101+ Summer Blog Post Ideas

I think it's safe to say that summer has well and truly arrived here in the northern hemisphere. The sun is shining, the sky is an endless stroke of blue, and my home feels like the fiery furnace of hell. 

We're currently basking in a scorching 30'C heatwave here in England, and while the sunshine is glorious, I'm not loving the heat and the humidity so much. I feel soooo uncomfortable right now. I'm  seriously thinking about setting up camp in the freezer, and staying there 'til Autumn arrives.

I might not enjoy the summer heat, but there are lots of things about summer that I love, like taking holidays, trips to the beach, having barbecues and picnics, going to outdoor gigs, the long hours of daylight, and so much more. If you're a blogger, I'm sure you'll agree that one of great things about summer is having no shortage of day light for capturing all those blog photos, and also having so many fun topics to blog about. From blogging about your summer travels, to shooting fun summer outfits, creating colourful festival-friendly make up looks, and sharing delicious summer recipes, the possibilities for summer blog content are endless. Really, we're only limited by our imagination, and the adventures and experiences we have this summer. It's the time of year when we can really have fun with our blog content, and I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to creating my summer posts over the next couple of months.

If you're planning your blog's summer content and are stuck for ideas, don't worry; I've compiled a list of 130 summer blog post ideas to give you some inspiration. (I was planning to stop at 101, but I figured it might be helpful to share the other 29 I came up with, too). There are all kinds of ideas on the list from fashion and beauty to lifestyle and travel, so there's something for all kinds of different blogging niches here. Feel free to use as many of these ideas on your blog, vlog, or social media pages as you'd like, and to interpret them however you like. I hope they help you create some killer summer content!

Here are 130 things to blog about this summer...

Lifestyle
1. Your summer bucket list / goals for summer.

2. A look back on how many of your summer goals you achieved. (And how many you didn't).

3. 10 / 25 / 50 things everyone should do before the summer is through. (An essential summer bucket list).

4. A Day In The Life, summer edition- share photos of what you got up to during one summer's day.

5. Photo An Hour, summer edition- take a photo every waking hour of your day and compile them in a post.

6. A list of free or inexpensive ways to have fun this summer.

7. Fun ways to enjoy the light summer evenings.

8. How to have a great summer with chronic pain / illness.

9. Tips for keeping cool in the heat.

10. How to sleep in the heat.

11. Tips for surviving weddings if you're shy, introverted, and / or social anxious.

12. Share your summer homeware wish list.

Travel

13. Talk about your summer holiday plans; where are you going?

14. Blog about your summer holiday adventures.

15. Write about any summer day trips or adventures you take.

16. Share your travel bucket list.

17. 5 / 10 places to visit in your area this summer.

18. Best places to visit in your country this summer.

19. How to have a great holiday without going abroad.

20. Tips for saving for your holiday.

21. How to make some extra cash for your holiday.

22. How to travel on a budget.

23. How to book cheap holidays / hotels / flights.

24. Tips for booking last-minute holidays.

25. Travelling tips.

26. Tips for travelling with chronic pain / illness / disability.

27. Tips for travelling with children / pets.

28. Tips for taking an epic road trip.

29. How to have a great staycation.

30. Ideas for things to do on staycation.

31. Your summer travel essentials.

32. How to pack for a week / fortnight with just a carry-on.

33. How to effectively pack a suitcase.

34. What's in my carry-on?- Show your readers what you've packed in your carry-on bag.

35. What's in my suitcase?- Give your readers a peek at what you've packed in your suitcase.

36. The best holiday you ever had.

37. The worst holiday you ever had.

Entertainment
38. Share your summer playlist.

39. Talk about your favourite summer movies.

40. The best TV shows to binge watch this summer.

41. Your favourite summer reads.

42. Reviews of books you read over the summer.

43. Are you setting yourself a summer reading challenge? Blog about it!

44. What you're currently reading / watching / listening to.

45. A low down on this year's best summer festivals / gigs .

46. What to pack for a festival and what to leave behind.

47. Blog about a festival you go to.

Foodie
48. Share your favourite barbecue recipes.

49. Write about your favourite picnic recipes.

50. Blog some amazing summer recipes.

51. Share your favourite summer cocktail recipes.

52. How to throw the perfect barbecue.

53. How to throw the perfect picnic.

54. Write about a meal you had at a cafe or restaurant this summer.

55. Review a summer menu at a cafe or restaurant.

56. Talk about the best places to grab a bite in your area this summer.

Crafts and Hobbies

57. Share photos of any crafts you've been working on.

58. Blog some summer craft DIYs.

59/ Americans- share your 4th of July craft DIYs.

60. Share your summer photography tips.

61. What craft supplies you pack for your travels.

62. Give your readers a peek at your summer bullet journal pages.

63. Blog your summer stationery haul.

64. Put together a summery stationery wish list.

Blogging
65. A list of 50 / 101 summer blog post ideas.

66. The best summer photo props for your blog and social media photos.

67. How to stay productive in the heat.

68. Put together a summer Instagram round up of photos you've taken during the summer.

69. Share some summer Instagram 'Insta-stories' ideas.

70. Create and share some summer Insta-stories templates for your readers to use.

Body Positivity
71. Compile your body confidence tips for summer.

72. Advice on how to cope with body-shaming this summer.

73. How to deal with body-shaming people at weddings (whether you're the guest or the bride / groom).

74. How to treat fat people like humans (IE. with respect) this summer- and every day of the year.

75. How to love those summer freckles.

76. How to stay cool in the heat while staying covered up (for those who don't feel comfortable flashing the flesh).

77. How to bare your arms and legs with confidence this summer.

78. How to rock that bikini or fatkini this summer.

79. Share your anti-chafing tips and favourite anti-chafing products.

Fashion
80. Share all of those wonderful summer outfits you've been wearing.

81. Tips and ideas for beach to bar / office to beer garden outfits.

82. Wedding outfit ideas.

83. Share your summer fashion wish list.

84. Put together a summer fashion haul.

85. Blog your pre-holiday fashion haul- the clothes and accessories you bought to take on holiday.

86. Your pick of the best sundresses for summer.

87. The best beach bags for summer.

88. The best bikins / fatkinis to choose from this year.

89. The best one-piece swimsuits for all sizes.

90. This season's best summer sandals.

91. The best summer flip flops this year.

92. The best sunglasses out there this summer.

93. Talk about summer's top trends and your favourite pieces for each one.

94. How to make the summer's trends work for you if you're plus size.

95. Your favourite fruity fashion pieces.

96. Share photos of your favourite summer jewellery and accessories.

97. Do a 'What's In My Bag?' post.

98. Give your readers a peek at what's in your beach bag.

99. Show everyone what your summer handbag essentials are.

100. Compile some summer outfit inspiration (from plus size and straight size fashionistas).

Beauty
101. Share your summer beauty haul.

102. Show us your pre-holiday beauty haul- the beauty products you bought to take on holiday.

103. Put together a summer beauty wish list.

104. Reveal what's in your holiday make up bag.

105. Give everyone a peek at what's in your holiday wash bag.

106. Talk about the best sun / sea / swim hair products.

107. Write about the best cooling products for your skin this summer.

108. Give your two cents on the best SPFs out there this year.

109. Tell us about the best heat / sweat resistant make up products for summer.

110. Write about your favourite summer skincare products.

111. Talk about your favourite summer fragrances.

112. Your favourite eyeshadow palettes for summer (new or old).

113. Share your own festival make up tutorial.

114. Share some summer make up tutorials.

115. Create a summery nail art tutorial.

116. Share some summer nail art ideas / inspiration.

117. Write about the best nail polishes for summer.

118. Tips on how to do your own pedicure and get your feet ready for sandal season.

119. Talk about this summer's latest beauty releases.

120. The best travel-sized make up brush sets.

121. Share some effortless summer hair tutorials.

122. Your tips for treating sun burnt skin, and the best products to use to relieve the burn.

Pets
123. Share your knowledge of great places to visit with your dog.

124. Blog about any adventures you take with your pet(s) this summer.

125. Write tips on how to keep pets comfortable and safe in the heat.

126. Share recipes for dog ice lollies.

127. Best places to take your dog for doggie ice cream.

128. How to keep your dog / cat / pet calm during a thunderstorm or air show (if you live near an air field).

129. Dog friendly beaches to take your four-legged friends to this summer.

130. What to pack for your pet for your travels.

And those are 130 things you can blog about this summer.

I hope this post has given you a little inspiration, and helps you create some amazing summer content your readers will love.

What kind of content do you most enjoy reading on blogs during the summer months?

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My Birthday Wish List 2018

With my birthday less than a week away, I thought it was about time I shared my annual birthday wish list, so I'm going to share it today in lieu of my usual Wednesday Wish List post.

I like to put one of these posts together every year, but the funny thing is, I never show it to my family or friends, and wouldn't dream of asking them for presents. I might refer them to it if they beg for ideas, but I don't expect to receive anything I've compiled here. I'm not a spoilt brat! It's essentially my 'most-wanted' list; a round up of some of the pieces I'm dying to get my hands on, and would love to receive for my birthday. It's what I would choose from if I was lucky enough to be given any money for my birthday, or might treat myself to a piece or two to soften the blow of turning another year older. It would be rude not to, right?

Naturally, my birthday list is filled with plenty of fun, colourful fashion, beauty, homeware, and entertainment favourites and enough Erstwilder brooches to sink a ship because that's how I roll... Would you really expect anything different of me?

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1. This Pin Up Girl Clothing 'Lounging Lobsters' print dress is amazing! I love that print!

2. I still adore this macaw print Tropical Parrot phone case from Skinny Dip. It's perfect for summer.

3. The Too Faced Life's A Festival Eyeshadow Palette is so dreamy.

4. I'm totally smitten with The Evening Star necklace from Erstwilder's new Written in the Stars collection.

5. I'd love to add Sandy the Shy Seahorse to my Erstwilder brooch collection.

6. Collectif's Jasmine Watermelon swing skirt is the cutest skirt ever!

7. I think everyone needs a Too Faced Magic Rainbow Strobing Brush in their life.

8. I'm dying to try the Too Faced Festival Rainbow Strobe Highlighter.

9. How amazing does Tarte's Mermaid make up brush set look?!

10. I don't have a flamingo in my brooch collection, but I'd love to add Francie the Flamingo to it.

11. I'm so in love with Collectif's Jade Watermelon swing dress.

12. I need Alan the Alpaca in my brooch collection. It's a pink alpaca wearing glasses and a tie, FFS!

13. I also need Erstwilder's purple and pink Eric's Otters brooch in my life. The otters are holding hands!

14. Spectrum's Ursula Shell Brush Set is one of the best make up brush sets I've ever laid eyes on.

15. Another Erstwilder brooch I'd love to get my hands on is Lena the Blue Eyed Birman from the recent Fan Favourites collection.

16. My star sign is cancer, so it would be rude not to treat myself to the Cancer the Compassionate brooch from Erstwilder, right?

17. I've always wanted a colourful Sun Jellies Retro Basket Bag, and I love this one in yellow.

18. I'd love to add the Cath Kidston Alice Hearts Minilite Umbrella to my Cath Kidston Alice in Wonderland collection. 

19. This Spider Monkey brooch from Little Moose is adorable. Spider monkeys are the best kind of monkeys. Fact!

20. High on my Erstwilder wish list is the Neko the Beckoner brooch. Isn't he the cutest?

21. I love this bold cobalt blue floral Summer Cherish Lyra Dress from Lady Vintage. It's so pretty and eyecatching.

22. Cath Kidston's Breton Stripe Watermelon Tote looks like the perfect summer day / beach bag.

23. I adore this Molly Anne Blue Macaws Print Party Dress from Lindy Bop. That print is beautiful.

24. I really want the Alice Words Cake Stand from Cath Kidston... because I don't have enough Cath Kidston Alice in Wonderland stuff already...

25. I'd love to try some of Hawthorne Handmade's embroidery kits, especially their gorgeous Puffin Embroidery kit. Look how lovely it is!

26. This acrylic kangaroo brooch from Kimchi and Coconut is too cute- and it's on sale, too!

27. I don't need any more make up palettes, but I am tempted by Too Faced's Chocolate Gold Eyeshadow Palette...

28. The shades in the OPI 12 Piece Lisbon Mini Nail Polish Collection look gorgeous.

29. And because I haven't included enough brooches in this wish list, I had to add in this awesome Blue Lobster brooch from Kimchi and Coconut. Just give me all the novelty brooches!

30. How beautiful is the Puffin in Bloom edition of Little Women by Louisa May Allcott?!

31. I recently watched The Greatest Showman for the first time and now I can't get the songs out of my head, so I think I need The Greatest Showman soundtrack to sing along to.

32. I also need the new Panic! at the Disco album 'Pray For the Wicked' in my life. 

And that's my birthday wish list!

If you'd like to see more of the fashion, beauty and homeware pieces on my wish list this week, check out my wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish Lists here.

What's on your wish list this week?

Sunday Favourites #333

Here's this week's Sunday Favourites to bring a pop of colour to your day.

First up this week is this adorable paper squirrel cut-out from Captain Lulo.

I love this summery watermelon clutch from Studio DIY.

I want to make this sweet DIY felt toucan wall hanging from Lia Griffith.

This raspberry lemonade cake from The Scran Line looks amazing.

I'm loving this Clueless-inspired Statue of Liberty t-shirt by Kate Gabrielle!

This DIY watercolour floral pencil pouch from Oh So Beautiful Paper is so pretty.

So much love for Oh Joy's dotty living room.

I'm going to have to make these colourful cross stitch patterns from Nikki Pattern once I've finished my rainbow mandala.

I also need these awesome human anatomy cross stitch patterns from Nikki Pattern.

Aww Sam's watermelon cookie cake looks so darn tasty.

This pretty acrylic wall hanging from Oh Joy sure is eye-catching. I want!

A fun, summery pineapple and palm tree postcard display craft from Bliss Makes.

A Kailo Chic Life's DIY asymmetrical concrete planters would help make a bold statement out of your house plants.

I love this pretty DIY spring felt flower wreath from Alice and Lois.

Beautiful hair by Honey House Hair for Pulp Riot.

I'm obsessed with these colourful tattoos from Zihee Tattoo. They're so beautiful. I'd love to get a skeleton or spine and sacrum tattoo in this style, with one of the vertebrae fused down to the sacrum like my own.

Incredible pieces of street art by Italian artist Agostino Iacurci.

Lovely Links

♥ Hayley Hall talks chaffing, chub rub, and those sweaty uncomfortable bits between your legs.

♥ Katie of Stumbling Mind wrote an insightful post about mental health and holidays entitled don't let the worry of being ill ruin a holiday.

♥ I enjoyed taking a closer look at some of Erstwilder's new Written in the Stars jewellery range in Miss Hero Holliday colourful post. I kinda want them all...

♥ Studio DIY compiled a post of tips and resources on how to help families separated at the (US-Mexico) border.

♥ Here's what you should do if a service dog approaches you without its owner. Always follow a dog without an owner nearby!

♥ How having good days and bad days as a spoonie works against you. Sadly, so true. I related to this post so much.

♥ If you don't know how to support your chronically ill friend, then I encourage you to read this post!

♥ Delta Air Lines bans 'pit bull type' service and emotional support dogs. 

♥ An imperfect human's guide to body positivity.

♥ Photos of cats high on cat nip are the best cat photos.

♥ This guy tried to ban gay people from his store and it backfired hilariously. And that's what you call karma... except so far he's getting off lightly.

♥ A woman spent three years converting a bus in to a mobile home, and it looks better than most apartments. I'd happily live there.

♥ A vet reveals the craziest things pet owners have ever done, and it's hard to believe they actually happened. The one about the cat purring! I'm dying!

If you'd like to see more like this, come say "hi!" on Pinterest and Tumblr. You can also find all previous Sunday Favourites posts here.

What did you enjoy most this week?

Wednesday Wish List

Here's a few things I've been lusting after this week.

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I discovered an American handmade clothing, accessories, and jewellery brand called 'I'm Your Present' on Etsy this week, and I've fallen in love with their laser cut acrylic jewellery. These are just a few of my new favourites; there are so many other fantastic designs to choose from in their Etsy shop. I need those amazing Lisa Simpson Lizard Queen earrings in my life!

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I also love I'm Your Present's laser-cut acrylic Ariel necklace and earrings, and I have a feeling many of you will, too!

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Would you look at these gorgeous summery phone cases from Skinny Dip! The watermelon design is so fun and eye-catching, and that tropical parrot print case is just about the most beautiful phone case I've ever seen. I need to make it mine!

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Just when I thought Betsey Johnson's bags couldn't get any better, I find these; a triceratops novelty bag (I need it!) and a cactus-shaped backpack! Amazing! What will they think of next?

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I've been enjoying wearing a lot of black lately, and I can't help loving these pretty dresses from Dorothy Perkins Curve- especially that understated lace number. I think I could give them both a good home.

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Collectif always have the most beautiful dresses, and their new gingham and flamingo print Dolores swing dresses are both to die for. I'm not sure which print I love more!

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And since it wouldn't be a wish list without some Lindy Bop dresses, here are four new Lindy Bop frocks I've added to my ever-growing Lindy wish list this week. They're all so different in style, print, and colour, but all beautiful in their own right. My favourite has got to be the yellow gingham Audrey swing dress, although, the blue magpie print Kody tea dress is a close second. I already have the dress in raspberry, and it's stunning, stylish, and super comfortable, too.

If you'd like to see more of the fashion pieces on my wish list this week, check out my style wish list boards on Pinterest. You can also find all previous Wednesday Wish List posts here.

Has anything caught your eye this week?

Sunday Favourites #332

Let's dive right in to this week's Sunday Favourites...

These cotton candy cupcakes from The Sprinkle Factory look so darn tasty.

I love this fun, colourful series '100 days of paper match boxes' from Cheryl Teo of Captain Lulo.

This blobfish enamel pin from Zabby Allen!

Teach girls to be somebodies instead of somebody's. I couldn't agree more.

I love this powerful feminist illustration from Kelly Angelovic.

Sprinkle Bakes' cactus garden cakes look so realistic, and almost too pretty to eat.

I adore Smile and Make's hoop art wall. This is exactly the kind of thing I'm hoping to do with my own hoop art, cross stitches, and embroideries when I have enough to fill my wall.

I'd love to have a go at this Adventure embroidery kit from The Make Arcade. Adventure is out there!

Taste the rainbow with this awesome rainbow cookie recipe from Etsy.

Why not add an explosion of colour to your walls with this gorgeous firework art print from Dorkface Shop?

This DIY Matisse inspired tote bag from Damask Love is so pretty. I'd love to give it a try.

Aww Sam's pineapple pull apart cake would be perfect for a summer celebration. Or just a regular Sunday.

A Beautiful Mess show you how to make a balloon garland for your front door. I kinda want one permanently decorating mine!

These toucan watercolours from tattoo artist Sasha Unisex are so beautiful. I've always wanted a toco toucan tattoo... maybe one on either side of my collar bones instead of the traditional sparrows / swallows.

This DIY faux terrazzo coffee table from Sugar and Cloth would be perfect for my dream living room.

Lovely Links

♥ A raccoon decided to climb a skyscraper in Minnesota, leaving the Internet anxiously holding its breath. Fortunately, the little trash panda's ascent had a happier ending than King Kong's.

♥ A woman on an airplane realised the man sitting next to her was writing nasty fat-shaming texts about her and burst in to tears, and it escalated quickly. If only more people were like the guy who stepped up.

♥ Orlando nightclub shooting survivors share their heart-breaking stories two years on. So sad.

♥ This woman shares what it's like to be an unwanted child and makes a powerful point supporting abortion rights. Her story is heart breaking.

♥ Frida Kahlo: getting personal with the artist who was ahead of her time. Such an icon!

♥ 15 things you're awesome at because you have a chronic illness. This!

♥ 17 unpopular things people with chronic illness do for the sake of their health. Your health has got to come first, even if other people don't like it.

♥ 17 side-effects of fibromyalgia we don't talk about. But we should.

♥ Sarah's new cockapoo puppy, Teddy, is too cute for words.

♥ I enjoyed taking a peek at Lucky Kitsch's kitschy home tour.

♥ Think blogging is easy? Have a read of Hayley Hall's a week in the life post about the realities of being self employed and a full time blogger.

♥ Amie, The Curvaceous Vegan, shared 6 ways to have a ridiculously productive week. I need to take note!

♥ I want to holiday in Aruba after reading Becky Bedbug's travel post five reasons to visit Aruba. It looks so beautiful.

♥ Have you read my post about how to make money online by answering surveys yet? If you want to make a little extra cash, go check it out! It includes my tips for participating in paid surveys and 5 of the best survey sites to use to start earning. It's not a scam or a sponsored post; just my personal advice from eighteen months of earning money this way. to help you guys out 

If you'd like to see more like this, why not check out my Pinterest and Tumblr? You can also find all previous Sunday Favourites posts here.

What did you enjoy most this week?