Hooray for summer! My summer officially started yesterday, and I can’t think of a better way to relax than with a great book! I plan to do quite a bit of reading this summer and encouraged my students to do the same. I’d also love for YOU to pick yourself out a great new book (or whatever you wish), so I’ve joined the Splash Into Summer Giveaway, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Page Turners Blog, and I am giving one lucky reader a $15 Amazon Gift Card.
TO ENTER:
Leave a comment on this blog post telling me what you are most looking forward to this summer. This is a mandatory entry. You may also complete as many of the other entry options as you wish. This giveaway is open world wide. Void where prohibited.
DEADLINE: June 1, 2012 at 12:01 AM EST
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Please visit these blogs below for more great Splash Into Summer giveaways!
Gianna says
Time with family.
Penny B W says
I’m looking forward to lounging in my pool!
Alisia says
warm weather and spending time with family.
R Hicks says
looking forward to going to the beach!
brich22 at earthlink dot net
DanV says
I am most looking forward to vacation this summer
shirley zolenski says
Going boating.
Erica G says
Time at the beach!
Breanne says
My husband coming home from deployment!
Deborah Wallin says
I am looking forward to my trip to New York in July.
AEKZ2 says
I’m looking forward to sleeping in
James Coyne says
I would like to go swimming
melina r says
I am looking forward to spending days going to the water park with my kids
Krysta B. says
Looking forward to building some sandcastles with my nephew.
Gaby says
All the great new boo thatcome out 😀
sunnymoon says
i’m looking forward to going to the beach
a marie hj saver says
camping with the family!
a marie hj saver
Gretchen Gerth says
I look forward to spending as much time as possible swimming with my granddaughter.
Marlene Breakfield says
Reading and going to the movie
Zara Alexis says
I’m looking forward to celebrating my children’s bdays and spending some quality time with my family outdoors!
Jessica A says
I can’t wait to go camping.
Tara Woods says
I’m looking forward to keeping my nieces this Summer.
thischickwins says
i’m looking forward to outdoorsy fun
latisha depoortere says
Im looking forward to being able to read more have so many books I can’t wait to read!
I also love going for walks every night with the nicer weather! Thank you for the great giveaway!
Pauline M says
I’m looking forward to spending some days at our condo pool with my kids!
Roxann Clark says
I am looking forward to being at the water: lake, beach, swimming pool, etc
Anna says
I’m most looking forward to sleeping in this summer!
Kiley P. says
No school!!!
Stefani K says
I’m looking forward to it being over…I live in Phoenix.
Leslie Luke Stanziani says
I am most looking forward to swimming this summer.We are setting up the pool next weekend.
Eileen Burke says
Looking forward to sleeping in a bit.
andrea b says
sleeping! and maybe going to the beach…
Nicola says
Just reading 🙂
mary gardner says
swimming!
marygardner49 at aol dot com
heather whitford says
time with my kids 🙂
heatherwhitford at ymail dot com
Ellie Wofford says
I’m looking forward to swimming! Love the water! 🙂
Rachel Robertson (Azrael) says
I am looking forward to my mom coming to visit this summer!
jessica schueler says
Camping and enjoying time with my kids
Meaghan F. says
I’m looking forward to spending time with family.
Nicole M says
One year anniversary with my amazing hubby 🙂
Karen H in NC says
Actually apart from reading, I’m looking forward to the return of some of my favorite summer replacement TV programs on USA and TNT.
kareninnc at gmail dot com
Tara says
Spending time with the kids & not having to do drop off & pick up at 2 different schools 🙂
Kelley L says
My vacation!
Alivia says
I’m looking forward to reading a lot! 🙂
amy deeter says
camping
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
Jeannette Whitus says
Floating in the pool!
tallcapp says
I love the longer, lighter days of summer.
Claire McKeon says
I am looking forward to being poolside!
kelly g says
Getting three weeks vacation time.
Melanie MOntgomery says
Im looking forward to going swimming!
Amy DeLong says
swimming with the kids
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
Ashley Tucker says
Looking forward to the beach!!
Christine says
going to the beach
Michelle B says
i’m looking forward to BBQ’s and going swimming.
Debora B says
I’m most looking forward to spending time with my older brother! He’s been living abroad for 5 years now and is coming back to visit this summer 😀
Brittney House says
My family reunion
Christine says
Visiting my family.
Jennifer Short says
THe warm weather and a vacation to visit a friend.
C. Pay says
I am most looking forward to BBQing and swimming!!
Kellie Conklin says
I am most looking forward to riding bikes to dunkin donuts in the mornings, relaxing outside and reading, and the annual carnivals that come here! Thanks for the giveaway!
Hwa Sun says
Being able to get enough sleep.
joni says
BBQ’s, fairs, concerts, and carnivals.
cathy m says
Getting ready for the birthof my first grand child
Carla says
Watching my flowers and plants grow.
Samantha Deen says
A road trip to Virginia w friends!
Gail Panacci says
The pool and hopefully a family vaca
Erica C. says
I’m excited for our beach vacation!
Sylvie W says
So many flea markets, so little time. I love browsing flea markets.
Sherrie says
I’m looking forward to a well-deserved vacation!
Lisa Brooks says
Looking forward to grilling with my hubby & family. =)
Froggy says
all the fresh fruits and veggies!! and reading in the AC 😉
Angela W says
I am looking forward to swimming.
Jody Sisson says
I am looking forward to camping on the weekends.
April V. says
I’m finally getting a vacation! My mom and I will be going to Vero Beach for a week!!
Hira Hasnain (Enamored Soul) says
I’m really looking forward to spending some time with my mom this summer. We are both teachers, and this is the only time that we really get to spend time with each other. Hopefully we can do this on the beach, with some good books as our company…since we both love to read! 😀
Thank you for your generosity, and for participating in this blog hop!
Jimmy says
I’m looking forward to swimming
Jennifer Metz says
I’m looking forward to spending extra time with my kids!
Sherry S. says
I’m looking forward to swimming and reading some good books.
Maria Pronounced Mariah says
Extra time with my girls and hopefully a vacation!
Tiffany Sill says
I am most looking forward to vacations and the beach! 🙂
Ashley Montgomery says
The beach
Jennifer M says
I’m looking forward to teaching my kids how to swim.
Kari says
I’m looking forward to the laid back schedule now that school is out and having time to do fun things together as a family.
Sophia Rose says
We are traveling to visit family, but gardening and bbqing keep us busy at home.
Thanks for participating in the hop and for the giveaway opportunity.
Emma says
I am looking forward to family and friends gettting togethers.
Jason says
Lots and Lots of Fishing!
Kim Reid says
Visiting with family and more reading time!
Thanks 🙂
Linda Lansford says
I look forward to the beach
Maureen says
I am looking forward to going to the beach.
elven johnson says
Camping on the beach.
Beckie Burnham says
Going to the beach with my husband — no kids!
Diane Baum says
I’m most looking forward to wading in Lake Michigan and planting my garden
Sunshyn V says
I’m most looking forward to our medieval camping trip, where I get to see a great many long distance friends
Juana Esparza says
I am looking forward to catching up on some of my favorite tv shows/series that I missed.
Dovile says
I’m most looking forward to my trip to the sea.
Ciara B. says
going to new york to visit family
Gale Nelson says
cookouts with family and friends
Jennifer M says
Looking forward to my wedding!
Kristen N. says
I am looking forward to moving up North!!
Amy Z says
I’m most looking forward to going to Bonnaroo!
Robin says
It has to be going to the beach
Sena S says
Look forward to eating lots of ice cream! 🙂
Erin E says
I am looking forward to having another baby this summer! Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Erin E
busymom369 at gmail dot com
Miz Vickik says
Spending time with my family and walks in the park!
Julie says
going home for a visit to see my mom/sis thanks
STEVE STONE says
playing with my dogs outside
Sheila Foley says
looking forward to swimming, DOWN TIME
Terra Heck says
I’m looking forward to spending weekends at the campground and doing different activities like swimming, Bingo, and dancing to live bands. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Oloore says
I’m looking forward to vacation and going to the beach!
Jaime Lester says
My 30th birthday and the party my hubby is throwing for me. We are going to smoke a pig and throw some cornhole. It is going to be a great time. Hopefully I will get a lot of amazon gift cards!!!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
JessS says
Summer’s not for ages where I am, but I guess the excuse to eat loads of ice cream, and the lack of rain.
Kyl Neusch says
swimming at the pool
Kendra W says
The Beach! 🙂
Emily @ Falling For YA says
Catching up on my TBR list and reading outside finally =)
Daniel M says
can’t wait to hit the beach!
Botezatu Paula says
Swimming, laying on a beach adn reading
Rebecca Graham says
I am looking forward to grilling.
Cheri Anne says
I am most looking forward to going to the beach and fishing.
Barbara Montag says
Picking fresh organic veggies from my garden!
Thank you.
Melissa P. says
I’m looking forward to the youth camp our church is sponsoring.
Cricket says
Shorts
Danielle C says
Sleeping in!
Nicole Larsen says
Camping for sure!
Tiffany Drew says
I’m looking forward to reading and sleeping in!
john redding says
I am looking forward to swimming in the Potomac River
Stacy says
I am looking forward to a trip to the beach.
Sandy V. says
Going to the beach!
wendy/books4me says
I am most looking forward to a vacation alone with hubby; something we haven’t done in 14 years!
Kathlean Owens says
I’m looking forward to reading, swimming, gardening, picnics, nature walks.
Linda G. says
I am looking forward to taking some mini vacations
Ana Norte says
Catching up with my TBR pile!
Monique Rizzo says
Taking our new puppy to the ocean!
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
John Stetson says
I’m looking forward to lots of pool time in the back yard.
Lim says
Swimming in the pond!
Tamara says
I’m looking forward to having some extra time for reading books!
Patrice says
I’m most looking forward to eating fresh vegetables from my garden.
Lauren U says
Going to the beach!
Kim Withers says
Im looking forward to our Kentucky vacation with family!
David Hollingsworth says
I looking forward to packing for college. Because hopefully, I will be starting in August, and packing in the summer is a great to start getting ready for my life’s next step.
Lonerwor@aim.com
Heather C. Cox says
fly-fishing and hiking!!
Cynthia R says
looking forward to time at the pool
Tobi H says
Playing outside with my boys! <3
patricia skinner says
I am looking forward to gardening.
Teresha says
vacation!
Emily Drake says
I’m looking forward to 4 day work weeks!
Shauna says
Park days with my boys
Karen Gonyea says
Camping and Hiking 🙂
Kelly R says
I am looking forward to going to the beach…
Rachel Travis says
Time with family and friends 🙂
Jessica says
I am looking forward to grilling out with my family
Cindy Merrill says
Summer picnics are the highpoint of my summer!
Maneesha Haroon says
Summer?? I love all the water sports and going to Six flags!!!
Maryann says
Going to the beach
April Harvell says
I am looking forward to cook outs with friends…
alyce poalillo says
Fresh,local fruits and vegetables and summer salads
Desmond says
swimming outdoors
Caryn S says
I’m looking forward to grilling with friends and family
Ashley C says
Definitely the arrival of my baby girl!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Debra L. Guillen says
Most looking forward to a long awaited 2 week vacation with my family
Nicole Wilorn says
I am looking forwaard to a family vacation in the mountians and to the beach this year with my wonderful husband and 2 year old daughter. We will be going to nags head and to the lurray caverns.
McKim says
I’m looking forward to camping in the mountains near our home.
Katharina says
I’m most looking forward to the picnics and family reunions!
Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
Cody says
I’m looking forward to my birthday!
cody_endres(at)hotmail(dot)com
Theron Willis says
BBQ!
Terri M says
Swimming!!!
April Brenay says
camping!
Kristy Thiel says
definitely camping! Thanks for hosting!
Lynda E says
Having my son home from college!
Judith R. says
I’m most looking forward to going to the beach this summer.
Lisa Brown says
I am looking forward to going camping!
Lillie Moss says
I’m looking forward to going to a pitbull concert!
Mary Casper says
I am looking forward to vacation
ky2here says
Homemade ice cream and long days of light.
Ann Fantom says
I’m looking forward to hunting for shark’s teeth on the beach
Veronika says
I can’t wait to relax and read all days!
Crystal F says
I’m looking forward to school being out so that we can all sleep in. We are not morning people! lol thank you
Tari Lawson says
I am looking forward to vacationing with my family.
Suz Reads says
I am looking forward to going to the beach with my family and eating fresh summer fruit!
Cynthia C says
I’m looking forward to a week at the beach.
Danai says
I look forward to swimming.
Angela Cisco says
I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors
Brooke D says
I just graduated, so I’m looking forward to finally being done with school!
kelly nicholson says
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
love
Marie Howard says
spending time with the fam!
DAMIAN JARREAU says
I am looking forward to camping, fishing, and swimming
Jennifer Haile says
Going to the ocean.
Dianne says
Fosho, summer = reading and watching movies and TV shows! <3
Patrice says
I’m most looking forward to spending time at the beach!
Emily says
Going to the beach!
Elizabeth says
Pax Prime!
Kiara says
Going to the beach.
austma7@aol.com
Joy F says
When its over.
Lilly says
I’m looking forward to reading a lot of books.
Thanks a lot for the giveaway!
Crystal Young says
Cookouts with family I only get to see in the summer and swimming Thanks for the giveaway
crystaley73 at yahoo dot com
Mel Bourn says
I am looking forward to spending time with my boys!
Mel
Heather @ Red Headed Bookworm says
Swimming! Thanks for the giveaway!
Connie Bernhardt says
Sitting up at our cabin, with a glass of wine and a good book. No phones, no tv, just books, books books.
Renee B says
Woohoo! Blog Hopping!
What a great way to discover new blogs and visit with old friends. Everybody wins this way!
I am looking forward to vacation from working 2 jobs. LOL
Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win!
Janina says
Im looking forward to more flexible schedules so I have more time with my boys.
Christina T says
I’m going camping in June and Puerto Rico in the last week of June into early July to visit with family and then later in July , I’m going to my first ever Comic Con in San Diego I can’t wait.
blackwolf says
Vacation!!!
Niki says
Looking forward to having free time, reading, relaxing
FreakChiq says
Just relaxing and reading a lot of books 🙂
Elizabeth says
relaxing by the pool
Kathy Eyre says
I’m looking forward to swimming and reading!
Janita says
reading books, spent some time with friends, sunshine:)
Danielle B! says
I’m very much looking forward to running around barefoot, relaxing, reading and being able to wear shorts and tank tops again.
Noely Jeleen says
Family trips and more free time! 😀
Jessie says
I’m looking forward to moving. The new house has the best, will be, reading spots.
Cheryl says
BBQ’s and bonfires!
Wehaf says
I’m looking forward to my vacation abroad!
Ana Lara says
I’m looking forward to swimming and swimming!
gustosa giveaways says
going to the beach
Kimberleigh says
Sleeping in and reading!
Matt Ferrell says
beach!
Holly says
I’m hoping to catch up on my Goodreads Reading Challenge for the year. I’m currently 7 or so books behind :S
Andrea Williams says
I am looking forward to my family coming to visit.
BookAttict says
I’m looking forward to reading — a lot — on the beach!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
Megan Blackwell says
I’m definitely looking forward to not having to go to school for three months. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
fishgirl182 says
going to the beach! thanks for the giveaway!
Linda: Book Ninja says
I’m really looking forward to running. A lot. The best thing is that I’m with my friends. Summer can’t get here soon enough!
Thank you for the giveaway!
Krista R says
Getting a nice golden tan! And not getting burned 🙂
Julie Wood says
I am so excited about going to the beach and swimming, and riding my bike!
brookea_2006 says
Getting caught up on reading the giant stack of books I’ve bought 🙂
SarahS @ WondrousReadings (YA) says
I can’t wait to go swimming this summer! (=
reading mind says
feeling better and recovery
adeeb says
reading of course 🙂
debbie says
Getting to work in my garden.
Joan says
Spending time with family
Janhvi says
I’m looking forward to reading lots of books!
Erin K. says
I’m looking forward to baseball and bbqs.
ntzee says
spending time with the family and catching up on some reading. TY for the giveaway!
polly says
spending time with our 3 year old grandson
Amanda W says
Seeing my parents and graduating from grad school.
Meliya says
I’m looking forward to spending time with loved ones at a local lake!
Allie says
I look forward to spending a lot of time at the beach with my friends 😀
Emily R says
I’m getting LASIK, going to warped tour, & taking a trip to DC. Super excited for all 3!
Susan Smith says
I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time by the pool.
Kat says
Getting to spend time outdoors, especially after being stuck inside all winter long.
Shelver506 says
I’m going to ride roller coasters!
Ricki says
Summer is the only time I have normal working hours.
Steph @ A Dream Within A Dream says
I’m looking forward to going to the beach & being able to read outside! Thanks for the giveaway!
Soha Molina says
to swimming
kindlemom1 says
Mostly I am looking forward to no schedules, enjoying the warm sun while reading a great book.
ANN* says
Spending time with family and friends . Working in my vegetable garden and with the flowers out in the fresh air
Jennifer Irving says
This is the first summer in 5 years I’ll be off, and will get to spend with my boys. I better get a tan darnit!
NGS says
Riding my bike and not having to worry about how many layers to wear when I leave the house!
Heather N says
I am most looking forward to catching up on my sleep and reading.
Amber Lane says
My summer research, as dorky as that sounds, haha. I’m excited about it!
colleen boudreau says
Getting some sun! 🙂
DeeDee Griffin says
Reading by the pool!
Abby says
Just some summer reading and ice cream eating
Sonia says
I’m looking forward to reading books non-stop! 🙂
Throuthehaze says
I’m looking forward to spending more time outdoors
Ange/Libby Blog (@marmaladelibby) says
READING!!!!
Laura says
I can’t wait to finally finish the Hunger Games series. It’s #1 on my to-do list this summer!
Lexie@BookBug says
I am looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors in my hometown of Jackson Hole, WY.
Rebecca Hipworth says
I’m looking forward to sunbathing. 🙂
Yto says
hopefully it will be windy and rain a lot.
Krista says
I am looking forward to reading and the pool!
Staci A says
We’re looking forward to visiting the zoo and going swimming.
kamilah says
I am most looking forward to the beach!
Crystal says
Hanging out at the pool/beach!
Michele Behlen says
I’m looking forward to being out side and enjoying the nice weather.
Deb Pelletier says
The beach and reading , Happy Splash hop. 😉 deb p
r.d1@myfairpoint.net
Melissa Okimoto says
Playing at the park with my gorgeous little girl
Lacey T says
The trips to the beach and reading tons of books!
Dani C. says
I am looking forward to reading and hanging out with my family!
Philippa says
In Australia it’s just hitting chilly winter 🙂 But what I love about summer is beautiful lazy days at the beach with no mobile phone access just fun with family and friends!
Catie says
swimming swimming swimming!!!
Elizabeth says
I’m looking forward to my favorite bands on tour!
deanna_boocock says
Can’t wait to sit in my garden and read Starters.
A.D. Duling says
I love spending time with the family at the beach and in St. Augustine…
Megan @ Books-andTeacups says
I’m seeing my sister for the first time in almost 2 years! She lives in Australia, whilst I’m in England. I can’t wait 🙂 especially because we always share books! 😉
Christina K. says
I’m looking forward to the beach:)
catherine c says
visiting my family in nyc
TayteH says
I’m looking forward to my vacation to Minnesota
mel says
I’m looking forward to the raspberries and blueberries ripening, though really, its the part when they’ve all been picked and I’m laying on the couch gorging on the bounty.
Thank you for the giveaway!
William says
I’m looking forward to lots of time spent with my family and my books!
Karen @ Books Beside My Bed says
I am most looking forward to reading the new Heather Wells book by Meg Cabot.
Stephanie Verhaegen says
Vacation!
AimeeKay says
I’m most looking forward to spending time with my kids! Thanks for the giveaway!
franchie15 says
Long sleep 😀
Ella says
Going to the seaside! 🙂
miki says
recolting the fresh fruits from the garden
carla says
More time to read and spend time with my family
scarlettkitty at hotmail dot com
Janet W. says
Look forward to going to the beach!
Birgit says
Well, I am actually looking forward to the end of summer, because then I’ll go to Disney World in September 🙂 as for summer itself I hope to be able to be out and about as much as possible.
Lara says
Mostly swimming and relaxing at the beach :))
Moirae the fates says
I’m looking forward to finding a job and reading.
Sue Sattler says
I’m looking forward to swimming, reading outside, cooking out and playing in the rain.
Carole M says
I’m looking forward to warm summer nights on the back deck with good friends.
Jacqueline Diaz says
I’m looking forward to being able to do things with the kids and go swimming!
Ashley says
I’m going on vacation with my family to Bora Bora!
Betsy Barnes says
I am most looking forward to family cook outs this summer 🙂
Thuy Vu says
I am looking forward to swimming.
Dianna Thomas says
The sunshine, picnic,and my gardens getting more of it all
Jessie C. says
I am looking forward to camping trips and all sort of outdoor activities.
lynaeve says
Having more time to make my own things like syrup and cleaner. But mostly sewing.
Stephanie Hungerford says
I really love swimming so that is what I am looking forward doing
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
swimming and camping
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Jennifer B says
Can’t wait to go camping!
Anna says
I am mostly looking forward to the nice weather when you do not have to put on hats and gloves on the kids!
Lisa Richards says
My daughter’s wedding
Karen Glatt says
I am looking forward to getting to swim at the lake, and getting to go camping!
Nina Kimwa says
I am looking forward to take a long vacation in Hawaii
Lorna England says
Looking forward to SUNSHINE! (it was a cold, dark Ohio winter!)
Sonya Neely Blanton says
I am most looking forward to spending quality time with my children this summer! =D
jodi lasher says
I look forward to watching the kids softball games the most.. Thanks a bunch
Jennifer Rote says
I look forward to the BBQ’s.
Hermit Forall says
I’m looking forward to going swimming!
Stephanie Bourne says
I am looking forward to spending time with my 3 sweet girls.
Liberty Boblett says
I am looking forward to taking my kids to all their summer programs! We are participating in our local library’s reading program, art camp and science program. It is going to be a very busy, fun summer!