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During the month of June, Scott Common Sense is all about making the most of the time you spend with family and friends. From unique ideas on how to spend Father’s Day, to creating affordable get-togethers, Scott Common Sense is your go-to destination for tips and advice.
Mommy Brain Reports has teamed up with Scott Common Sense to giveaway one $50 Visa Gift Card to put towards those backyard barbeques, along with coupons for Scott Long Lasting products. Just leave your favorite summer tip in the comments section below for your chance to win!
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I love to make homemade popsicles for my kiddos with juice to cool them down after playing outside.
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1st tip Don’t let hubby near the grill. Actually, don’t always cook on high it’s ok to cook something slow and long.
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Follow you on twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/lizzydear/status/2447887556
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Favorite summer tip? GET WET! Water hose, sprinkler, water guns, pool, whatever it takes!
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Twitter, RSS and email Have a fun day!
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I am following on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/2448197387
I am enjoying walking my dog, Pepper. in the evenings when it cools down a little.
I am also enjoying some extra sleep since school is out!
conserve water, use a sprinkler, don’t let the kids mess with the outdoor faucet unless one is hooked up!
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.-= Ron Miller´s last blog ..What was John Roebling working on when he got the on-the-job injuries that killed him in 1869? =-.
Summer tip: water in the morning or evening, not during the heat of the day.
My tip is to find some activities you can do with the kids for some fun quality summer fun. Make summer treats,work on crafts,go on hikes and scavenger hikes.. Do that a couple hours a day and the kids are happy to go play by themselves to give you a rest. Thank you!
I’m a subscriber.
Following via e-mail
I follow on Twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2473153037
My four year old and I planted a garden this summer. We started it from seed packs for about $10 total and we’ve just started harvesting lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, squash and lots of herbs. We’ve saved ourselves money and I’ve taught him a lot about growing plants and taking care of them in the process!
Savor the sun: harvest from a dewy garden, soak in an afternoon pool, and linger in the dusk, drinking every last drop of summer.
tweet #2
http://twitter.com/sweepstaking/statuses/2480912933
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On the hottest part of the day its better to keep the kids in the house. That would be a great time for a summer snack and reading.
The links to Scott Commonsense aren’t working.
We use the sprinkler instead of a little pool that way he gets to have fun in the water and we water the grass at the same time!
I also follow with RSS.
I like to take veggies out of my garden and wrap them in foil with a little butter and salt and put them on the grill for about 15 minutes. This is great to have with dinner. I especially love mixing squash, onions, and banana peppers. Garlic salt is good too. This gets me out in the garden and in a little bit of sun for a short time during the day in the summers at least.
Follow @theladya and tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2498257689
I am a subscriber to your blog
.-= Beth – PlusSizeMommy´s last blog ..Baby Banz – Babies can be fashionable too! =-.
my favorite summer tip is, when making corn on the cob… first soak it in water with leaves on it, then cook on the grill , still with silks and leaves on it. grill it, and then after about 15 minutes, take off grill peel back silk and leaves (think called husks) and enjoy, VERY YUMMY !!!
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I follow on twitter
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http://twitter.com/PlusSizeMommy/status/2500841590 tweeted it
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My summer tip is we do shopping at our local farmers market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Everything is so much fresher and it helps out the farmers. Makes a fun Saturday outing with the grandkids.
when cooking BBQ ribs, cook em slow and low on the grill, they will be the best ribs you have ever had ! tender and juicy !!! – summer tip 2
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http://twitter.com/PlusSizeMommy/status/2509833824 tweeted it again 😉
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My summer tip is that I always freeze water bottles and juice boxes to take on trips or picnics because it saves money and you always have an icy cold beverage for those HOT days of summer lol
The humidity is awful here in South Carolina!
Thank you for the chance to win! I love Scott products too! Nice blog you have here!
I don’t see my 1st comment lol-I guess it’s being moderated
I subscribed to your email newsletter/brain reports
oops, I’m blind haha-It was because I had a different tab up! sorry! at least it’s there lol
I am following you on twitter and tweeted:)
http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/2510122842
I also voted for you in the blogs you’ve learned the most category(BlogDeluxe) just because I like your blog! 🙂
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2512680618
http://twitter.com/PlusSizeMommy/status/2514907591 tweeted it again !!
.-= Beth – PlusSizeMommy´s last blog ..Calypso Studios, S.H.O.P Totes =-.
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2516124507
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2531068079
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Tweeted today
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2531984859
Wednesday afternoon tweet:
http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/2536804781
Fo summer we buy local, it is usually freshest and less expensive. Plus the famers and markets need the business.
We use alot of our veggies & fruits in salads and pasta to make a filling, meal or sidedish.
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My summer tip?
Enjoy every minute you have with your kids. Mine are all teenagers now and one will be leaving for college in August. Time has zipped past us.
I’m able to be home with them since I teach high school,,,,,so I can hang out with them.
I love being with them. They really are cool!
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My tip is don’t forget the sunscreen! Summer is no fun when you are recovering from a suburn! 🙂
Tweeted : http://twitter.com/PlusSizeMommy/status/2547267336
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2548280187
Our summer we spend at our county fair my son is in four H so its busy
7/9 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2553394344
7/9 tweet http://twitter.com/JD_Denver_SW/status/2553994472
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2565721043
http://twitter.com/PlusSizeMommy/status/2575964473 tweeted again
7/10 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2576463957
7/11 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2585032226
7/11 tweet: http://twitter.com/JD_Denver_SW/status/2592093045
7/12 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2598634578
7/13 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2615825205
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/JD_Denver_SW/status/2620519769
7/14 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2633485863
My favorite tip is keep something cool for your kiddos to drink and a change of clothes with you!
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2640291416
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2651111931
7/15 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2652123360
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/JD_Denver_SW/status/2663728821
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/2667085351
7/16 tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2670210336
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/JD_Denver_SW/status/2689261358
7/17 final tweet
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/2690418730
My tip is to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen outdoors.
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save money on your a/c bill by pulling your shades down on hot days to help keep the heat out 🙂
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Tweeted again
http://twitter.com/luckytoddler/status/2695014429
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Tweeted
http://twitter.com/luckytoddler/status/2695045434
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thanks for the opportunity! I tweeted this giveaway on 7/17
my name on twitter is momtodanielle.
spend as much time outdoors as possible.
tweeted
http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/2695260518
and a follower too
Attending parades makes for fun, free summer entertainment!