Welcome to the dog days of summer, which means nothing but fun in the sun. Camping trips, lazy Sunday picnics, and weeknights at the grill are on tap for the next few months. We’re so excited for what’s ahead, that we’ve put together a collection of our summer must haves. So stock up and enjoy the best of what summer has to offer.
The WeberR QR 120 Portable Gas Grill: Part of Weber’s seven-model Weber Q portable and stationary cart gas and electric grill line. A higher lid with a new built-in thermometer gives tailgaters or balcony gas grillers a way to better control temperatures while cooking larger pieces of food than before. MSRP: $199. (Photo: C2012 Weber-Stephen Products LLC. Used with permission)
Taste of Home Best of Summer Recipes: What’s not to love about spending happy times around the grill and at the picnic table? This issue is a parade of classic and new summer foods, the kind of special moments are made of. Best of Summer Recipes is all you need to create the best summer meals and memories ever!
Tervis Fiesta Americana Tumbler Glasses: These festive tumblers feature some of Fiesta’s classic colors such as Scarlet, Cobalt, Peacock, Turquoise and White in bold summery designs. Perfect for those outdoor summer gatherings, these pretty glasses are sure to add a splash of Americana to your summer parties.
McCormick Grill Mates: Summer is all about grilling, and McCormick Grill Mates is the perfect solution for adding spice and flavor to your grilled meats and vegetables. From rubs to seasonings and marinades, McCormick provides delicious grilling inspiration.
Red, White & Blue Poke Cake: Summertime deserves a cake with as much pizzaz as the season itself. Make an explosive impression with this gorgeous poke cake twinkling with easy-to-make candy stars.
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Giveaway will remain open until Wednesday, July 11th. 2012 at 12 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen at random, notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.
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What does summer mean to you? How do you enjoy these warm months?
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Summer means camping & grilling out with the family.
Summer means thinking back on the great memories of spending time with my cousins, playing in the pool, picking corn from Grandpa’s garden. It is also making new memories with family dinners, Dad BBQ’ing steaks (because he does it best!), Hubby talking with the in-laws and everyone pitching in to clean up after an awesome meal.
Summer is time for trying new recipes to share with family & friends.
Summer means trying to stay cool in this Texas heat but getting to spend time outside with my daughters and husband.
Summer means grilling outdoors with friends, family, & neighbors.
Summer means wonderful long days outside! Playing with my family and friends. I love the sun and all the outdoor activities like camping, biking and swimming.
Summer is the time for a burnt grilled hot dog!!
Summer means being outdoors as much as possible, enjoying whatever the days have to offer.
Summer means lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Summer means spending time outdoors while relaxing with friends, family, and my dogs.
Summer means spending time with my grandchildren before they return to school. All of my grandchildren live far away from me in other states and I don’t get to see them very much. So, summertime when school is out is always a very special time for me to be able to spend with them. I’m especially excited about seeing my three grandsons who live in Phoenix, AZ. I have not seen them for two years. My husband and I have been stocking up on groceries because with three big boys in the house, we’ll be doing a lot of cooking. So excited!!
eating a lot of cherries
Summer…cool lemonade on a hot, humid day. Wet hugs from my boys as they run through the sprinklers. Watermelon slices that drip down my arm. And great BBQs with friends and family!
Summer is family get togethers and enjoying the weather as u bbq it up.
I like my weeks vac at gulfshores. Also tend my great grandsons while school is on summer break
Summer is family get togethers and enjoying the weather as you bbq it up.
Summer means spending time with our family and friends. Usually hanging out by the pool and grilling out some awesome food! Love family out door time!
Summer is grilling out and spending time with family and friends. Everyday is fun and the pace is slower.
Summer means longer days to spend with family and friends. We take advantage of this extra time by getting together more often to bbq, swim, and relax.
Summer means yummy bar-b-que, sweet watermelon, and the best memories with family and friends!
Summer is spending time outdoors and enjoying the beautiful weather. Summer is for grilling and sharing with our friends and family.
summer means longer days, grilling, friends and relaxing poolside.
It is the reward for the long cold and snowy winter
“Summertime and the livin is easy” My favorite rhyme from a song from long ago.
I love Summer because of the bounty of fresh produce (especially berries) and the leisure time I have to let my creative juices flow. I get to see my 4 grandkids more often and that is always a blessing.
We always have a “family picnic” in CA which brings over 100 of my relatives together. It’s so much fun.
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Nettie
Summer time in our family has changed over the years. Now that they kiddos are grown. It’s the smell of the grill and sitting on deck, talking about college, making wedding plans for my oldest. The sticky fingers from the watermelon. Summer time is family time outside! It’s so fun walking down memory lane with my grown children as we sit on the deck and enjoy summer time.
Summer means cooking as much as possible on the grill, which means dad is cooking and mom gets a break. It is the time of year to have family and friends over for cook-outs, homemade ice cream, and a lazy day of sharing as well as making memories. It is almost a time to step away from the world.
Summer means sharing meals and moments with the ones you love. No better way than to put your heart into your recipes and share them with family and friends. Why heat up your house when you can fire up the grill and spend time with friends while the food cooks itself!
Summer always represents something special to me because this is the season I was born in. My birthday is July 11th and, for me, Summer represents new life, hope, and happiness. There is no better season than Summer. Endless sunshine, waterparks, BBQ’s, picnics, summer love, vacations, flip-flops, short dresses, white sandy beaches, bonfires, roadtrips, friends and loved ones; Summer has it all. I could wax poetic all day about how great summer is and all the wonderful things you can do but I am pretty sure that space won’t permit so I leave you with a few quotes that completely sum up the beautiful spirit of Summer:
“One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.”
― Henry David Thoreau
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
― Henry James
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.”
― William Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Sonnets
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HAPPY SUMMER!
Summer means walking barefoot in the grass; the smell of chicken & burgers cooking on the grill; shucking corn outside; the sound of crickets chirping; the sun so warm on my skin; jumping into the pool; puffy, white clouds against a bright, blue sky… enjoying a slower pace of life for a few months!
Summer means family picnics. Summer means family camping trips. Summer means nightly BBQ Summer means beach fun. Summer means fishing. I love summer, my favorite season.
Endless sunshine, waterparks, BBQ’s, picnics, summer love, vacations, flip-flops, short dresses, white sandy beaches, bonfires, roadtrips, friends and loved ones; Summer has it all. I could wax poetic all day about how great summer is and all the wonderful things you can do but I am pretty sure that space won’t permit so I leave you with a few quotes that completely sum up the beautiful spirit of Summer:
“One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.”
― Henry David Thoreau
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
― Henry James
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.”
― William Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Summer what a relief schools out!!! The kids
Stay up late play outside. Also sitting outside
At night… Love it..
Summer means spending warm weekend evenings with family, friends and food!
I love to spend my summer cooking for my extended family and friends. Especially some good cool desserts. Relax and enjoy some games.
Summer means camping and swimming, fresh garden produce, & family reunions.
Summer means cookouts with family and friends sharing good food, drinks and great times..
Summer is laid back & easy. Lots of cookouts & picnics.
I love the hot days of summer and listening to the frogs and crickets on warm summer nights. I love watching the fireflies in the field across the road and sitting around campfires with family and friends. Summer is endless BBQs, fresh veggies from the garden and trips to the lake.
Summer is sun, garden, flowers and BBQ
Grilling out, hanging out with friends, camping and going to the beach–all great ways to celebrate summer.
Summer means spending time with my family and friends! We spend a lot of time enjoying the great outdoors, camping and playing ball. Have a great summer:)
Summer is a time to enjoy what I like doing and doing it with people I enjoy and miss being with during the school year. I work at school. These warm months I also have a garden that is thriving right now by the way! I planted seeds for tomatoes and peppers inside in a starter kit for the first time and kept 100 plants and gave many away.
Summer means time for family & friends and lots of beach time and goodies from the garden!!
Summer is when things fall in place, friends, family, food and fellowhip. Everything is at a slower speed. You can enjoy what is around you flowers, hummingbirds, birds and children playing in the yard. The sound of your neighbor mowing the lawn, the children screaming with laughter all are the sounds of summer. The slight squeak of the chain holding the swing on the porch.
What summer means to me:
Summer means spending time and having fun with family and friends. Great cook outs with everyone piling around the table out on the deck and laughing and having a good time while the sun sets. Making summer splashes in the pool. Spending time outdoors planting all the summer flowers and vegatables and watching them bloom and sitting on the front porch to enjoy from your hard work. Planning summer vacations to new places to explore that you’ve never been to. We have a state passport book to visit all the places in your state so, you do get to see different little hideaways and beautiful scenery that you didn’t know existed, which is always fun. That’s what summer means to me.
summer means ball games , fishing , biking , and wonderful outdoor dining with friends and family
Summertime in Alaska means long long days of light to enjoy fishing, camping, hiking or just sitting around the campfire Lots of visiting friends and family to enjoy…and grilling fresh salmon for dinner!!
Summer means to me………..Peep Roasting with friends!
Summer means time with family and grilling
Summer in Arizona means late-night cookouts and backyard movies.
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