criteria, they may be selected based on availability to attend Camp Sunshine! Nominations are being accepted throughout May and June for consideration!
I love this charity organization and what they are trying to accomplish! As a mom of a Type 1 Diabetic, I can relate to those parents who feel at times like the world is crushing in on them and what a hurdle and challenge they face. My son’s disease is treatable, but for others it may not be – and what a difference Camp Sunshine can make in connecting those families and giving them that support, friendship, and resources while at camp, along with just a fun bonding camp experience they’ll treasure forever.
National Flip Flop Day – FREE Smoothie!
Want to give Tropical Smoothie Cafe a try?聽Join in on their annual holiday celebrations! Each year on the third Friday in June, Tropical Smoothie Cafe recognizes their customers and rallies behind a goal to reach $1 Million Dollars of fundraising for Camp Sunshine, their charity partner.
This year, everyone who heads into a local Tropical Smoothie Cafe between 2pm – 7pm wearing flip flops will receive a FREE 24-oz Jetty Punch Smoothie.
So, mark your calendars, grab your flip flops, and make sure you head into Tropical Smoothie Cafe on June 17th to score your free smoothie and to help out a wonderful cause that’s making a difference to families that really need it the most. If you can’t make it in for National Flip Flop day, you can聽Donate to Camp Sunshine聽today and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of families.
I love summer and for all of these reasons! I also love drinking smoothies year-round. 馃檪
I never thought about smoothies as a meal before. The thing I look forward to most in the summer is simply enjoying the sunshine.
I can’t wait until my kids can sleep in, and I don’t need to make them lunches in the morning. Flip flops and ripe vegetables from our garden make my summer great.
Flip flops, sleeping in and spending extra time with my family are high on my list of summer favorites. I also love the weather and the lack of snow.
Camp Sunshine sounds like an incredible organization! I really like what they are doing for kids who deserve a little fun in their summer. 馃檪
Yes, I agree with this! I love summer! Being able to wear flip flops is always great. I love sleeping in, but with my two daughters I don’t get to sleep in to much. Even a bit more sleep is still great though.
I love having the kids home from school. They are both in college now so i do not see them a lot while they are away at school.
My kids love being able to sleep in during the summer. I love not having to make lunches.
You nailed it! Those are some really awesome things about summer – especially wearing flip flops! 馃檪
I love flip flops too! Summer is for being lazy sometimes too which is awesome!
Smoothies seriously are one of the best parts of summer! In fact, I’m craving one right now…
I am super excited for summer…and I LOVE smoothies. I remember when I was pregnant… I craved them all the time.
I am right there with you flip flops for summer time it’s the best part of summertime. I know we are looking forward to our vacations we have planned for this summer.
I absolutely love Summer! It’s my favorite season. I wear flip flops all Summer long and a smoothie is a perfect Summer treat!
I agree with everything but the flip flops! Vacation and smoothies, here I come!
Smoothies are a summer staple around our house. We love them. Plus, a good pair of flip flops is a necessity!
Summer is my favorite time of year. We definitely consider it to be smoothie season and enjoy getting creative with them.
Flip flops. Flip flops > all. Once the warm weather hits, I bust out the flip flops. After that, everything else is gravy.
I am for the smoothie as a meal, looks like a delicious summer option to me!
Go summer! Flip flops and smoothies are the best things about the season. I <3 it!
June 17th, got it! Boy, you really hit the nail on the head with all of the things that make summer awesome! They’re all my favorites! 馃檪
I’ve definitely been living that smoothies as a meal point. I’ve probably made one almost every day this Summer (don’t worry, they’re healthy)!
Flip-flops and cold drinks that is the reason for summer I am pretty sure! I love summer it’s probably one of my favorite seasons.
These are really great things that make summer fun! A vacation is my favorite because we get away as a family and go to a different place and have fun!