Hello Zwinktopia!

I don't know about you all but my summer is FLYING by. I can't believe the summer is almost over, I still have so much I want to do!

During the coldest months of winter I always think of all of the fun things I want to do when summer finally arrives. Yet it always seems that when summer does arrive, it passes way too fast to accomplish all of the things I had in mind.

So as you could have guessed I am at the beach writing this blog post! I have been in deep thought for the past hour (while working on my tan of course) and I have decided to create my top five things to-do before Summer ends list:

1. Go on a Picnic!

A REAL one guys. I'm talking about getting together a red and white checkered blanket, a wooden basket and homemade sandwiches on Wonderbread. Pick a day that is supposed to have nice weather and go to a local park to set up. When I get back home I plan on grabbing my special someone and heading to my favorite park in CT, Kent Falls. There is nothing like having a fabulous picnic with the beautiful waterfalls in view.

2. Go to the beach!

Yes, I know. You are probably all rolling your eyes because the beach is what I have been talking about all summer long. But trust me, you will regret not going to the beach one last time in December when you are freezing cold and it's snowing. So grab some SPF and head to the beach!

3. Back-to-school Shopping!

This applies to you even if you are not heading back to school, the beginning of Fall always consists of GREAT back-to-school specials and sales. So head to the mall, bring that hard earned summer cash and look for the sales!

4. Grab some ice cream!

I realize that you can have ice cream all year round, but there is nothing like going to your local ice-cream parlor on a hot summer night, preferably in time to watch the sun set. Remembering nights like that will get you through the brutal cold months of Winter!

5. Last but not least...spend time with family and friends!

Once Summer ends, the craziness begins! Everyone gets super busy with back-to-school madness so plan a picnic, a pool day, or that much needed catch-up phone call. Make sure to spend time with your loved ones while Summer is still here!

I hope you all are able to accomplish my five things to-do before Summer ends. Enjoy the rest of your Summer and be sure to take advantage of all of the hot sunny days!