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I love giveaways, so I’m very excited to have one of my own. I’m giving away a Live Your Best Life boxed candle set from zena moon! Zena moon candles were chosen by Oprah for her Live Your Best Life tour, and I can certainly understand why, they are beautiful candles and they smell delicious. I’m forcing myself to post this giveaway now or I might just decide to keep them.
In addition to the boxed set, the 2nd place winner will recieve a Follow Your Bliss candle, and the 3rd place winner will recieve a Self Nurture candle.
Here’s how to enter:
Leave a comment answering the question what is your favorite thing about summer. I will pick the winners using the random.org generator and will notify them via their email. One entry per person please. The giveaway will end at 10pm Pacific time on Tuesday July 1.
The giveaway has ended, thank you for all your entries. I will weed out duplicates then post the winners by Wednesday evening July 2.
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Celena Metzger on June 26th, 2008 9:48 pm
my favorite thing is the smell of freshly mowed grass!
Lynn Collins on June 26th, 2008 10:05 pm
My favorite thing about summer is watching the hummingbirds feed.
Jodi on June 26th, 2008 10:48 pm
I’d love to win this!
betty c. on June 26th, 2008 10:56 pm
My favorite thing about summer is summer clothes.
Anne on June 26th, 2008 11:10 pm
Longer daylight hours! and bbqs!!
Janet F on June 26th, 2008 11:24 pm
My favorite thing about summer is being able to go swimming and have fun with my family on the beach.
Rebecca Graham on June 26th, 2008 11:37 pm
My favorite thing about the summer is the heat. No coats to wear. No ice to scrape off the windshield of my car.
Shilo Beedy on June 26th, 2008 11:41 pm
I love going out for ice cream. I love the rain storms and finally no snow.
christopher h on June 27th, 2008 12:25 am
the weather
Victoria Ross on June 27th, 2008 12:30 am
My favorite thing about summer is when it ends.
Marilyn Wons on June 27th, 2008 12:58 am
My favorite thing about summer is the beautiful skies at night.
Nora Scott-Platt on June 27th, 2008 3:01 am
I love the ability to be outdoors and tend to my flowers and garden.
Carol on June 27th, 2008 3:24 am
I love not having to drive the kids to school!
Lorraine on June 27th, 2008 3:46 am
more daylight
Karen on June 27th, 2008 4:22 am
My favorite thing about summer is my garden and all the beautiful blooming plants and trees that are right out side my window.
Kathy Bruins on June 27th, 2008 4:51 am
My favorite thing about summer is ice cream…of course, that’s a favorite in Fall, Spring, and Winter, too.
Cyndi Loveless on June 27th, 2008 5:04 am
The sun in my face.
Shannon on June 27th, 2008 5:12 am
Sunbathing while reading at the beach is one of my favorite things about summer.
CRYSTLE TELLERDAY on June 27th, 2008 5:14 am
GOING HIKING
david basile on June 27th, 2008 5:38 am
the beach and longer days
Megan B. on June 27th, 2008 5:40 am
My favorite thing is being out in the sun, going swimming, and feeling so alive!
Margaret Smith on June 27th, 2008 5:45 am
Thank you for this giveaway. I just love candles!
My favorite thing about summer is being able to spend fun time with my kids while they are off from school.
Thanks and please enter me.
Steph on June 27th, 2008 5:59 am
My favorite things about summer are watching my kids playing in the backyard and my gardens.
Shannon Asbell on June 27th, 2008 6:03 am
The best thing about summer is sitting by the pool.
diane d on June 27th, 2008 6:09 am
Sandles. I love not having to wear socks!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Carrie on June 27th, 2008 6:18 am
I love listening to the cicadas.
Kathy Scott on June 27th, 2008 6:22 am
Camping - Great family time.
Helen MacDonald on June 27th, 2008 6:26 am
Going to a Rockies Baseball game and having a hotdog.
Janice Golden on June 27th, 2008 6:27 am
Bathing suits
Debra B on June 27th, 2008 6:28 am
I think my favorite thing about summer is we have so much more daylight and its sunny and I like seeing leaves on the trees and flowers everywhere and it smells alot better than winter does. Thanks for the contest, would love to win…
Linda on June 27th, 2008 6:37 am
No snow
Katherine Frazier on June 27th, 2008 6:37 am
4th of July!
charline s on June 27th, 2008 6:38 am
It’s warm the kids are out of school, It’s warm, being able to be outside in the sunshine, it’s warm oh yeah did I say it’s warm.
Cynthia C on June 27th, 2008 6:51 am
My favorite thing about summer is reading on my deck.
Susan C on June 27th, 2008 6:53 am
My favorite thing about summer is wearing summer dresses and sandals.
jody stephens on June 27th, 2008 7:01 am
kids out of school and lazy miller lite days!!!!!!!!!
Carrie on June 27th, 2008 7:10 am
NOT having to get up at 5AM to get kids on bus by 6:30!!!!
Stephen Saunders on June 27th, 2008 7:17 am
Just feeling the warm sunshine.
David Sevick on June 27th, 2008 7:22 am
Going to the beach and looking at the beautiful women.
Elaine on June 27th, 2008 7:39 am
Working in and enjoying my flower gardens.
sarah on June 27th, 2008 7:48 am
My favorite thing is the sun. I love being summer sun kissed!
Robin Little on June 27th, 2008 7:58 am
kids in the pool and a glass of my favorite chardonnay
Tonya Froemel on June 27th, 2008 8:07 am
going to car shows with the family
klm on June 27th, 2008 8:16 am
My favorite thing is the sun and warm weather
Vicky Boackle on June 27th, 2008 8:17 am
flowers
Patrice on June 27th, 2008 8:19 am
Getting fresh vegetables and fruits from my garden, and seeing all the beautiful blooming flowers.
Evelyn on June 27th, 2008 8:28 am
Not having to wear a huge coat!
Judith Hopkins on June 27th, 2008 8:29 am
I live in Florida so naturally it is going to the beach or riding the Wave Runner but I also love working in my yard.
Shannon Scott on June 27th, 2008 8:34 am
The beach!
Monique on June 27th, 2008 8:36 am
My favorite thing about summer is being able to walk to the park with the kids in the afternoon. Those walks are so special because the kids tell me about the things they see and we all discover new things every time.
MamaMay on June 27th, 2008 8:39 am
I love roses and roses bloom the best in June/July.
cathie m on June 27th, 2008 8:42 am
fresh tomatoes from my garden
Erica G on June 27th, 2008 8:43 am
My favorite thing about sumer is swimming outside!!
Barbara Fox on June 27th, 2008 8:47 am
Tomatoes and watermelon!
Karyn on June 27th, 2008 8:59 am
THE BEACH!!!
Bree on June 27th, 2008 9:00 am
My favorite thing about summer is all the fresh fruit and veggies! Yum!
sarah buki on June 27th, 2008 9:02 am
i love playing in my garden and growin lots of yummie stuff to eat!
hampunch on June 27th, 2008 9:05 am
My favorite thing about summer is catching fireflies with my kids - and going out for ice cream!
JenO on June 27th, 2008 9:16 am
Well I always have moms scold me for this. I’m a teacher, so I love no school! Now I have a newborn of my own so I’m sure when she gets to school I’ll feel the same way. Or maybe I’ll be thrilled to get to spend more time with her!
John on June 27th, 2008 9:21 am
Being able to get out on my lawnmower!!
Sonya Sparks on June 27th, 2008 9:25 am
My favorite thing about summer is the extra time with my little girl. We just don’t have a whole lot of extra time during the school year.
Linda Ellis on June 27th, 2008 9:30 am
My favorite thing is everything is so green and pretty.
janeh on June 27th, 2008 9:31 am
warm sunshine……….can’t ever get enough!
Julee Ellison on June 27th, 2008 9:33 am
Not having to wear so many clothes and being in the sun!!
Stacy on June 27th, 2008 9:34 am
Love taking my son on a walk to enjoy all the things outside.
Allie on June 27th, 2008 9:35 am
My favorite thing about summer is the longer and more relaxed days - neighbors outside, everyone seemed more laid back and friendly - it’s a whole new cheerful world!
Megan A. on June 27th, 2008 9:37 am
I love letting the kids play outside all morning and then coming in and taking a long nap with them in the heat of the afternoon.
Melanie R. on June 27th, 2008 9:39 am
I love growing pumpkins and sunflowers, and having the summer off from teaching!
Pam on June 27th, 2008 9:43 am
I enjoy having a nice big ice cream cone outside and try to eat it all before it melts.
Sharon Trimble on June 27th, 2008 9:45 am
The freedom from heavy winter clothes
Jennelle on June 27th, 2008 9:49 am
My favorite thing about summer is having kids out of school for a while!
Alice Hansen on June 27th, 2008 9:58 am
The heat - I grew up in Texas and I love the heat!
Jo on June 27th, 2008 10:00 am
My fave thing about summer is more time with my daughter since she’s home from school.
jceko77@yahoo.com
Morgan M. on June 27th, 2008 10:08 am
My fave thing about summer is the warm nights we have in CA (well sometimes) when I don’t have to worry about wearing a sweater or jacket (I am always cold).
Debra H. on June 27th, 2008 10:32 am
My favorite thing about summer is the 4th of July picnic and fireworks!
Ana on June 27th, 2008 10:37 am
swimming
Angel on June 27th, 2008 10:37 am
bbq and picnics
Maja on June 27th, 2008 10:37 am
travelling
Patti on June 27th, 2008 10:39 am
Going outside barefoot!!
Jennifer M. on June 27th, 2008 10:40 am
My favorite thing is our more relaxed schedule.
Fontana Clater on June 27th, 2008 10:45 am
My favorite thing about summer is traveling. We go to the beach several times to enjoy relaxation and the ocean.
Priscilla on June 27th, 2008 10:48 am
Summer to me is having my grnad children around, and watching them in their back yard pool, coming out the pool and seeing their little fingers so wrinkled and eyes red as they can be from being in there so long. Being able to take them to DQ or out to lunch and no rush to get home. Just enjoying them.
Hanna DeMaster on June 27th, 2008 10:50 am
Cool summer mornings and warm summer evenings sitting on the porch/patio.
Linda D. Rex on June 27th, 2008 10:50 am
My favorite thing about summer is not having to shovel SNOW!!!!
Spoodles on June 27th, 2008 10:56 am
My favorite thing about summer is long afternoons outdoors with my sons, followed by long evenings on the porch with my husband. Life is best lived outdoors.
bridget b on June 27th, 2008 10:58 am
My favorite thing is being able to wear fewer clothes and get out of the house faster.
Kayce C. on June 27th, 2008 11:00 am
I like to watch the birds in summer.
COLEEN THOMPSON on June 27th, 2008 11:11 am
the long daylight hours! Can do chores in daylight EARLY and LATE!!!
Reiza on June 27th, 2008 11:17 am
I love being able to go barefoot outside.
Kristie on June 27th, 2008 11:18 am
There are so many things to like about summer from more outdoor activities to do with family to working in the garden and on the yard. It’s a great season and it just makes me feel good!
Reiza on June 27th, 2008 11:20 am
Think Sport 25oz Stainless Steel Bottle in black. I’m dying to ditch our plastic water bottles.
Jennifer Barnett on June 27th, 2008 11:20 am
I love cooking out and having drinks on the deck with my family and friends.
Linda on June 27th, 2008 11:26 am
My favorite thing about summer in the South…..Air-conditioning!!!
Kristina J on June 27th, 2008 11:31 am
My favorite part of summer is teaching kids how to make homemade ice cream with a crank ice cream maker. YUMMY!!! Or would it be eating the ice cream….
What a great question!!!!
love your site
Renee on June 27th, 2008 11:33 am
My favorite thing about summer is the warmth! I HATE being cold. I’ll take hot and sweaty anyday.
Carol Brooks on June 27th, 2008 11:36 am
Since I live in the Houston area, I’ll have to say my favorite thing about summer is air conditioning.
Amanda on June 27th, 2008 11:40 am
The one thing I love about summer is July 4th- when everyone in the US get together to celebrate- without any discrimination against each other. It also gives us a chance to thank our military for all that they do!
Aubrey on June 27th, 2008 11:40 am
My favorite thing is definitely the sunshine! I love how happy it makes me and how warm I feel in it!
Denise on June 27th, 2008 11:43 am
An excuse to get ice cream!
Bonnie in FLA on June 27th, 2008 11:44 am
Sleeping on sheets that have been hung out in the sun to dry! That’s the smell of summer to me!
betty enlund on June 27th, 2008 11:48 am
the smell of summer. gardens, flowers, suntan lotion, the ocean breezes and sounds. the birds singing, smiling children. What a great way to enjoy my summer. Wish it was summer all year around.
Staci J. on June 27th, 2008 11:52 am
My favorite thing about summer is my garden. I just love all of the yummy and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Heidi on June 27th, 2008 11:58 am
My favorite thing about summer is summer! Minnesota is so cold most of the year that everything about summer is awesome!
Patricia Treskovich on June 27th, 2008 12:04 pm
the flowers everywhere
Beverley Justice on June 27th, 2008 12:06 pm
Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway. My favorite thing to do in the summer is to spend time with my grandchildren.
kelli on June 27th, 2008 12:09 pm
No More School! My kids are finally free - lol - thanks for the chance at such a great prize - kelwright@frontiernet.net
Kari on June 27th, 2008 12:10 pm
Finally being able to put away the turtlenecks! I have to wear those suckers about 7 months out of the year in the frigid north, it’s nice to finally have a break.
Linda Lansford on June 27th, 2008 12:24 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the beach
paige chandler on June 27th, 2008 12:37 pm
Grilling and Chilling!
Aletha D on June 27th, 2008 12:45 pm
Having a great vegtable, fruit and flower garden.
Jennifer H. on June 27th, 2008 12:49 pm
My favorite thing about Summer is outdoor activities (swimming, baseball, soccer, zoo, etc.) with my nephew. I’d love to win! Thanks for the chance.
Have a great weekend!
martha brotherton on June 27th, 2008 12:53 pm
I love summer because I can leave the windows open and hear the robins sing.
Kimberly on June 27th, 2008 1:37 pm
My favorite thing about the summer is the smell of fresh cut grass, BBQ’s, going to the beach, and tending to my mini-garden that I keep on my balcony. Although the fall is my favorite season the summer offers a lot more outside activities.
jffryclough on June 27th, 2008 1:43 pm
my favorite is lounging on lake winnepesaukee
susan snyder on June 27th, 2008 1:49 pm
watching the bird action! especially the family building and the hummingbirds!
Gina Stratos on June 27th, 2008 1:52 pm
My favorite thing about summer is all of the farmers markets, street fairs and outdoor events.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com
Patricia Babcock on June 27th, 2008 1:54 pm
air conditioning!
RobynLynn Wright on June 27th, 2008 2:05 pm
Summer is my least favorite season actually - but I do love air conditioning. It’s especially nice when you are outside in the heat and you walk into your house and it’s nice and cold and dark - very refreshing in the hot and humid summer months.
susan varney on June 27th, 2008 2:20 pm
the georgeous weather
mannequin on June 27th, 2008 2:31 pm
My favorite thing about summer is getting to spend more time with my son. Playing, reading, jumping, running…he’s just so much fun to be with! Not only do I love him, I like him.
Peggy Anderson on June 27th, 2008 2:41 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the wonderful flowers in bloom.
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland on June 27th, 2008 3:07 pm
We love going swimming. Great giveaway, thanks!
Tisha on June 27th, 2008 3:37 pm
My favorite thing about the summer is laying by the pool and staying cool. Thanks for the giveaway!
Susan Smith on June 27th, 2008 3:51 pm
I like not having to put on a coat when every I go outside
Sally Durr on June 27th, 2008 4:05 pm
My favorite thing about summer is that my grandchildren all come for a week for Kusin’s Kamp.
Jeanette Jackson on June 27th, 2008 4:16 pm
I like sitting back and watching nature take over…the squirrels, birds, butterflies doing their thing.
Lori Williams on June 27th, 2008 4:21 pm
definitely relaxing on the beach.
abbey on June 27th, 2008 4:24 pm
My favorite thing about summer is going to the mountains to go camping with my family.
Michelle T on June 27th, 2008 4:48 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the weather. So warm…
Ginny on June 27th, 2008 5:06 pm
I love sleeping in, my kids will sleep in as well so it is wonderful
DeeAnn on June 27th, 2008 5:12 pm
It’s gotta be fresh veggies from my garden, especially tomatoes!
Sharon C. on June 27th, 2008 5:45 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the way it’s almost always warm. I can’t stand the cold!
Thanks for the contest.
Tressie on June 27th, 2008 5:57 pm
I have a little flexability with my schedule so when summer comes and school lets out I get to sleep in a little longer and spend a little extra time in the morning with my son before leaving for work.
Diane Nava on June 27th, 2008 6:14 pm
Sitting outside every night.
Ashley on June 27th, 2008 6:26 pm
going swimming
alice t on June 27th, 2008 7:32 pm
My favorite thing about summer is watching the Lightening Bugs in my back yard. That’s when Summer has really arrived!
Jill Miller on June 27th, 2008 7:49 pm
fireflys
Marcia on June 27th, 2008 8:05 pm
Summer is short where I live so we try & squeeze a lot in! Love tent camping in the mountains & hiking to see all the beautiful wildflowers.
Ellen Lapaglia on June 27th, 2008 8:14 pm
The warmth!
Kirsten on June 27th, 2008 8:42 pm
Summer evenings
Dolores Olsen on June 27th, 2008 9:15 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the long slow evenings
Cynthya Petzen on June 27th, 2008 9:58 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables, especially the heirloom tomatoes from my garden.
Rhonda on June 27th, 2008 10:03 pm
cooking on the grill
toasters on June 27th, 2008 10:07 pm
Thanks.
Terra Heck on June 27th, 2008 10:56 pm
My favorite thing about summer is getting to spend quality time with the kids, with school being out. I love to take them to the park, library, and other local events.
Monique Rizzo on June 27th, 2008 11:48 pm
My favorite thing about Summer is the Fresh Fruit!
Ruth on June 28th, 2008 12:17 am
Thanks for the delightful giveaway! I htink my favorite thing about summer is sitting out on my proch, watching my dog Boo play on the lawn and nap in the shade of a tree.
TanjaT on June 28th, 2008 1:11 am
Beach and swimming!!
Thanks
Rachel Crisman on June 28th, 2008 1:40 am
Swimming,that is my favorite thing about summer.I want to win!! Thanks!
Belinda on June 28th, 2008 5:56 am
Garden fresh veggies.
David on June 28th, 2008 6:19 am
I like that the snow is gone.
Kasey on June 28th, 2008 7:02 am
Taking the boat out just a little offshore and making a day of it. Getting a little diving in and of course tying off floats behind the boat and just relaxing.
Dori on June 28th, 2008 7:39 am
Warm weather is a reminder to stop and smell the roses!
Betsy on June 28th, 2008 8:04 am
I love fire flies!
Ellie on June 28th, 2008 8:37 am
I love that there are so many thing to do!
~JEWEL~ on June 28th, 2008 9:32 am
I love all the fres fruit that is available in summertime !
Michele McHenry on June 28th, 2008 10:15 am
My favorite thing about summer is my back yard and sitting back out there, seeing all the fruits, vegtables and flowers of my labor from spring!
Also going to the park down the street and walking the trails, the waterfalls, etc. Nothing better then soaking in all the green and color from the flowers, not to mention soaking in some Vitamin D that I am so deficient in!
Marie Hince on June 28th, 2008 11:36 am
My favorite thing about summer is my back yard and the birds singing.
Tanya Bakenhester on June 28th, 2008 11:39 am
Playing golf in the early morning hours before it gets too hot here in Florida
Rebecca Peters on June 28th, 2008 11:42 am
The smell in the air after it rains..
Donna on June 28th, 2008 11:50 am
Not having to shovel snow is right up there! LOL
Betty A. on June 28th, 2008 12:17 pm
Camping in the Sierras!
Angela J on June 28th, 2008 12:49 pm
I love the long days and mild nights
Danica Bisner on June 28th, 2008 12:54 pm
Having pool parties at my house with the kids!
Sherry on June 28th, 2008 12:59 pm
Not having to put on a coat.
Peggy Miller on June 28th, 2008 1:10 pm
My favorite thing about summer is swimming, vacation, and having more time with my children.
Mary on June 28th, 2008 1:40 pm
I enjoy the summer weather and being able to be outside.
Lesia Hanks on June 28th, 2008 1:50 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the more relaxed atmosphere. Kids are out of school (mine are older but come home from college), everyone is enjoying family get-togethers, picnics, vacations, etc.
Steve Wilson on June 28th, 2008 1:51 pm
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach (The Outer Banks) with my lovely wife and kids!
BlondeBlogger on June 28th, 2008 2:35 pm
The glorious, beautiful sun and the long days! I come alive in the summer. It’s my favorite time of year. I’m a candle lover too and would be thrilled to win those gorgeous candles. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Catherine copeland on June 28th, 2008 3:00 pm
my favorite thing about summer is spending time at the beach
jan koontz on June 28th, 2008 3:18 pm
love that sun
hazel hunt on June 28th, 2008 3:21 pm
I’d love to win this
Marla Thomas on June 28th, 2008 5:28 pm
Summer is when the warm breeze gently hits me across the face, to let me know that the season has changed to summer.
Deb L on June 28th, 2008 5:32 pm
Well, Spring would be my favorite season. Summertime is great for grilling and lazy days on the hammock.
Cheryl Robinson on June 28th, 2008 5:47 pm
I would like to live my life in shorts and flip flops.
Cindy on June 28th, 2008 5:49 pm
I love to cook outside on the grill
Michelle on June 28th, 2008 6:17 pm
Sleeping at night with the windows open and a fan blowing.
Holly Houk on June 28th, 2008 7:18 pm
My favorite thing about summer is spending the day with my kids at the waterpark
Amanda Thomas on June 28th, 2008 7:32 pm
My favorite thing about summer spending time with my daughter as she plays in her kiddie pool.
nichelle on June 28th, 2008 7:43 pm
summer gives you more daylight hours to do more outdoor activities
Melissa on June 28th, 2008 7:59 pm
Love summer in Seattle, less clouds and rain!
Bonnie on June 28th, 2008 8:18 pm
Swimming in water so warm it’s like a bathtub!
Vicki Wurgler on June 28th, 2008 8:18 pm
swimming and growing flowers
misty on June 28th, 2008 8:24 pm
Swimmimg! Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Deborah Reed on June 28th, 2008 8:51 pm
Love to be able to spend the time with my grandkids in the sun and just relaxing at a picnic and sharing special moments together
Sherie Laframboise on June 28th, 2008 9:17 pm
Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite thing about summer is whitewater rafting!
Sue Eberhardt on June 28th, 2008 9:34 pm
Best thing about summer is the long, light, warm days and the freedom they bring.
Terri D on June 28th, 2008 9:37 pm
Going to the beach.
Susan M on June 28th, 2008 9:50 pm
My favorite thing about summer is. Picking the heirloom fruits and vegetables from my gardens for cooking, baking and canning.
Jessica A on June 28th, 2008 10:24 pm
my fav thing about summer is swimming
Kimberly on June 29th, 2008 3:40 am
My favorite thing about summer is camping with family and friends.
Helen Davis on June 29th, 2008 4:32 am
Fresh air gently blowing thru an open window.
Mary Folkers on June 29th, 2008 5:52 am
I like summer because it is great to let the Grandkids swing out side and play.
Lisa Gould on June 29th, 2008 6:25 am
Seeing the beautiful gardens grown by my hubby!
Kathy Weber on June 29th, 2008 6:48 am
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach with my kids.
Eloise Carlson on June 29th, 2008 8:12 am
My favorite thing about summer is the smell of cookouts in the air and the sailboats on the water! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Heather on June 29th, 2008 8:13 am
My favorite thing about summer is the long evenings, sitting on the porch swing with tea and a good book, or just watching the birds and critters in my front yard.
Lalycairn @ gmail.com
Mama Zen on June 29th, 2008 8:44 am
Long summer evenings!
lorene on June 29th, 2008 9:21 am
we are real beach people, we live for the summer
Pat on June 29th, 2008 9:39 am
I love the summer breeze blowing in the screen door and watching my cats looking out and being at peace with the world.
KIM GALLMAN on June 29th, 2008 9:42 am
MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT SUMMER THE RELAXATION TIME!!!!
Dale Louderback on June 29th, 2008 9:58 am
I love getting a nice tan
Belinda on June 29th, 2008 10:07 am
My favorite things are fireflies
and picnics. Thanks!
April Young on June 29th, 2008 10:34 am
Sleeping in til 7:00 instead of 6:00.
Debra on June 29th, 2008 10:37 am
I love watching the Birds.
Julie Lawrence on June 29th, 2008 10:42 am
fireflies
Dawn Geers on June 29th, 2008 10:58 am
going barefoot!
ben on June 29th, 2008 11:11 am
my favorite thing is the long days
Linda Pinto on June 29th, 2008 11:15 am
My favorite things are fresh corn on the cob and fresh strawberries, good weather and outdoor times with friends. The candles are beautiful.
Eileen Johnson on June 29th, 2008 11:57 am
warm weather and the birds singing!
Anthony Hedden on June 29th, 2008 12:05 pm
swimming
Geri on June 29th, 2008 12:25 pm
the quiet and peacefulness in the early morning hours and…..
my new favorite summer treat - frozen custard!
Rick on June 29th, 2008 12:27 pm
Grilling steaks and burgers!
Stacey on June 29th, 2008 12:34 pm
I love watching my toddler experience so many summer things for the first time…sand between her toes, the waves washing up on her legs, watering the flowers she planted in the yard, and napping on a blanket in the grass!
Sheila Korman on June 29th, 2008 1:08 pm
I love our nearly daily thunderstorms.
Kristin Walsh on June 29th, 2008 1:38 pm
My favorite thing about summer is all the time I get to spend with my daughter. One of the reasons I became a teacher was I wanted to be able to spend as much time with my children as I could. Then I couldn’t have any for so long. Now that I have her, summer is awesome. Where I used to get a part time job, now I get to do so much with my daughter. I am just as bad as the kids now, counting down the days til I have time with my child!
Mya Brooks on June 29th, 2008 2:06 pm
Living in the Pacific NW, we see LOTS of rain. Once summer comes, and the sun comes out, Oh, it’s sooooo heavenly!
J M LINTEMOOT on June 29th, 2008 2:26 pm
I loved the rain we had the other day. I pray that every state gets just the right amount of rain.
Dennis on June 29th, 2008 2:29 pm
my favorite part of summer is the excuse to have ice cream!
karis welty on June 29th, 2008 2:49 pm
My favorite thing about summer is backyard bbq’s!
Frances Carty on June 29th, 2008 2:53 pm
Eating fresh fruit like watermelon
kristi blackstone on June 29th, 2008 3:05 pm
Going to the beach!!!
Veggiemomof2 on June 29th, 2008 3:27 pm
My husband works swing shift, so we are thankful for the extra family time since the kids are out of school!
Jill Lucas on June 29th, 2008 4:17 pm
Definately the sunshine here in the NW, when I’m in Florida, the thunderstorms
JEANETTE BAIROS on June 29th, 2008 4:25 pm
My favorite thing of Summer this year is spending quality time with my husband who is ill, it is his favorite time of year and we can sit out with company and enjoy every minute
GladysMP on June 29th, 2008 4:51 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the increased interaction with friends and neighbors. We are all cooped up in the winter time and nobody seems to venture out much, but warm weather comes and again we are out and about and friendship and fellowship flourish. It is truly the best time of the year.
Jan Pullin on June 29th, 2008 5:15 pm
I love my yard and all my beautiful flowers in bloom.
Teresina Coleman on June 29th, 2008 5:27 pm
I love to lay in my hammock and listen to all the birds.
Kathy Conley on June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm
Vacation - I teach school and have all summer off!!!!
Shirley Peterson on June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm
The thing I like best about summer
is kids are out of school and get the opportunity to experience varied opportunities in life such as travel to new places and meeting new friends.
Betty Keller on June 29th, 2008 6:02 pm
I love the long daylight hours in summer & get sad when I think about them shortening each day until the 1st day of winter.
Gwen Germaine on June 29th, 2008 6:18 pm
I live in FL. I love when the snowbirds go back north.
DENISE on June 29th, 2008 6:21 pm
I love the sound of chirping birds.
Kristen Hendricks on June 29th, 2008 6:28 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the warm weather. I cherish it especially since it gets so cold where I live at times. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
Christine on June 29th, 2008 6:34 pm
I have several favorite things about summer, being outside more often, barbecuing, swimming, it staying light longer and having more of a day, the flowers and vacations! Thank you!
kristen cook on June 29th, 2008 6:34 pm
I love the smell of chlorine in the pool, weird I know, but that means summer to me.
Marci on June 29th, 2008 6:39 pm
Spending more time with my children and husband.
judy brittle on June 29th, 2008 6:41 pm
wearing my t-shirts instead of all that heavy clothing. plus my sandals.
Jessica Verdin on June 29th, 2008 6:42 pm
Swimming with my kids. Oh, and thundery, rainy days when we snuggle under a blanket and watch movies.
Striving\Tessa on June 29th, 2008 6:54 pm
My favorite thing about summer is water fights with my kids. It is great fun. Thanks for the chance.
Kathy Mullins on June 29th, 2008 7:14 pm
My favorite thing about summer is spending time with friends and family at the beach. I love summer destinations like Cape Cod, the East End of Long Island, the Vineyard, Nantucket and Block Island.
LisaW on June 29th, 2008 7:15 pm
My favorite thing about summer is not having to wear a coat every time I go outside.
marty on June 29th, 2008 7:22 pm
I love summer more than any season because the sun is shining so much longer, and so brighter……it’s harder to be “down in the dumps” when I’m surrounded by sunshine.
Sarah Z on June 29th, 2008 7:59 pm
Seeing hummingbirds and smelling honeysuckle!
Holly on June 29th, 2008 8:28 pm
No homework or sports for the kids!!
Susan Ledet on June 29th, 2008 8:35 pm
I love going to the beach! Summer has always been my favorite time of the year.
Nancy Forrester on June 29th, 2008 9:09 pm
No more shoveling friggen snow. Amen!!!!!!!!!
Barbara M on June 29th, 2008 9:22 pm
Gardening & the fresh veggies!
Michelle Rosborough on June 29th, 2008 9:25 pm
My favorite things about summer are family BBQ’s and wearing cute sandals !!!!!
Heidi on June 29th, 2008 10:02 pm
Yard Sales
Lois Shenton on June 29th, 2008 10:32 pm
The days are longer - light outside
after supper
Tanya Moyer on June 29th, 2008 11:09 pm
My favorite thing about summer is my kids being home from school and family vacations (we’re going camping in ID)! Great giveaway! Thanks for offering this!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
Lori on June 29th, 2008 11:40 pm
My Favortie thing about summer is doing outdoor art! Spatter paint on sheets and papers and having a great time getting dirty with the paints and kids.
Debra Pauley on June 30th, 2008 2:10 am
my favorite thing is the sun on my face.
Bethany on June 30th, 2008 2:18 am
Time for swimming!!! And college…
Jodi on June 30th, 2008 3:44 am
the beach
Marie Fink on June 30th, 2008 4:04 am
I don’t work during the summer when school’s out, so I LOVE to be home with the kids!
Shannon on June 30th, 2008 6:08 am
I love going camping in the summer and going fishing!
linda on June 30th, 2008 7:38 am
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach with the kids
Pamela on June 30th, 2008 7:39 am
I like the chance to spend more time with my family since the kid are home from school. Nothing more precious than that.
Kimberly Kaye on June 30th, 2008 7:55 am
Catching fireflies!
Susan on June 30th, 2008 8:43 am
I love the lack of structure and scheduling.
MARILOUISE K on June 30th, 2008 8:46 am
the heat I love the heat
galena penrod on June 30th, 2008 9:09 am
being able to leave the doors an windows open an not needing a coat
Karen Warner on June 30th, 2008 11:53 am
Staying at home with the kids! I have the summer off.
Suzanne Johnson on June 30th, 2008 11:54 am
Being able to sit outside in the evening, look at the stars and listen to the crickets chirping (and hope one doesn’t hop on me)!
laura on June 30th, 2008 12:47 pm
my favorite thing about summer is swimming and trips to the beach
Barbara McCrea on June 30th, 2008 12:55 pm
I love my garden and pond and the warmth, but not the mosquitos
Teresa N. on June 30th, 2008 1:41 pm
I love all the flowers that bloom in the summer!
Thank you for the great giveaway!
themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com
Heather on June 30th, 2008 2:38 pm
my favorite thing about summer is getting in the blow up kiddie pool with my 2 1/2 year old!
Julia on June 30th, 2008 2:49 pm
My favorite thing about summer is ice cold watermelon and a salt shaker.
Jeff West on June 30th, 2008 3:00 pm
Spending time outdoors with my brand new grandson.
Eva D on June 30th, 2008 3:24 pm
I love the heat. crazy as it sounds I love to feel the sun on my skin, out by the pool. enjoying my children, Heaven!
Linda F on June 30th, 2008 3:34 pm
My favorite thing about summer is not having to get up at 6:30 in the morning!
CAROLYN on June 30th, 2008 3:41 pm
I LOVE THE PLEASANT EVENINGS!
bob on June 30th, 2008 3:46 pm
Daylight throughout most of the day and evening. I love the light.
Jaime on June 30th, 2008 4:15 pm
My favorite thing about summer is going to the beach and swimming in the ocean!
Bobv on June 30th, 2008 4:34 pm
Just being outside a lot doing things.
jane yates on June 30th, 2008 4:53 pm
the green trees, flowers veg. garden.
Jean F on June 30th, 2008 5:32 pm
Thank you for holding such a great giveaway!I like the fact that I am not paying $400 a month for heating oil because its warm right now. But winter is coming…
philip halter on June 30th, 2008 5:41 pm
to go fishing and swimming
Teresa Hoyt on June 30th, 2008 5:51 pm
My favorite thing about summer are lazy afternoons, when we just kick back and enjoy the fresh air and sun!
Vikki C. on June 30th, 2008 6:16 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the smell when the honeysuckle vines in our yard bloom.
Steve Scott on June 30th, 2008 6:31 pm
I love camping.
Andrea Burke on June 30th, 2008 6:43 pm
Sitting at my pool with cold glass of homemade ice tea with lemon.
Tina on June 30th, 2008 6:48 pm
Flip flops!!
Adrienne on June 30th, 2008 7:14 pm
Watermelon season!!
Diana Corlett on June 30th, 2008 7:41 pm
My favorite thing about summer is green everywhere.
Todd Fields on June 30th, 2008 8:23 pm
My favorite thing is being able to sit by the pool and enjoy a cold drink.
L McLendon on June 30th, 2008 8:25 pm
My favorite thing about Summer is the sunlight. (Not the Sun as in tanning and not the heat) Just the sunlight!!
R Hicks on June 30th, 2008 8:32 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the great cookouts and swimming when it is blistering outside!
Zoey Smith on June 30th, 2008 8:35 pm
my favorite summer thing is swimming and eating home grown corn!
Roxy on June 30th, 2008 8:51 pm
My favorite thing about summer is the beer!
Nanette Olson on June 30th, 2008 8:55 pm
My favorite thing about summer is going on early morning walks.
Chrysa on June 30th, 2008 8:58 pm
I love bike riding in the summer.
Aimee on June 30th, 2008 9:34 pm
My favorite things about summer are the warm weather, being able to play outside in the grass with my little girls, a great family beach visit every year!
Heather Curtis on June 30th, 2008 9:47 pm
I’ll be honest and say that I’m not a huge fan of summer and am counting down the days for fall. I do love clear, summer nights where you can count every star in the sky!
Forgetfulone on June 30th, 2008 9:48 pm
The best thing about summer is that I am off with my children (I teach). We get to do things together.
Renee on June 30th, 2008 10:04 pm
I love listening to the crickets in the evening.
Jessica C on June 30th, 2008 10:32 pm
I can grow my own veggies in my garden.
Lisa G. on June 30th, 2008 10:32 pm
My favorite thing about summer is eating fresh strawberries straight from my garden.
kerri r on June 30th, 2008 10:42 pm
the warmth of the sun
Cori Westphal on June 30th, 2008 10:42 pm
The Grill. Yes, it’s capitalized in our house. I couldn’t live without it. Thanks for the great contest!
Samantha Pruitt on June 30th, 2008 10:45 pm
flip-flops!
Jill Myrick on June 30th, 2008 11:02 pm
My most favorite thing about summer is how everything turns green again. from the grass to the flowers to freshly mown grass. Everything looks so much brighter and more cheery that you just can’t be sad.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful contest.
I would LOVE to win !!
Tracy Iglesias on June 30th, 2008 11:29 pm
The Beach
Walking along the beach
Playing volleyball on the beach
Swimming in the Ocean
Sunrise Horseback Rides along the Beach
Lee on June 30th, 2008 11:43 pm
SWIMMING!
Melanie Miller on July 1st, 2008 12:37 am
laundry hanging on the line, pink lemonade, picnics, and carnivals
Jay French on July 1st, 2008 12:54 am
Spring merchandise clearance sales. And vacation.
Peggy Gorman on July 1st, 2008 12:55 am
Cookouts in the backyard with all my family and friends. We always have so much fun
Karrie on July 1st, 2008 12:57 am
I get to spend time with the kids
Ellen M. Lopes on July 1st, 2008 1:17 am
My favorite thing about summer is thunderstorms and the air afterward.
Susan Alles on July 1st, 2008 1:23 am
My favorite thing about summer is the way the air smells right before the sun comes up
Sylvia Porter on July 1st, 2008 2:43 am
the parties, of course~
jen gersch on July 1st, 2008 3:34 am
warm weather
D Johnson on July 1st, 2008 4:19 am
AM dew
laurie krolik on July 1st, 2008 4:19 am
Long hot warm days!!!
Donald Martin on July 1st, 2008 4:23 am
Going Camping!
Theresa Dell on July 1st, 2008 5:14 am
I love the beach. Can’t wait to go this year.
Julie Kenyon on July 1st, 2008 5:21 am
Swimming!
Marilyn Higgins on July 1st, 2008 5:58 am
cookouts
Brooke on July 1st, 2008 7:42 am
The fresh produce at the Farmers Markets!
Paula Harmon on July 1st, 2008 7:44 am
My favorite thing about summer is having the kids home (even though there is no time alone), I don’t feel right unless they are with me.
Jennifer Rippett on July 1st, 2008 7:45 am
I love how it gets darker later! Thanks!
Janice Wright on July 1st, 2008 8:23 am
I love the long days of summer. Here in Iowa the sun rises at around 5:30 a.m. & sets after 8:30 p.m. this time of year.
Tiffany G on July 1st, 2008 8:29 am
My kids are home!!
Catherine KingChuparkoff on July 1st, 2008 8:38 am
Playing with the kids while they are home from school…
Linda M on July 1st, 2008 8:48 am
The ice cream man is back!
Nedene Giudice on July 1st, 2008 8:53 am
Summer Evenings quenched by Ocean breezes!
Laurie on July 1st, 2008 9:02 am
Going canoeing and being barefoot all the time. Thanks
Veronica Garrett on July 1st, 2008 9:31 am
Sunshine
Heather C on July 1st, 2008 9:47 am
Sleeping in and enjoying road trips.
valerie mabrey on July 1st, 2008 10:04 am
Working wiht kids at the church
kathy pease on July 1st, 2008 10:10 am
gardening is my passion :)its better than sex
Rachel Fox on July 1st, 2008 10:52 am
Camping, boating, the smell of freshly cut grass…mmmmmmm
monica on July 1st, 2008 11:01 am
the feel of getting into a warm car thats been in the sun, the fisrt minute or so is great
william causey on July 1st, 2008 11:42 am
no snow
Deneen Gannuscio on July 1st, 2008 12:03 pm
My favorite thing about summer is: The Ice Cream Man! (Okay, so at 44 years old, I still love the Ice Cream Man)
rob on July 1st, 2008 12:28 pm
long days
charlotte richardson on July 1st, 2008 12:32 pm
I love all the outdoor festivals in the summer. Getting outside and meeting people is great. I’m a big sports fan I love baseball and soccer too.
Heather on July 1st, 2008 12:55 pm
hot humid weather. The more humid the better (I’m serious- I love the humidity)
A Casson on July 1st, 2008 1:07 pm
Being able to open all the Windows for Fresh air and not having to hear the Furnace going off and on!
Deb Stewart on July 1st, 2008 1:15 pm
My fav thing about summer - longer, warm and colorful evenings.
Joanna Smith on July 1st, 2008 1:42 pm
My favorite thing about summer is feeling the warmth of the sun on my body and running around outdoors on the grass with my kids with no shoes on!
Karen W. on July 1st, 2008 2:04 pm
I love sitting in the swing in the late afternoons, just listening to the sounds.
Kelly on July 1st, 2008 2:19 pm
Fishing
Renee Turner on July 1st, 2008 2:34 pm
snowballs
Laurie Barron on July 1st, 2008 3:18 pm
Less stress and more relaxation time!
Amber on July 1st, 2008 3:53 pm
I love fresh watermelon.
Jen on July 1st, 2008 4:35 pm
Grilling out!
Noreen on July 1st, 2008 4:38 pm
running barefoot on fresh cut grass
Maureen on July 1st, 2008 4:44 pm
Summer is my favorite season… Beaches, pools, vacations, hot days… are my favorite!! PICK ME PICK ME!!
Nancy Kuehl on July 1st, 2008 4:47 pm
I would have to say this obvious. My favorite thing about summer is it’s not cold!!!
Elizabeth Downing on July 1st, 2008 5:04 pm
My favorite thing about summer is that fall is the next season and cooler weather is on its way.
Nycole Klein on July 1st, 2008 5:40 pm
My favorite thing about summer is outdoor concerts.
sarah woods on July 1st, 2008 6:10 pm
My favorite thins about summer are the swimming in our pool and the fantastic outdoor cookouts with homemade ice cream. many thanks and Happy 4th to ALL!!!!!!
miranda on July 1st, 2008 6:19 pm
my favorite thing about summer is the beautiful sunsets and fourth of july parties
Ed Nemmers on July 1st, 2008 6:35 pm
Shorts and muscles!
Caroline Jayda on July 1st, 2008 6:51 pm
i ♥♥♥ summer because …
NO SKOOL!
-carolinejayda-
Connie on July 1st, 2008 7:09 pm
Hubby loves to grill so I don’t have to cook much during the Summer!
Storm on July 1st, 2008 7:10 pm
My favorite part about summer is that my garden is growing! (slowly lol) I have had pretty flowers so far and my tomatoes are finally starting to come around!
Lisa C on July 1st, 2008 7:14 pm
I love the hot weather, going to the beach, and having my children around all summer.
Kristi Price on July 1st, 2008 7:37 pm
My favorite thing about the summer is the beach..love it! Thank you for your giveaway!
Shaun on July 1st, 2008 7:41 pm
It’s a time when everyone can relax and take it easy.
Lucy Schwartz on July 1st, 2008 7:43 pm
Summer is warmth , sunshine and a feeling of freedom.
Elizabeth M. on July 1st, 2008 8:15 pm
I like the constant background chatter of children playing outside!
Donna Kozar on July 1st, 2008 8:21 pm
My favorite thing is swimming with my kids.
Jessica on July 1st, 2008 8:37 pm
my absolute favorite thing about summer is laying out on the beach with a good book.
sal williams on July 1st, 2008 8:41 pm
A balmy evening breeze, fireflies in the twilight, a soft guitar serenade; enjoying a lovely summer evening on the porch is my most favorite thing.
Mariann Hudson on July 1st, 2008 9:40 pm
My favorite thing about summer is being able to spend more time with my 5 children.
Thank you for the opportunity to win a prize! How exciting!!!
Caryn B on July 1st, 2008 9:41 pm
I love hot summer days and cooling off at the beach
Verna on July 1st, 2008 9:45 pm
My favorite thing about summer is being able to reconnect with the earth through the various means that summer provides like seeing the lovely colors, tasting the fresh fruits and veggies and listening to the sounds of summer like the birds, and the lovely smells of different flowers blooming.
Brandy on July 1st, 2008 9:59 pm
Just being able to sit outside in the warm sun reading a good book, and listening to nature
Amber Leslie on July 1st, 2008 10:01 pm
My favorite thing at this time is sitting outside letting the sun shine on my pregnant belly and feeling my little Hailey moving like crazy inside me. That’s the best feeling in the world.
Charlene Kuser on July 1st, 2008 10:05 pm
Being able to run barefoot through the
grass with the sun shining down on me
vanessa hunter on July 1st, 2008 10:08 pm
Being able to spend some stress free time with my kids!! No homework, no deadlines, no hassles!
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Amy L on July 3rd, 2008 8:06 pm
My favorite thing about summer is homegrown tomatoes! Also basil, zucchini, and locally-grown peaches…YUM!
sandy on July 28th, 2008 9:54 pm
the sun always brightens my day and makes me feel better
dana on July 29th, 2008 1:36 pm
This may sound funny - but I love the smell of fresh cut grass……reminds me of my childhood in the country!