 When my children were little, summer always seemed to stretch out before us like a wide, welcoming field—sunlit, endless and full of possibility.
To make the most of it, we created a simple tradition: a Summer Bucket List. We’d gather around the kitchen table with a pile of colorful sticky notes and dream together. Each of us would write down ideas—big dreams, little joys, silly outings—and we’d stick them all to a bulletin board. That board became our treasure map. On slow days, we’d stand in front of it, close our eyes, point to a note... and off we would go. Some days were grand: a trip to the zoo, an afternoon at the splash pad, a night under the stars with sparklers in hand. Other days were sweetly simple: baking cookies, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, building a fort out of sofa cushions. It was never about doing everything. It was about having inspiration at our fingertips—and permission to enjoy both fun days and slow days. Here’s how you can create your own Summer Bucket List: 1. Gather Your People. Kids, spouse, friends or just yourself. Anyone who wants a voice in the adventure. 2. Dream Freely. No idea is too big or too small.
3. Write It Down. Sticky notes, scraps of paper, an old chalkboard—it doesn’t have to be fancy. The magic is in capturing the ideas. 4. Build a Display. We loved using a bulletin board, but you could also fill a jar, a journal or string notes along a wall with clothespins. 5. Choose As You Go. Some days you’ll crave adventure. Some days you’ll crave rest. Let the list be an invitation, not a to-do list. Fun Days + Slow Days = A Balanced Summer Not every day needs fireworks and road trips. Some of the sweetest summer memories are made in the slow, unscheduled hours. Give yourself—and your family--permission to rest, permission to play, permission to savor. A nap in the hammock. Drippy popsicles on the front porch. Board games while the thunder rolls outside. Evening walks where you spot fireflies. This summer, may your bucket list be more about joy than busyness. More about connection than checking off boxes. More about being than doing. Because these are the days that will linger in your hearts long after the sticky notes have fluttered to the floor. ☀️🌸🌿 This summer, may your bucket list be more about joy than busyness. More about connection than checking off boxes. More about being than doing. And if you find yourself longing for more balance—not just in summer, but in the rhythm of your whole life—I’d love to walk alongside you. As a Life Coach, I help women create lives filled with purpose, presence and peace. If that sounds like something your heart is craving, you’re warmly invited to reach out. Because your life deserves to feel as beautiful as a slow summer day. 💛 Book a Discovery Call HERE!
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