Matthew Mead’s SUMMER EDITION!
Just in time for Mother’s Day..the book-azine is being printed NOW and will be mailed out in May! You can reserve your copy here. I am so excited because I have my own little contribution in this issue. (okay its just a blurb/quote but hey its Matthew Mead, I am excited!)
More than that, I can’t wait to see Linda’s paper party..are those ice cream spoons i spot?? adorable! AND Tricia Foley’s home and more in this issue!
If you would like to win a free copy please leave a comment about YOUR favorite thing about summer, the drawing will be next friday!..and be sure and visit the Matthew Mead site as well for more info! I love all of the behind the scenes scoop and sneakpeaks! Thank you Team Mead for spreading summer fun and joy!
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Comment by Heather — April 14, 2011 @ 10:15 am
No doubt about it, mojitos on the deck following a swim with the family!
Comment by Jennifer — April 14, 2011 @ 10:53 am
My favorite thing about summer are kids running through sprinklers and the ice cream man!
Comment by Wendy — April 14, 2011 @ 10:56 am
Thanks for sharing, Holly! Looking forward to it!
My favorite thing about summer is the 4th of July party we have at our house – lots of friends/family from near and far, delicious food, fireworks, and games.
Comment by Carrie — April 14, 2011 @ 11:02 am
I love all things SUMMER ~ but my favorite is the July 3rd fireworks display at the country club where I live. Families lay out blankets and picnics, people share wine with friends passing by and it feels like everyone in town is in the same place, watching the same sky and feeling happy.
Comment by northern cottage — April 14, 2011 @ 11:10 am
Summmer is ABSOLUTELY my favorite season. I adore running barefoot through sweet fresh mowed grass with sunshine warming me up! Sipping iced tea on the porch after a long day & even pulling weeds!
Comment by KRISTEN — April 14, 2011 @ 11:17 am
I love the warm weather that summer brings!
Comment by Holly Edwards — April 14, 2011 @ 11:18 am
I love so much about summer. I can’t wait for summer get-togethers with friends!
Comment by Elle — April 14, 2011 @ 11:25 am
MY favorite thing about summer is chilling with my 5 boys! No school, homework, or deadlines. Love it!
Comment by LLH Designs — April 14, 2011 @ 11:35 am
My favorite thing about summer is having no schedule…FREEDOM!!! Can’t wait!
xo,
Linsey
Comment by Kristen — April 14, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
I am looking forward to it! And I love getting to spend lots of time with family over the summer…lots of days with nothing I have to do except enjoy them.
Comment by Jessica — April 14, 2011 @ 12:21 pm
My favorite thing is having a bonfire
Comment by Susan — April 14, 2011 @ 12:36 pm
Homemade ice cream and swimming!
Comment by Karen — April 14, 2011 @ 12:49 pm
My favorite thing about summer is visiting my sister & her family in Minnesota. The car ride is LONG though ( 3 days) and some extra reading material would be SO nice!
Comment by Kara — April 14, 2011 @ 12:58 pm
Both of my littles have June birthdays so I love planning a big outdoor party.
Comment by Melissa — April 14, 2011 @ 1:22 pm
I really enjoy summer quite a bit. The extra daylight in the evening, trips to the ice cream stand, fireworks, grilling all season long, the lake and enjoying all the beauty of the season.
Comment by Melissa — April 14, 2011 @ 1:23 pm
Can you say ICE CREAM!!
Comment by Heidi German — April 14, 2011 @ 1:25 pm
I just want it to be WARM! LOL (I’m so sick of Spring…it was snowing this morning!)
Comment by Emily — April 14, 2011 @ 1:31 pm
My favorite thing about summer is taking my kids swimming, alot!
Comment by beachcottagemama — April 14, 2011 @ 1:55 pm
Hands down, enjoying the sun with my kids on lazy afternoons. …and the beach, of course!
Comment by Janell Beals — April 14, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
My favorite thing about summer is I can briefly retire my knee length puffer coat to soak up all the warmth available! Congrats on your contribution to this publication, can’t wait to see! Janell
Comment by Kathleen — April 14, 2011 @ 2:08 pm
Thanks Holly, It all sounds great! My favorite thing or should I say things about summer is sitting on the curb in front of the house eating watermelon with my kids, all of us letting the juice run down into the street. I also love reading a great a book on a summer afternoon. Love it!!! xoxo
Comment by melaine thompson — April 14, 2011 @ 2:31 pm
ahhhh! Well, my favorite thing about summer is living on a lake. We spend all our time in or around the water, and I just love it! We live in a neighborhood where everyone knows one another and the kids can just go from house to house and they are totally safe. I wouldn’t want to spend my summers any other way! Thanks Holly! Hope you have a great summer as well! Melaine
Comment by R. Pyper — April 14, 2011 @ 2:44 pm
My favorite thing about summer is swimming outside — not in a pool, but a lake or creek or something!
Comment by kelly — April 14, 2011 @ 3:13 pm
As an elementary school teacher I dearly looooove my summer! The absolute freedom from paperwork alone is enough to make me do cartwheels, but aside from that, I love the smells of summer…grass that has just been cut, thunderstorms with rain coming, the beach, roses, fresh corn, peaches(big time here in Georgia!)suntan lotion…
Would love Mathew’s new publication – with your part in it especially!
kelly
Comment by angela — April 14, 2011 @ 3:32 pm
my fav part of summer… is no school! i am an elementary school secretary (and no i’m not 65!). summer means sleeping in, lazy days by the pool and projects projects projects!! thanks for sharing! xo
Comment by Heather — April 14, 2011 @ 4:06 pm
Ok…I’ll be honest here…I love the carefree days. We homeschool, so I appreciate the time with no schedules, no official assignments, just days of enjoying my kids. I get time to be just “mom” not juggling the “mom/teacher” role.
Comment by Tiffany — April 14, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
The summers are so short in the northwest so I enjoy EVERY moment. There is just something about sunshine that puts everyone in a happy mood.
Comment by Pamelotta — April 14, 2011 @ 5:49 pm
I love that except for a few things, summer is unscripted and open for anything. The possibilities give me goose bumps!
Comment by Brittany C — April 14, 2011 @ 6:56 pm
I love summer! I enjoy backyard barbecues with sweet tea and family. Don’t forget the slip ‘n slide and sprinklers!
Comment by Sydney85 — April 14, 2011 @ 8:40 pm
Summer is a time when family can get together. We are spread out all through the US and we pick a new location each year for our fun family reunion.
Comment by Heather — April 14, 2011 @ 9:05 pm
Hi Holly…absolutely love your blog!! Favorite things about summer: grilling, fresh veggies, pool parties. However, not looking forward to hot, humid, Houston!!
Comment by katy hardin — April 14, 2011 @ 9:55 pm
My favorite thing about summer is cooking out and homemade ice cream!
Comment by Deana — April 15, 2011 @ 6:09 am
We live right on Main street in our small town, and the memorial day pararde goes right in front of our house. We have a HUGE parade party that is in its 7th year and includes about 20 families with lots and lots of kids. It is a tradition that the bring their bikes, scooters or ride on toys and we decorate them with anything and everything red white and blue. Then when they shut the road down before the parade makes it to us the kids ride there bikes down the street. People who are on the sides clap and cheer and the kids think they are in the parade! Its the best kick off to summer ever!
Comment by Gold Shoe Girl — April 15, 2011 @ 6:23 am
My favorite thing about summer is spending long afternoons at the beach with the kids. For some reason my kids do not fuss or fight when we are at the beach. We have really fantastic afternoons playing and reading and laying around.
Comment by kayce hughes — April 15, 2011 @ 6:58 am
My favorite thing about summer is not having to get everyone up and out the door for school.
Comment by Lindsay — April 15, 2011 @ 7:23 am
I love the beach, the hot sun, and tans! Love your blog too (all year long
)
Comment by Missy June — April 15, 2011 @ 8:01 am
I love the warmth – no jackets, no bundling. And I love to go for picnics and hikes in our beloved Smoky Mountains.
Comment by cailan — April 15, 2011 @ 8:13 am
I love not be cold. Ever. And warm breezes all through the house.
Comment by Alex — April 15, 2011 @ 8:22 am
Watermelon–the color, the taste, the warm weather and fun days it represents!
Comment by Joy — April 15, 2011 @ 8:51 am
I love the general feeling of “laid back” that is in the air…and visiting with our neighbors outside on summer evenings.
Comment by Paula — April 15, 2011 @ 8:56 am
Congratulations on your feature!
My favorite thing about summer is no school and long days on the lake.
Comment by Leigh — April 15, 2011 @ 9:28 am
What I love about summer is my husband is home more. At least for a short time before football meetings and practices start. I love that we take a trip together every year on or around our anniversary. I love that he can come take me to lunch.
Comment by Vicki K — April 15, 2011 @ 11:23 am
Hurray – a new MM publication!! I love the “longer” days – the light that starts early and lasts long into the evening. It’s just wonderful to have the luxury to do things in cheery light!!
Comment by colleen — April 15, 2011 @ 5:38 pm
What don’t i like about summer would be an easier question to answer! I LOVE having family time every day (my husband is a school teacher); big ripe red tomatoes,juicy watermelon, blueberries, blackberries, peaches and corn; sunkissed noses on my kids, the beach and the smell of rain on a hot summer’s day. AND I especially love how well my kids sleep after a day of swimming and playing
It is my FAVORITE season!
Comment by Diane M. — April 15, 2011 @ 7:02 pm
Summer! It seems like a Long Long way off here in the N.E. I guess that’s what makes it so much sweeter. Picnics, flower gardens, sitting outside with friends and a tall glass of iced tea and that’s just the beginning. Oh…and getting to see *you* in MM’s newest publication. (thank you!!)
Comment by Theresa Johnson — April 15, 2011 @ 7:20 pm
Hello! Congrats on your part in MM’s HOLIDAY! When I think summer I think about the beach…we have a lovely lake near us with the most beautiful public beach. You just feel like you’re on vacation with all the boats, sailboats and lake homes surrounding you. My kids so enjoy the warmth and water and EVERY time on the short ride home I see them asleep in the back seat which means it was a full, fun day.
Comment by Pam K — April 16, 2011 @ 5:58 am
My favorite thing about summer, is the smell of fresh cut grass, sweaty boys from play hard fun and restful nights from play time exhaustion. I know that’s more than one but it’s a fun time.
Comment by anneb — April 16, 2011 @ 10:31 pm
Less carpools! Just kidding! Water! Trip to the beach, lots of time at the pool!
Comment by Shalene — April 17, 2011 @ 8:49 pm
4th of July and homemade ice cream, long days of sunlight and fireflies … ‘
Comment by Mandy — April 18, 2011 @ 10:34 am
Summer birthdays! Time with family at the cabin…
Comment by Lyndi — April 19, 2011 @ 7:37 pm
I love catching fireflies with our child, going to baseball games, the smell of fresh cut grass, grilling out, and suntans!
Summer is my favorite time of the year!! 
Comment by Heather — April 19, 2011 @ 9:44 pm
I love my family’s week at the beach that always kicks off the summer – and all the wonderful fruit the season brings.
Comment by deb meyers — April 20, 2011 @ 2:47 pm
farmer’s markets and long daylight hours into nighttime playing.
deb meyers
Comment by Shellaine — April 20, 2011 @ 10:36 pm
I love getting together with friends and family for the Fourth of July. We always grill out and have fireworks. LOVE that!
Comment by Kelly — April 21, 2011 @ 7:19 am
I love the laziness of the summer. Getting to sleep late, wear shorts and flip flops, beautiful blue skies with birds and butterfiles around and the smell of fresh cut grass. At night the crickets and frogs are making music to sleep to also. Can’t wait!
Comment by Amber — April 21, 2011 @ 7:46 am
Summer feels like someone gave me permission to not wake up and go at a break neck speed until bedtime. That is the best feeling. My girls & I enjoy hanging out with each other, playing in the backyard, and doing whatever strikes our fancy that day. God bless a schedule free summer!
Comment by amy j — April 21, 2011 @ 7:49 am
pool, pool, pool. and lots of time with friends and family!
Comment by Suze — April 21, 2011 @ 7:59 am
The best thing about summer is fresh air – being able to open up the house and being able to be outside!
Comment by Heidi — April 21, 2011 @ 8:01 am
My favorite thing about summer? Sitting on the screened in porch with a good book and a tall glass of lemonade!
Comment by Lizziefitz — April 21, 2011 @ 8:02 am
No alarm clocks! Sunshine and the beach with my babies! Please come enter my first giveaway:)
Comment by Heather — April 21, 2011 @ 8:16 am
My favorite thing about summer is SUN! I love feeling the warmth on my skin.
Comment by Angie Jones — April 21, 2011 @ 8:17 am
I love the long days!
Comment by Jenae — April 21, 2011 @ 8:17 am
The sunshine! Summers are the best!
Comment by Terry McClung — April 21, 2011 @ 8:24 am
Vacation…a break from everyday routine….also gotta love those trips to the Farmers Market–tomatoes, cream peas, fried okra, squash, cantalope, and peach cobbler with blue bell ice cream. Red geraniums in pots everywhere, happy kids splashing in the pool. Only problem is the Texas heat…. and those pesky mosquitos
Comment by Desiree — April 21, 2011 @ 8:27 am
my favorite thing about summer is the warm sunshine and the long days!
Comment by Sarah — April 21, 2011 @ 8:33 am
Of all the things that I live about summer, I would have to say I’m looking forward to hanging up the hammock in the shade. It was one of my favorite things to do as a child. We would bring out a fluffy blanket and our favorite books and just enjoy the breeze. Add a glass of lemonade and I’ll be set!
Comment by Maureen — April 21, 2011 @ 8:40 am
I like the fact that things run at a bit more relaxed pace. I like the open windows with fresh air coming in the house and the beauty of green grass and flowers.
Comment by Tonya — April 21, 2011 @ 8:58 am
I love the looser schedule once school is out. Our school district starts earlier in the day than most so we’re always ready for summer break!
Comment by Angela — April 21, 2011 @ 9:09 am
My favorite thing about this summer will be relaxing in our very own pool! I can’t wait to teach both of my girlies to swim.
Comment by Mary Jane — April 21, 2011 @ 9:25 am
I Love the Holiday book and can’t wait to see the summer book. We still have snow in north Idaho so dreaming of summer would be a gift! I love meals outside on the deck just at sunset! When the twinkle lights are just starting to shine! So special!
Comment by lindalou — April 21, 2011 @ 9:26 am
Right now, I just love everything about summer as we can’t seem to quite shake winter. But…since I have to choose it would be warm sunshine. Just closing my eyes and imagining the feel of warm sun, just makes my toes tingle.
Comment by Kara — April 21, 2011 @ 9:41 am
Summers on the lake! Growing up in the North, the few, okay two short months of summer were always a welcome reward for surviving the frigid winters! Waterskiing, swimming, s’mores by the lake!
Comment by Jenna — April 21, 2011 @ 11:19 am
Summer currently means no college classes, time with the hubby, and lake days!!
Comment by Alison — April 21, 2011 @ 11:28 am
Long hours of sunlight, fresh farm-picked peaches, fresh corn on the cob, home grown tomatoes, herbs, melons, and lots of excuses for ice cream.
Comment by Natalie Haynes — April 21, 2011 @ 11:29 am
The farmers market in our area is open two days a week during the summer, and has such a great selection. Favorite thing about summer: getting to cook with all of those fresh veggies!
Comment by Rachel — April 21, 2011 @ 11:32 am
I love the longer days, watermelon, gardening after work and no schedule. It is a time to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Comment by Anne N. — April 21, 2011 @ 11:52 am
I love NOT doing the daily school commute!! But I really love getting together with our friends and family for casual dinners…with watermelon for dessert!
Comment by Tricia — April 21, 2011 @ 11:57 am
Warm sunshine…the chill has lasted far too long here in Seattle! Walks at Greenlake, ice cream, outdoor concerts, freckles, and vacation…the list goies on and on
Comment by Kim — April 21, 2011 @ 12:10 pm
I love all things summer–the lazy afternoons, windows open at night, kids playing until the sun goes down. Summer is the best!
Comment by Lynne — April 21, 2011 @ 12:56 pm
Hi Holly!
Thank you for opportunity to win the new MM book~a~zine!
My favorite thing about summer is our back yard…the fire pit, the porch swing and sharing appetizers and converation with family and friends!
Lynne
{w/l}
Comment by Nicole — April 21, 2011 @ 1:11 pm
my favorite thing about summer is the water…beach, lake or river…we love it all!
Comment by Carrie — April 21, 2011 @ 1:22 pm
I love the unstructured, spontaneous nature of summer…can’t beat it!
Comment by Patti — April 21, 2011 @ 2:17 pm
About 6:30 in the evening, on the deck, wine in hand and something bbq’ing on the grill.
Comment by Elissa — April 21, 2011 @ 2:56 pm
The above ground pool we set up in our backyard… definitely
Comment by Amy — April 21, 2011 @ 3:02 pm
My favorite thing about summer is how long the sun lingers in the evening.
Comment by Angie M — April 21, 2011 @ 3:44 pm
I love the lazy mornings, swimming with the kids, visiting family and making the “things to do” list with the kids. Such anticipation!
Comment by Julie — April 21, 2011 @ 3:48 pm
favorite thing about summer? Oh, how to choose just one?!? I love that the days are longer, somehow making an afternoon nap in the sun more acceptable. Ooh, and sleeping next to an open window on sheets freshly dried on the clothesline. MMMmmm.
Comment by Nicole — April 21, 2011 @ 4:25 pm
Without a doubt, going to yard sales with my husband and kids!
Comment by Stephanie — April 21, 2011 @ 4:55 pm
My favorite thing about summer is summer vacation! Growing up, my mom would always try to come up with fun trips. She took me to Disney World (every kid’s dream), Williamsburg, VA; Washington D.C.; Lexington KY(to see horse farms); etc. Disney was the only “traditional” vacation, because my mom wanted us to experience something new together. It always brought us closer together (especially when during the school year I thought I was “too cool” to hang out with my poor mom. )I wish we could still have those mother daughter vacations!
Comment by Kathy — April 21, 2011 @ 6:46 pm
I love all the great fresh fruit.
Comment by Kristen — April 21, 2011 @ 6:51 pm
Wearing sandals and sundresses! And all of the fruit that is in season.
Comment by Chris Ann — April 21, 2011 @ 6:51 pm
Spending quite time with my family in the garden enjoying the labor of my husband’s hands, admiring the beauty of the special flowers he plants for me and the organic food he grow for our family. Listening to the Cicadas and the crickets melody,catching a sweet fragrance lofting on the evenings warm air as the fading sun warns by back as my hubby readys the campfire.
A close second is the line dried smell of our clothes.
Comment by seagrass interiors — April 21, 2011 @ 7:10 pm
Hi Holly! What a great giveaway. I loved his Holiday magazine! My favorite thing about Summer would have to be the being outside. We almost always grill for dinner. I love that it’s an excuse for everyone to get together!
xo Melissa
Comment by Jenny — April 21, 2011 @ 7:44 pm
My favorite thing about summer is being on the boat and wearing flip flops! And eating lots of icecream…
Comment by Nana Jan — April 21, 2011 @ 7:58 pm
Wearing sandels!!
No more shoes and boots…yeah!
Comment by jessica brown — April 21, 2011 @ 8:05 pm
watching my kids at swim team!
Comment by Gwendolyn — April 21, 2011 @ 8:06 pm
I love the ease of summer, the mix of relaxation with the longer days that allow you to get more in.
Comment by Jett — April 21, 2011 @ 8:41 pm
My favorite thing about summer is having no schedule! I love the lazy days with my kids at home!
Comment by hailey — April 21, 2011 @ 8:41 pm
My favorite part of summer is taking our boat out in the islands and staying in the family beach cabin. Beach combing and family bonfires…it doesn’t get much better!
Comment by AntiCookieCutter — April 21, 2011 @ 10:04 pm
The best thing about summer is the long days of daylight to be able to work outside longer.
Comment by christine lasko — April 21, 2011 @ 11:01 pm
beach days with my boy! thanks!
Comment by Anita — April 22, 2011 @ 5:28 am
Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine. I love warm sun coming through clean windows!
Comment by Christen — April 22, 2011 @ 5:28 am
Fresh corn on the cob!!!
Comment by Patty Campbell — April 22, 2011 @ 5:59 am
Spending time in the sun with my Grandson, lazy weekends with Bar-B-Q, drink, and friends!
Comment by Sherry Hart — April 22, 2011 @ 6:04 am
I love summer…..flip flops and long days….
Comment by Catherine — April 22, 2011 @ 6:27 am
One of my absolute favorite things about summer is homemade vanilla ice cream with fresh berries, or with peach cream pie, or with grape pie…mmm, now I’m hungry!
Comment by Tina H — April 22, 2011 @ 6:29 am
ahhh…summer. love running barefoot through the grass…sipping summer lemonade…and dinner outside on the patio.
Comment by jenna — April 22, 2011 @ 7:14 am
Sitting on the deck with a great book and a big glass of sweet tea!
Comment by lisa — April 22, 2011 @ 7:17 am
fav thing? oh, so many, but long days, country walks, much less school (we homeschool)…all great things! blessings!
Comment by Connie tacazon — April 22, 2011 @ 7:17 am
Best thing about summer are the longer days.
Comment by Amber Parker — April 22, 2011 @ 7:37 am
I am a dork and absolutely LOVE summer camp season! Growing up I used to live for Summer Camps, and now I just reminisce and volunteer in hopes that the kids/youth I am with grow up with the same memories I have!
Comment by Lindsay — April 22, 2011 @ 7:53 am
Oh my, just one favorite thing because there are sooooo many?!?!
I would have to say grilling out in the backyard with family is always a fun time!
Comment by Suzanne — April 22, 2011 @ 7:54 am
I LOVE the tomatoes fresh from my garden…nothing like it!
Comment by kimberly renee — April 22, 2011 @ 8:14 am
i LOVE being warm!
Comment by Alexis Morgan — April 22, 2011 @ 8:28 am
I love driving around in my convertible, listening to beach music and just enjoying life in sunny South Carolina!
Comment by Amy Harris — April 22, 2011 @ 8:49 am
I love eating dinner outside on our deck surrounded flowers and twinkling candles.
Comment by Wesla — April 22, 2011 @ 8:52 am
Summer is my favorite time of year, I love going to the drive-in, having BBQs, and chasing down the ice cream truck with my kids!
Comment by Jenna Randall — April 22, 2011 @ 10:20 am
Going barefoot on fresh grass, reading on docks and boating with friends!
Comment by ann — April 22, 2011 @ 10:25 am
I LOVE bare feet in the lush green summer grass!
Comment by Karol — April 22, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Sitting on my swing in the pool area watching the kids swim; playing with my flower beds around the pool area! – Summer is my favorite!!
Comment by Angela — April 22, 2011 @ 11:13 am
My favorite thing about summer is celebrating July 4th with family from near and far. We have a blast!
Comment by Audrey — April 22, 2011 @ 11:50 am
Summer? 4th of July celebration, grilling, with homemade ice cream (with peaches!) and children decorating their bikes for a neighborhood parade… {second only to Christmas!}
Comment by D. Wisdom — April 22, 2011 @ 3:38 pm
Fresh fruit & veggies.
Comment by Brittany — April 22, 2011 @ 3:52 pm
My favorite thing about summer? I can’t pick just one…I love freshair, sunshine, roadtrips, gardening, and BBQs!
Comment by Lindsey — April 22, 2011 @ 9:14 pm
I love grilling on the deck, hanging clothes on the line, bonfires and the magic of the garden and sharing the harvest with family and friends.
Comment by angela — April 28, 2011 @ 1:33 pm
i love sitting outside on the porch eating dinner, not worrying about getting the dishes done right away, and just enjoying the sunset with my honey and a cold glass of sweet tea.
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