Squeeze in the Last Bit of Summer: Win a $75 Gift Card
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Aug 19, 2020
Many schools have started classes and Labor Day is approaching. But summer is not over yet! Make sure to enjoy every moment you can.
Check out ideas to squeeze in more fun this summer and enter to win a $75 gift card to Goldbelly, where you can order food from local restaurants anywhere in the country.
Scavenger hunt
Set up a scavenger hunt with a list of clues around the house or in the neighborhood. We love this because it's so adjustable by age, and if you break up the groups by family, it's naturally socially distanced. Participants can get together to show their findings or send in photos. Don't forget prizes for the winners.
Sample Something New
If you live near a winery or a brewery, it could be a great way to enjoy an adults-only evening. If you don't, have a taste-test of wines, craft beers or mixed drinks at home. We recommend inBooze, where you can infuse your own cocktails like Sangria or Berry Lavender Lemonade. Get 20% off at InBooze with the code: SHESPEAKS. Plus, if you're already at home, you don't need to worry about a designated driver. Alcohol not your thing? No problem! Try local cheeses, ice cream or whatever food you prefer.
Water Play
There's nothing like the beach or pool on a hot summer day. For something different, see if you can rent paddle boats or kayaks. Or if you're staying at home, throw on the sprinkler or have a water balloon fight. You can even make your own slip & slide by getting a long plastic tarp from your local hardware store. Pour on some baby shampoo and turn on the hose. Guaranteed fun for hours.
Pick-Your-Own
Now's the perfect time for pick-your-own at a local farm. Depending on the part of the country you are in, there could be blueberries, peaches, sunflowers, corn or more. No farms near you? Stop at a farmer's market or even a local market. It's amazing how much more delicious produce is when it is fresh.
Plan a Photo Shoot
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We are living through a time that will go down in history. Don't forget to memorialize it with photos. Your options are endless: dramatic shots at the park, playing dress-up with kids in the living room, or masks-on in front of your favorite store. Another option - document a full day by snapping a photo every thirty minutes, no matter what you are doing. It will really show a slice of life in 2020.
Eat Like You Are on Vacation
Did you cancel a vacation this summer? Or did you miss your annual trip to see family? Whatever location you are dreaming about, plan a dinner that reminds you of it. For example, if you love visiting Maine, make a lobster meal. If you miss home cooking from New Orleans, make a special dinner of gumbo, with beignets for dessert. You can find plenty of recipes online, or take a look at Goldbelly, where you can easily get food from around the country shipped right to you.
How are you celebrating the last bit of summer? Tell us to win a $75 Goldbelly gift card!
SheSpeaks Summer Giveaway*One lucky contestant will be chosen at random to receive a $75 gift card to Goldbelly. Giveaway is open through September 6, 2020 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member makysmama.
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by tia450 | BRONX, NY
Walking in the park.
by cjank13 | BROOMFIELD, CO
Hiking as often as possible! And overall just spending time outside while the weather is still wonderful.
by thriftyatx | AUSTIN, TX
Not much. Just staying in the A/C because of covid and i'ts been too hot to enjoy anything outside like a picnic. I am ready for another season.
by cheyennelbass | DADE CITY, FL
Im doing my best to follow my usual entertainment ways, just alot safer and cautiously. Im diving in to making new recipies or even having my own little spa days. I stopped playing with my makeup for a while and now i finally have time to be creative and really have fun with it. Really began to enjoy the little and simple things. Im 19 and struggling to get my license and start college, so im really getting creative and doing random little things. Starting using this website and others for fun and even gaming.
by jbelevick | AVA, NY
We are doing our best to keep busy, Planted a huge garden and have been having theme dinners and activities each weekend to keep positive, I will be happy when this is over, but the family time together is Priceless
by Linda28 | FRANKLIN SQ, NY
walking in the neighborhood, meeting and speaking with people I've not met before, so that's always a positive! and love seeing rainbows in windows for the kids, to put a smile on their little faces!
by Linda28 | FRANKLIN SQ, NY
oddest summer ever....keeping positive, doing lots of walks in the neighborhood and love seeing things for kids to make them smile, like rainbows in windows.
by sweetlee | DELRAY BEACH, FL
It doesn't feel like a usual summer with Covid. I have been inside most of the time.
by kvskrzat | Horsham, PA
This summer hasn't felt like summer, so we're still just staying inside and social distancing.
by Tonya124 | CHARLOTTE, NC
We aren't really celebrating Summer this year. We are trying to stay in and stay distanced
by cassie08_2006 | COFFEYVILLE, KS
We are doing activities that are in the the adventure challenge books.
by jbreon | GERMANTOWN, TN
We haven't done much of anything this summer so hopefully we can at least make it out to the zoo.
by rkellyssranc | ORLANDO, FL
Pool time with the family and close friends
by rozebud0825 | SAINT ALBANS, WV
I like to see the possibities in all situations. What ever it is make the most of it.
the most of it. Get creative with home and local activites. Connect closer with family. We only pass this way today. Make memories, not regrets
by SiliconValleyGurl | SAN JOSE, CA
Had to cancel my oversees trip to visit family but using video chats every day and cooking my mom's recipes to make up for it!
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