Summer Of Yes: Family Bucket List

I’m super excited to be partnering with Gold Emblem Abound at CVS/pharmacy as one of the #CVSTrailMakers this year!

riding on the roller coaster

Last year I had big plans for the summer. Then life happened, work got busy, and Ayva, Terrence and I didn’t do half of the things that I wanted to do. I vowed that this summer would be different, and by publicly declaring the next few months the “Summer Of Yes”, I am making it official. This summer is all about fun and family. No excuses.

Ayva still has a week and a half left of school, but we decided to get started early. A couple of weeks ago we went to California Great America and went on as many rides as humanly possible in the few hours we were there. Ayva, typically a tentative gal, got in the spirit of yes, too. She got on a couple of kiddie rollercoasters, and even rode the gigantic swings…once by herself! Last week we went swimming in Tahoe even though it was quite chilly, and this week we laid in the living room and watched episode after episode of Inspector Gadget together. Yes, yes, and YES.

swings

You see? Having a summer of yes doesn’t have to be exotic or expensive. As long as you’re willing to forego your normal, every day routine to try something different and let your kids take the lead a little bit more, you can have a summer filled with more fun, more laughter and more memories, too.

What’s on your summer bucket list? As one of the #CVSTrailMakers, I’m committed to encouraging you all to have a Summer Of Yes, too. Happy families are healthy families. That’s a fact. You don’t have to worry about wasting your time planning a ton of snacks. A quick stop at CVS/pharmacy, a few ExtraCare coupons (like the one I just received in my email for $2 off a purchase), and you can load up on good for you snacks from the Gold Emblem line. It’s a convenient way to get to your yes activity faster! Download this free Summer Of Yes printable and ask your kids what they think of the activities. Make sure you get them to fill out the kid’s choice. This is just a start. You have 3 months to make this family time count. Don’t waste it.

Just click on the printable for a larger size to print!

Summer Of Yes Printable picture

 I want to help you get started on your family bucket list by sending one lucky Mama Knows It All reader an awesome bucketful of a variety of my favorite snacks from Gold Emblem Abound at CVS/pharmacy. Okay, so the snacks won’t actually come in a bucket, but you can trust that they’ll be delicious! Gold Emblem Abound products are always made with quality ingredients that’s good for you. One thing you can know for sure is that they will be free from artificial flavors and preservatives. Just as free as you’ll feel when you start saying YES more than you say no! Enter in the easy Rafflecopter below!  The contest ends on Friday, June 5th at midnight. US only. Good luck!

bucket of snacks

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: I’m proud to partner with CVS/pharmacy as one of the “Gold Emblem Abound Trail Makers” this year! I am being sponsored by CVS/pharmacy for my Trail Makers posts and activities, but all opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers.

32 responses to “Summer Of Yes: Family Bucket List”

  1. Shannon Baas Avatar
    Shannon Baas

    To go to the lake as much as possible.

  2. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Summer vacation to San Diego

  3. Jason Avatar
    Jason

    trip to the mountains

  4. Cynthia C Avatar
    Cynthia C

    We have a week at the beach planned.

  5. Tari Lawson Avatar
    Tari Lawson

    We are going to visit family.

  6. Ann Fantom Avatar
    Ann Fantom

    I want to ride my bike on the entire length of our local rail trail

  7. Ashley C Avatar
    Ashley C

    To go fishing and kayaking while at the beach this summer!

  8. Denise S Avatar
    Denise S

    We want to do a lot of fishing.

  9. Debbi Wellenstein Avatar
    Debbi Wellenstein

    We will be spending a good part of our summer visiting family.

  10. Marty C. Avatar
    Marty C.

    Camping, fishing, all the good stuff 🙂

  11. Paula Michele Hafner Avatar
    Paula Michele Hafner

    We are planning on going to the mountains. It’s also on our list to go to Ocean City, MD. The kids have never been to MD.

  12. Brittney House Avatar
    Brittney House

    We will be hanging out in downtown Chicago a lot.

  13. Mary Cloud Avatar
    Mary Cloud

    To go on a few road trips to fun places

  14. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    We are going to do a 100 mile bike ride together

  15. Stephanie Galbraith Avatar
    Stephanie Galbraith

    We are going to get married!

  16. Penny Snyder Avatar
    Penny Snyder

    Our bucket list for this summer is to go hiking!!~~

  17. deana Avatar
    deana

    On our summer bucket list we are going backpacking!

  18. K Johnson Avatar
    K Johnson

    We want to go to the beach and hiking in the mountains.

  19. Danielle Marie Avatar
    Danielle Marie

    just a trip to the beach. i havent been in 2 years!

  20. Amanda G. Avatar

    Unfortunately, life is getting into the way of our summer. However, we did get to see “Weird Al” Yankovic in concert last week, and that’s one thing we really wanted to do.

  21. Mary Calabrese Avatar
    Mary Calabrese

    On our list is to see the Blue Angels fly.

  22. sue14625 Avatar
    sue14625

    sight see my states attractions

  23. Jennifer J Avatar
    Jennifer J

    Going to the State Park. Thank you!

  24. Stephanie Larison Avatar
    Stephanie Larison

    Go to the Great Wolf Lodge for the first time ever.

  25. Erica B. Avatar
    Erica B.

    Go to the beach!

  26. Susan Smith Avatar
    Susan Smith

    Spending a lot of time at the pool.

  27. Rosanne Avatar
    Rosanne

    All of us are going to my oldest son’s wedding

  28. Michele C. Avatar
    Michele C.

    Thank you for the giveaway! I’d really love if my family could go to the beach for the weekend this summer.

  29. Sherry Conrad Avatar

    Going to visit my mom at Hampton Beach & my sister at the Jersey Shore.

  30. Trisha McKee Avatar
    Trisha McKee

    My daughter and I are using our days to kayak, swim, and go to road trips to Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and to the site of Woodstock.

  31. tina reynolds Avatar
    tina reynolds

    Visit the oregon coast

  32. AEKZ2 Avatar
    AEKZ2

    Disneyland!

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