What was your favorite way to relax outside this summer?

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  • Debra - 7 years ago

    I have been begging my husband for a new desk in our backyard to enjoy sitting on! maybe next summer ill have it :-)

  • Julie Finley - 7 years ago

    Soaking up one-on-one time with our last child at home before she starts her senior year! ????

  • Alison - 7 years ago

    I love sitting out on one of our decks to read.

  • Sharon Mc Culey - 7 years ago

    I love sitting on my back deck with a glass of lemon aid or green tea and watching my grandchildren swimming and early in the morning the birds eating out of the bird feeders an our two cats playing among the grass and trees down by the creek

  • sierra goins - 7 years ago

    The mosquitoes were so bad outside my deck this year.

  • Heather - 7 years ago

    Gardening is very relaxing to me. I enjoying being out in the sunny outdoors, while taking care of my vegetables and flowers.

  • Gerard Osgood - 7 years ago

    Finished some books I wanted to read this summer.

  • Heather Evans - 7 years ago

    Water. Anything I did outside and actually enjoyed had to involve me being in water, that was the only way to combat heat when outside.

  • Alice - 7 years ago

    My family loves to hike and walk. Mountains or the beach, it's all good in MA.

  • Judy Wood - 7 years ago

    I love going for walks and enjoying nature. I love the ducks and the white herons
    I've seen at the pond I walk around.

  • Carla D Dunn - 7 years ago

    Sitting on the deck drinking a cold beer and chilling!

  • Kimberli Maddox - 7 years ago

    I really enjoyed spending time at the pool and at the water park with my granddaughters.

  • Beth Valentine - 7 years ago

    Our "sporting event" was traveling with and watching my son perform in his DCI band Incognito Drum and Bugle Corps.

  • Janice Kerner - 7 years ago

    Sitting on the deck in the evening just relaxing is a great past time. All the bright colors of the garden adds to the beauty.

  • Anita Faulkner - 7 years ago

    I watched every Baltimore Orioles game this summer on TV and traveled from Wisconsin to Baltimore to watch them play. Highlight of my summer for sure.

  • Rosoe - 7 years ago

    We took long walks in the park late in the evenings with our two sons, 7 and 9. We got a chance to talk about many things. It was wonderful!

  • Carolyn - 7 years ago

    I love going for walks with my daughter. Walking around inspires our creativity and imaginations. Brings out our inner child to remember again.

  • SherryB - 7 years ago

    A new puppy means lots of walks!

  • Brenda V. - 7 years ago

    The store where i have worked for 32 years closed in June. At 60 I decided to retire with my pension. This is my first summer off in32 years so I sat outside alot and caught up on my reading what a wonderful summer.

  • Karen - 7 years ago

    Love working In the garden, then canning jars full of goodies

  • Karen - 7 years ago

    Love working In the garden, then canning jars full of goodies

  • Karen - 7 years ago

    Love working In the garden, then canning jars full of goodies

  • Dee h - 7 years ago

    Reading in an Adirondack chair on the patio. But really, who gets time to relax?

  • Karen - 7 years ago

    Love working In the garden, then canning jars full of goodies

  • Steve Adelson - 7 years ago

    Walking my two Irish Setters was my fun walking this summer

  • Tammy - 7 years ago

    We love going to Kaufmann Stadium to watch the Royal's play

  • Sharon M. - 7 years ago

    I live sitting on the deck in in the shade either reading or cross stitching. My two favorite ways to relax and get some fresh air. Oh, have to have a nice big glass of unsweetened iced tea with a big slice of lemon.

  • Cami K - 7 years ago

    Love walking with a friend!

  • LISA DUGGIN - 7 years ago

    Too hot! walke at mall!

  • Carol Loy - 7 years ago

    Walking for exercise and pleasure and going to the pool

  • Rose Orosco - 7 years ago

    I enjoyed a lot of hammock time.

  • Glenda Gordon - 7 years ago

    We actually have a back patio instead of a deck, but it was wonderful just to be outdoors.

  • Vicki Darnell - 7 years ago

    Hiking and taking warm up warms for extended day-long hikes out west was a big part of this summer. Love the outdoors!

  • Lorrie K Mitchell - 7 years ago

    I love spending time out side doing anything. A bad day outside doing chores beats a good day inside everytime!!

  • Connie Thompson - 7 years ago

    I found that going for walks early in the mornings actually made the start of my day really great. Each day, I felt as though I had conquered a huge milestone and even anticipated the next day's arrival.

  • Renee - 7 years ago

    enjoying my flowers and garden. They were exceptionally lovely this year. spending time with my kids. they are grown up, but I love it when they come home.

  • Linda R - 7 years ago

    Playing golf!

  • Maggie Fuller - 7 years ago

    Bike riding with my husband.

  • Maggie Fuller - 7 years ago

    Bike riding with my husband.

  • Brittney - 7 years ago

    Enjoyed time with my Dad after my mom's passing

  • Diane Murray - 7 years ago

    Hanging outside with the kids and dogs, in the sunny weather is best.

  • Carole Pankey - 7 years ago

    We set out side on our swing, and chairs,under our porch, listening to the bird singing,2 big trees shades us, and we just relax and enjoy,

  • Carole Pankey - 7 years ago

    We set out side on our swing, and chairs,under our porch, listening to the bird singing,2 big trees shades us, and we just relax and enjoy,

  • Shelby L Perry - 7 years ago

    We don't have a deck yet but I do enjoy sitting on my steps and just being outside, I love walks and going to the lake and walking when we have went to visit friends.

  • Erica P - 7 years ago

    Coffee on the deck before it gets too hot is a nice way to start the day!

  • Laurie Stoll - 7 years ago

    Not so much a deck as around our fire pit enjoying the stars, warm summer evenings and a nice glass of wine with my man.

  • Kathy MC - 7 years ago

    Going for walks in the country with the grandchildren and Bear, my black lab. So much to see and explore :-)

  • Corie W. - 7 years ago

    Our new home means we can walk to restaurants, shops...even the movie theatre! It's great!

  • Beth Mears - 7 years ago

    Love sitting on the deck in the evenings as the sun goes down and watch the birds and bunnies!

  • Jani - 7 years ago

    What I loved most about this summer is our first litter of piglets

  • Dee Heavington - 7 years ago

    We love to sit on deck and watch the hummingbirds at the feeders.

  • Rebecca - 7 years ago

    The best thing about my summer was the birth of granddaughter #5. Thanks Ree for the giveaway!

  • Jenny S - 7 years ago

    Living in MN I want to take in all the warmth while we have it!

  • Betty - 7 years ago

    Sitting on my deck at sunset watching the sun disappear. There was a beautiful breeze and I enjoyed every opportunity to do so. However once the mosquitos starting to feast on my leg ruined it. lol

  • Marcia - 7 years ago

    Sitting on the deck watching the dogs play and reading has been so relaxing!

  • Linda - 7 years ago

    My favorite way to relax this summer is gardening & enjoying the fresh air!

  • K James - 7 years ago

    We took our son and daughter to Disney World for their birthdays. They had a wonderful time. The rest of the summer we just enjoyed each other when we could all be together.

  • Debbie Tucker - 7 years ago

    Ralaxing with a cool drink in hand and laying in a hammock is the best way to enjoy a hot summer day!

  • Renee - 7 years ago

    Reading a book on the front porch the 2 days it was not hot this summer....does that qualify as a deck?

  • Patricia Thweatt - 7 years ago

    We bought a porch swing and after my grandsons went home, I would pour myself a big glass of sweet tea (the house wine of the South) and relax in the swing.

  • Linda Poindexter - 7 years ago

    Front porch, hot coffee, and a good book. It dosen't get better than that.

  • Tanya Tyler - 7 years ago

    My kids and I love to go on walks when the weathers changing. Down in oklahoma hot is hot! So it was very nice to have a cooler August than usual.

  • Clarice - 7 years ago

    Loved spending time with grandkids, I live next to orchard and they call it the forest, also towards the end of it, there's a golf course, one day my granddaughter and I found 18 golf balls

  • Heather - 7 years ago

    I love to sit out on our pool deck while my kids swim. I read a book under the umbrella while they frolic!

  • Jean - 7 years ago

    Sitting with a cup of coffee watching the boats go by.

  • Kellie - 7 years ago

    Sitting on my deck with a cup of coffee.

  • Kristin Blackwell - 7 years ago

    When I am sunbathing, I feel so relaxed! Not a care in the world!

  • Betty Pierson - 7 years ago

    Baking (tanning) in the sun is the best!

  • Michelle Edwards - 7 years ago

    We spent relaxing time on the hammock till it broke, then it was the back porch!

  • Kim Diseker - 7 years ago

    We spent a lot of time in the mountains this summer, so we were on the deck or riding the Ranger

  • Marty - 7 years ago

    Sitting on the deck with an intriguing book and nice glass of wine = summer perfection

  • Mary Jane P - 7 years ago

    Having breakfast and enjoying visits with friends on our porch with lovely view. Rain or shine.

  • Patricia S - 7 years ago

    Going for a few walks. Mostly this summer was too hot to really enjoy.

  • Sally Moreno - 7 years ago

    My son races dirt bikes so we spent lots of time watching dirt fly. He loves it so all was good!

  • Sharon Faulstick - 7 years ago

    I have very bad knees so walking is very difficult for me...But just taking in the scenery is very relaxing for me!!!

  • Linda Harris - 7 years ago

    Thank you!

  • Linda Harris - 7 years ago

    Thank you!

  • Jennifer Reynolds - 7 years ago

    I created a shaded area and a doggy pool area, so I was able to sit and enjoy it in the morning's before it got too hot here in S. Texas.

  • carmela calbi - 7 years ago

    Family walks with our puppy Lily :)

  • Jo Ann Packer - 7 years ago

    Swimming in my pool with all my friends and family!!! Awesome visit from our friends in White Bear Lake Minnesota and my veggie garden!

  • Vicki Crawford - 7 years ago

    Just sitting on the deck was fun.

  • diane chambIee - 7 years ago

    Sitting outside is the best thing!

  • Angie - 7 years ago

    Watched my son play LOTS of baseball this summer!

  • Gayla - 7 years ago

    Traveled to see family and went to a wonderful wedding.

  • Margaret Rouse - 7 years ago

    Loved the August weather

  • Marilyn - 7 years ago

    The lazy, hazy days of summer!

  • Rachelle s - 7 years ago

    I love relaxing on my porch with my husband and children. Watching them play and have a blast!!!

  • Lisa - 7 years ago

    I love sitting on my deck but the weather this summer didn't allow for much of that...sadness...

  • Patti Cornett - 7 years ago

    We had walking challenges at work, so that got me out and moving. Plus I spent a lot of time outside in my garden. Gathering tomatoes to make salsa!!

  • Patricia McKeough - 7 years ago

    Sitting on the deck

  • Terri L Fields - 7 years ago

    Walks are our go to activity all year long, but especially in the summer! Exercise, nature and great chats!

  • Wendy B Butts - 7 years ago

    Spending time with my 2 wonderful kids is always the best no matter where we are spring summer fall or winter they are always the best part of me

  • Lori B - 7 years ago

    Does working in the garden count?
    After being in the office all day, that is my best relaxation!

  • Gail Summerlin - 7 years ago

    Just enjoyed the outdoors while I read and enjoy all the work I put into my gardens.

  • Donna Zimmerman - 7 years ago

    I love being outside and soaking up the sun.

  • gail - 7 years ago

    I voted sun tanning but that really meant sitting on the beach in floppy hat, at the water's edge with my hubby!

  • Nikki Snyder - 7 years ago

    this one was a hard one since each of them I did. but drinking coffee on the deck what a way to start the day.

  • Nancy Hall - 7 years ago

    It's a good thing we love to walk , gotta get the pup out every morning before it gets too hot. So every day at 6:45 the alarm goes off and we're out the door by 7!

  • Rachel Turner - 7 years ago

    Favorite part was summertime meant honeymoon time!!

  • Tara Salladay - 7 years ago

    We moved into a new house in October so it was wonderful to sit out on the deck and enjoy the sunshine this summer!

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