Big thank you to The Motherhood and Oshkosh B’gosh for sending me a #ForeverSummer package so that we could share our summer fun with you!
It’s summer time – finally. It feels like spring took forever to get here, and even once it arrived, it was so cold and dreary. But then one day, like a switch had flipped – the sunshine arrived! We opened the pool a few weeks earlier than usual, the kids just got out of school {my nephews spend the summer break with me} – and we’re ready for fun.
We’d hoped for a trip to the beach this summer, somewhere on the Oregon Coast. But, it’s not going to work out for us. But just because there’s no beach doesn’t mean there’s no fun! We’ve got a big in ground pool, sprinklers, water balloons – and the Mister even helped me build a SUPER fun Kiddie Car Wash out of PVC pipe. It’s like a big ride-through sprinkler for the kids, and they love it. {Directions coming soon, but you can see it in the video below – so keep reading :)}
So – since most of our summer fun is spent outdoors and around the water, I was SUPER excited to stock up on summer swimwear for Abby. We headed out for a daytrip about an hour and a half away, to visit Oshkosh in North Bend, Washington. And seriously – how darn cute is this stuff? I mean, I want someone to make this whole outfit in MY size! So fun. Watch the video below to see it in action – her funny dance moves at the beginning are my favorite part!
Click to Tweet: “Summer feels like forever when you make memories that last.” – @sunandsipcups #OshkoshSummer
Forever Summer is a new campaign from Oshkosh B’gosh, that’s all about celebrating all of the little moments that make summer special. We created this video using a GoPro – it mounts right onto your chest or a helmet, so that we could capture what summer fun looks like from Abby’s point of view. If you’ve never tried one, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s so much fun to see the world from your little one’s point of view <3
Our video is featured on the Oshkosh Forever Summer website this week – plus you’ll find TONS of really fun ideas for more splish-splashin’ fun in the sun. There’s a new theme – and new video from another family! – featured every week. Click it, pin it, tweet it, share it – there is so much fun packed into their site! You can also share your own photos on Instagram using the #OshkoshSummer hashtag, for a chance to get featured on their site, or have them share on Instagram. Like one of my faves, below…
You can see a few more pics from our summer fun too – here’s a close-up of this little swim diva, a pic of the swim cover-up dress I bought to match, picking fruit in the garden, and a better look at our Kiddie Car Wash. Follow the #OshkoshSummer hashtag on Twitter and Instagram too, to see lots of other summer fun and fashion for kids – from real moms just like you and me!
But they of course carry MUCH more than just swimwear at Oshkosh B’gosh – they have some of the prettiest fashions for little girls, for all occasions. From play clothes in bright colors and happy patters, to colorful dresses and accessories. And – I’m giving YOU a chance to stock up on some fun summer fashion for free. Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to enter to win a $50 Oshkosh gift certificate!
Check out the uh-MAY-zing deals on Oshkosh B’gosh kids summer fashions, and visit the Forever Summer section for new ideas for summer fun updated weekly!
Giveaway is open to US residents only, 18+. Winner will be chosen at random, and will be notified via the email they used to enter. Winner will have 48 hours to confim their prize, or an alternate will be chosen. Prize will be awarded from sponsor as an electronic gift code. Thanks for reading – and good luck!
I totally want to make fruit ice cubes! So refreshing!
The treasure hunt is a cute idea!
That is too cute!!! Enjoy summer!
Seashell Painting looks like a fun beach activity.
Chalk Target with water balloons looks like a lot of fun!
I like the fruit ice cubes idea in lemonade
I love the Lawn Tic-Tac-Toe idea! How fun!
I like the seashell painting idea!
I love the beach theme. I have bought my grand daughter several summer outfits for the beach and they all look so cute on her.
I love the 5-POCKET EMBROIDERED SHORTS!
The kids love watermelon so I like the http://foreversummer.oshkosh.com/activities/melon-stars
I like the treasure hunt activity.
Love the lawn tic tac toe
I love the seashell painting idea! might try it ;)
Sitting by the pool with a popsicle is so my kind of fun for sure!! ;)
I think my grand daughter would love the lawn tic tac toe!
The sea shell painting is so cute, I think I would even join in for that!
I love the OSHKOSH Original Graphic Tees they have especially the one with the cat on it because my daughter loves cats!
I would like to do the seashell painting.
Would love to try the Tin Can Stilts!
I like the fruit ice cubes and the seashell painting.
I like the fruit ice cubes idea.
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Hello! The fruit ice cubes is a great idea! What a neat way to add flavor to Summer time drinks. Pretty too. Thanks!!
I like the Patriotic Pretzel Sticks idea :)
Oh Carter would love the Seashell Painting! He has really turned into our little painter!
This would be a gift for my beautiful grandbabies so I would let them choose,thanks
Seashell Painting seems great fun something i would definitely try with the lil ones x
Any kind of food or the treasure hunt my kids would love!
Seashell painting is a great idea!
I like the painting of the Seashells, such a cute idea.
Your video is too darn cute. I love her reaction to going through the car wash. Adorable. Great choice in outfits! Id pick the same!
i like the lolly jane games !:) very fun thanks so much!
I like the tic tac toe lawn idea..seems like fun.
The lawn tic tac toe is a really adorable idea!
http://foreversummer.oshkosh.com/activities/lawn-tic-tac-toe
I like the Kitchen Made Kid Dough recipe and will be trying it at home. It looks like something that my kids would really enjoy.
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I like the Road Trip Tracker.
i like the coloring cubes idea
I like their kid friendly recipe section. Thank you
I like the Patriotic Pretzel Sticks those are so cute
I like the summer activity for Kitchen-Made Kid-Dough.
I like the HIDE & SPLASH game.
Cute outfits! I personally can not wait for summer! Im sick of the cold