By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
This summer has been amazing. We’ve enjoyed fabulous days bathed in sunshine and bursting with fun. Some of you have made memories away from home, and some have explored your backyard. Many of us have spent time at picnics and barbecues, family reunions, fireworks, and lazy afternoons by the beach or pool.
But I think we’re missing something . . . How about a summer giveaway?
Something fun.
Unusual.
Easy to enter.
Like 3 assorted soaps with cool sayings that make us smile or say, “I resemble that.” And let’s add a candle to it.
- #Blessed People – Scented with extra specialness
- Caf-fiend – Soap for the caffeine addict
- Tiny Successes – Smells like unburned microwave popcorn
- A candle that says: Birthday Blues – Smells like every birthday after 21
And a second giveaway of 3 assorted soaps.
- Grammar Police – Smells like your annoying Ahahaha
- Geeks – Wifi scented
- Goals – Smells like perfect abs and a fabulous career
All you need do to enter is comment on this blog post with one sentence about something you’re enjoying this summer. You will then be entered in a random drawing for the above 2 fabulous giveaways.
Deadline is Saturday, July 21 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Winners will be announced in the July 23rd blog post.
DiAnn’s Library Corner
Library Tip: People enjoy witty phrases, ones that make them think and ones that make them laugh. Do you have a display that invites your patrons to smile?
Middle-Grade Fantasy – – Available Wherever Books Are Sold
Comments 176
I enjoy taking day trips with my kids during the summer.
I am enjoying air conditioning that is now fixed and working properly. Whenit’s 110 outside and 81 in your house, it’s time to call the A/C repairman. ?
I agree!
My husband and I have been taking mini-trips together. Enjoying the fact that our kids are grown and we can actually afford to see new sights.
Wonderful. And it’s quality time together.
Reading and going to the pool.
Two of my favorite past times!
I am enjoying the beautiful beaches in Florida.
White sand and blue water!
I enjoy gardening and having fresh vegetables. Love watching birds and butterflies in my yard flowers.
Such peace in nature. I agree.
I’m reading watching hula and netflix.I’m also enjoying my grandson being here.
Love it when my grandkids come to visit.
I’ve been enjoying our batch of kittens!
Sweet new life
The summer rain.
Cooling the earth and encouraging plants to grow.
We are enjoying spending time with our grandson this summer.
Those are the most perfect times – memory makers.
I’m enjoying my early morning devotional times and spending time with friends. Reading books that I’ve been waiting to read. Including a new one, I just received from Amazon. It’s by a very talented new and upcoming writer and her mentor called “The Eye of Lariloth.” Going to do some journaling as well and bead weaving. I sound busy, but I’m not, it’s all in the joy of doing the things I love.
Castle, you made my day! Thank you!
I’m enjoying spending time outside in the sun, walking our dogs, reading, and working on my manuscript.
A mix of discovery in nature and the gifts God has given us.
i am enjoying spending time with the kids doing fun things
Enjoy those special moments. All too soon they will be back in school.
I just enjoyed my son’s wedding. His lovely bride is a gem and a blessing to our family.
What a gift to you!
I am enjoying reading and trying to decrease the size of my to-be-read pile.
Every time I finish a book, I add to the pile!
I am enjoying my 13 month old grandson.
What a joy!
My mother visited me for a week.
What a sweet time.
My son is a hockey player– so I get to enjoy crisping up at rinks where he’s doing camps.
A way to cool off!
I am enjoying the beautiful flowers and being outside.
Like you, I love being outside.
I am enjoying the time with my family – camping, swimming, and eating ice cream!
Ice cream makes any activity better!
It took awhile for the warm weather to come, so I am enjoying sitting outside.
Yes, all too soon it will be gone.
Enjoying Three week beach vacation…what a blessing!!
I’m envious!
I am enjoying the beautiful weather and time spent with family!
Those are the memories that keep us warm and happy.
We are experiencing empty nest again this summer. With our oldest moving away for a couple years and him spending as much time as possible with his fiancé, we have been enjoying as much us time together as our jobs will allow.
I remember those days – treasure them.
I’ve been reading a lot! Which is always fun! ?
Yes, it’s fun! Reading is one of my most enjoyable moments of relaxation!
I’m enjoying the pops of color that show up in nature even when everything else is scorching — the crape myrtles, the lantana, the cherry sage. Beautiful and uplifting!
I agree – the color is amazing.
I LOVE having my kids home with Me! ?
Treasure those moments!
I just enjoyed a week at the Highlights Foundation Summer Camp at the Barn with other writers and faculty — a blessing!
Oh, Kim, that does sound wonderful.
This summer I am enjoying many new beginnings and changes for the better. People getting married, moving on with life, and having babies. Loving life and all the comes with it!
Perfect!
I am enjoying being with my husband who is not deployed in the summertime for the first time in 7 years!
Have a great summer
I’m super excited to be able to see 2 concerts beginning of August!!!!! One a gift the other a radio win!!!!
Those concerts will soon be here
I’m enjoying all the great summer fruits, especially watermelon!
I am enjoying just being lazy in the mornings and also getting to spend some time with ny grandchildren I have 2 older grandchildren that are 24 and 23 boy is the oldest girl youngest and my 2 grandsons that are 17& 15 we have been able to do some things here around our town it’s been fun!!
I am enjoying riding my bike. Pure therapy on two wheels.
I am enjoying having time to finish projects up and to read.
I am enjoying seeing lightening bugs! They really say summer to me.
I am enjoying raising my new puppy, she is such a wonderful gift.
I am enjoying spending time with my nephews and nieces.
I’m enjoying my family this summer!
I always enjoy the beach in the summer time.
I am enjoying time this summer reading all the books I have put aside for when I had time to read them and I am also enjoying spending time with my grandkids.
Dear DiAnn,
I am enjoying less crowds and traffic this summer since it’s not tourist season and am enjoying our not as hot as usual summer especially when compared to scalding temps nationwide! Summer is our relax time in Florida whereas winter is very active due to cooler weather and more activities!
Sincerely,.
Ruth Hufford
P.S. – And the soaps look heavenly!
Reading (Mostly my Bible.) at my best friend’s creek!
One of my favorite things about summer is the glorious smell of freshly mowed grass. With the rains we had the past few weeks, people in my neighborhood have been mowing. What a lovely aroma.
Jann, I love that too!
I could even make it one word 😉 SWIMMING! 😀
Hugs, Amada (a.m.a.th.a)
Love it!
I’m looking forward to enjoying a visit from my sister-in-law later this summer. She and her husband run a school in the Philippines, so we don’t see each other very often. But we get along like a house on fire, so I’m really pumped about her visit.
I am enjoying the times spent with friends at concerts and plays in the park.
Hello DiAnn! Hope your enjoying your Summer. This Summer I’m enjoying catching up on my reading. Thank you
Enjoying unexpected blessings of new friends, no summer school, craft classes for my kids, and time with my family.
Enjoying time spent with family and friends this long hot summer…
I am enjoying having time to catch up on some projects as well as reading.
I have to say I am truly enjoying the Air conditioner! The blooming flowers in my mom’s yard are getting so big that it is taking over the yard. So very pretty!
I spent a week in Branson w/ family from Minnesota, FL, St. Louis, St. Charles, & OK! We went to see “Samson” at Sight & Sound Theater, and the Titanic museum..Enjoyed all of our time together! 🙂
I am catching up on things, reading and sleeping a little later. I love watching the birds.
we spent a week at the lake cabin with our 2 grandsons
Yeah – – enter me – fun giveaway Thanks
Thanks for the chance to win! I am enjoying the warm weather and reading books!
I’m enjoying having my kids at home this summer! All too soon they will be back in school. Thanks for the opportunity to win your fun prizes!
Hi! Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy of your book! Am enjoying extra time to read good CF books this summer, the clean air (so far w/o forest fire smoke), and warmer weather to walk the hiking trail together with my husband, hearing summer songbirds! Lual Krautter My email: krautter12atbresnanDOTnet
I am enjoying all the extra time I am spending with my husband. Lots of hiking, fishing and trips to the coast.
I’m enjoying fresh cucumbers from our garden this summer! They taste great with salt, olive oil, vinegar, a pinch of sugar–cheese and tomatoes optional. 🙂
This summer is special to me as I know have a 8 month old Great Grandson. He lives in North Carolina so I with it being summer I get to see him more often and I’m loving it.
I’m having so much fun growing veggies in pots, including zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and even strawberries!
I am enjoying the gift of nature. Long walks in the woods, just God, me, and his creation. It’s very healing.
I have enjoyed spending time with my daughter and her friends having fun!
I’m enjoying the breezy summer days living in the country.
Thank you 🙂 I’m enjoying having my daughter home to help me with my blog this summer! And I’m enjoying having air conditioning because i don’t think I could handle this heat without it!
So fun! I enjoyed getting to help celebrate my grandma’s 90th birthday on the 4th with family in from out of state. 🙂
I’m enjoying some long weekends in Long Island with friends, helping one of my best friends move back to NY (relocating from Texas) and waking most days to sunny, warm weather without any snow for a few months!
I am enjoying having my grandsons
( ages 8 yr old Colin and 8 mo old Thomas) visiting, and my daughter and son in law too
I am enjoying a vacation of a lifetime. From Alaska to Michigan we have driven. Oh, the country we have seen as well as the wildlife…amazing.
I am enjoying growing my beautiful flowers!
My husband and I enjoyed 2 glorious weeks on a small island at the tip of the Yucatan. Called Isla Mujeres. Now that we’re home back in Texas we are grateful for sunny days in the pool.
I am enjoying the long lazy summer days giving me a chance to read.
I am enjoying the beach this summer with family.
Sounds like great fun!
I am enjoying wearing shorts and capris and sandals.
Hot weather clothes to stay cool!
I am enjoying the longer summer evenings and having my brother home from college on summer break!
More time to enjoy summer – and your brother.
Anticipating a visit from my little sister, whom I’ve not seen since my niece’s wedding, four years ago.
I cannot travel, due to physical limitations so I’m really excited!
I’m excited for you!
I am enjoying the long warm days full of sunshine.
Oh, me too. Love summer.
I’m enjoying the family time together and seeing my kids and hubby’s face when they come home from fishing, especially when they catch a stringer full of fish.
Special family time builds lasting memories.
I am enjoying sleeping in. Lol. Going to the farmers market and reading
The farmers market sounds great to me!
I’ve enjoyed a trip to Orlando to visit with my Mom… first visit in ten years! It was far too short of a visit, but it will not be so long between the next! Highlight of my summer!!!
So glad you were able to visit your mom.
I’m loving spending time with family. I also enjoy seeing all the perennials in my garden taking turns blooming.
Blooming flowers – I can envision them.
I’ve enjoyed sitting on the back patio this summer in the evenings. It is a peaceful place to land after the business of the day.
Beautiful way to relax
We are on the road for about 2 weeks now. We attended the funeral for my husband’s cousin outside Boston. We are glad we visited her in Florida just 2 weeks before she passed. She was feeling fine and we had a good visit. It was nice to visit relatives in New England that we rarely get to see. We are now in Northern New York visiting my family. My youngest brother has terminal cancer and one of my sisters had 4 strokes in the past month. They are both looking good and keeping up with their treatments. We are staying with my best friend from high school (55+ years ago). It has been a good visit. We are taking our time traveling, taking back roads, and different routes than we have in the past from the North back to Tennessee. We are making as much of a vacation as we can out of it. Sadly, when you reach a certain age, many trips at centered around illness and funerals. I hope everyone has a great summer.
Sorry to hear about your family’s illnesses – but I’m glad you’re able to enjoy the road trip.
I’m enjoying fishing this summer
Catch some for me!
Loving the lazy days and getting away with as little as I can get away with…looking forward to going to the beach for a week…can’t wait!
Beach, sand, and sun. Sounds like a plan.
I’m enjoying selling my second book, my 35th anniversary, and a trip to Minnesota!
A trio of fun!
I love the summer! It gives me time to catch up on my reading. Reruns on TV, whip out the book. Going on vacation, make sure you pack a few books!
Always have extra reading!
I am finally enjoying being retired and at home after 50 years of working. I love listening to the birds sing when I go out on the deck with our dog.
Nature has a way of relaxing all of us. Enjoy the time!
We are enjoying the extra family time and a little extra downtime!
Family time and downtime make for memories.
I am enjoying time off work!
Enjoy while you can!
This summer, I am enjoying our first grand baby. He will turn 1 year old on July 24th. Watching him learn to walk and talk has been amazingl. Watching our son and daughter-in-love care for him, love him, nurture and comfort him is a wonderful blessing.
I’m envious of you! Treasure the time.
My highlight of summer is always working in church camp, which was last week. I had the privilege of hanging out and worshipping with 37 teenagers and 12 others adults for a week in a beautiful campground.
Bless you for impacting those teens’ lives.
I am looking forward to having family visit from out of town this week. Can’t wait to have all the grandkids together!
Wonderful! I have mine next week.
This is my summer to vacation. For the past 5 years I’d been a full-time care giver for my mom who has dementia. Last fall we had to put her in a facility since she had gotten worse and was beyond my capabilities. This summer I’ve spent a week with my best friend, and I am getting ready to spend 2 weeks working at a mission in Alaska. I know I miss my mom, but I know that she would want me to enjoy my summer.
Yes, enjoy your summer vacation.
This summer I have been swimming a lot more and really enjoying it.
Love love love swimming!
I am enjoying family time, reading, getting ready to travel to Colorado, reading, evenings by the campfire…and reading!
LOL Yes! Reading!
I’m really enjoying my new grandson this summer!
Babies are a true gift from heaven.
I’m enjoying getting extra reading in this summer!
Getting lost in a book is always a treat.
I’m enjoying time with my children, swimming, camping, and only working part-time this summer. I’m also planning a nice vacation for next month. I love summer!
Your summer sounds amazing!
I am enjoying traveling to places with temperatures that don’t get into the triple digits every day.
These triple digits have a tendency to put a halt on our fun!
Enjoy going to the zoo.
And watching animals that resemble us!
I am very enjoying my husband this summer. The last 10 years were spent working hard the summer months, and this year we made a huge effort to enjoy the weather more. (We don’t get great weather in the Pacific Northwest for long stretches)
Treasure those special moments.
I’m enjoying visits with my miracle grandbaby—who just turned one year old on July 7! Such a sweet blessing!
Grandbabies are why we put up with their parents! 🙂
Staycation mixed with intense workouts= one unusual summer!
But I like it!
i am enjoying the beach
If I try really hard, I can hear the waves crashing against the shore.
I’m enjoying a staycation at home next week where I plan to read/review books and cuddle with my three kitties. Cannot wait!! Happy Summer, Everyone!
Sounds perfect!
I’m enjoying the fact that my kids are all at camp this week??. Seriously though, I’m enjoying all the family fun we’re having this summer.
One day they will be off with lives of your own – take pics!