giveaway! win a set of four notneutral melamine snack sets from living rooms direct
Summer’s only just begun, so let’s celebrate outside! Our friends at Living Rooms Direct have generously offered this fabulous giveaway — leave a comment below and you’re registered to win a set of FOUR notNeutral Melamine Snack Sets in your choice of color! Choose Yellow/Orange, Blue/Green, or Red/Black, and get ready for some unbreakable outdoor summer eating fun.
Here’s how to get registered: Simply leave a comment on this post by 5 p.m. EST Wednesday, July 8, telling us about your favorite summertime outdoor activities. When comments close, we’ll choose a winner using a random number generator. Be sure to leave a working email address in the email field so we can get in touch with you if you win. And be sure to check out all the fun living room furniture and other goodies at Living Rooms Direct!
PLEASE NOTE: This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only. One entry per person, please.
July 6th, 2009 at 6:38 am
I usually like to be outside with dogs and/or children…they have so much fun on their own, I can just sit back and feel active just by watching them!
July 6th, 2009 at 6:56 am
My favourite summer activity is definitely camping! Nothing beats a cold beer in front of the fire with good company.
July 6th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Picnics with family and friends!
July 6th, 2009 at 7:15 am
here on the hot city streets of brooklyn we LOVE to bring out the sprinkler and run around on the sidewalk in front of our brownstone. the more the merrier. love seeing n’bors walk by and cool off by running their hands through the icy drops. the soundtrack of delight is priceless.
thanks for the great competition
July 6th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Bocce ball and grilling with friends of course! A little sangria, some veggie burgers on the coals, what could be better? What a cute giveaway! They’re all cute, but I especially adore the blue and green ones!
July 6th, 2009 at 7:31 am
In the summer our new favorite activity is outdoor baths for the little ones!
July 6th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Living in the desert makes outdoor activities somewhat grueling in the summer, but nothing beats grilling once the sun has gone down!
July 6th, 2009 at 7:41 am
After work, I often pick up my “holds” from the library, and I love taking them into the backyard, sitting in one of the Adirondack chairs, and thumbing through them. By this time the sun has dipped behind the 6-story pines in my backyard, but the air is still warm and the birds are singing sweetly. The dog accompanies me in this ritual, and seems to enjoy it as much as I do.
July 6th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I love to hike around the gorges of the Finger Lakes region (NY)
July 6th, 2009 at 7:47 am
These are adorable. Perfect grilling outside with the family.
July 6th, 2009 at 8:12 am
grilling out: favorite thing about summer. I love experimenting with grilled veg. fresh picked veg is great, figuring out how to grill it is better!
July 6th, 2009 at 8:16 am
i love love love outdoor concerts during the summer.
July 6th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Bathing the dog outside! He doesn’t mind being naked in front of the neighbors and I like leaving all the loose fur behind for the birds to recycle in their nests. Oh, they probably don’t, but I like to think Bucky is making a contribution. xoxo
July 6th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Sailing! I have a little 2-person sailboat, and the bf, my pup and I like to pack a lunch and set sail for open waters. :.) Either that or spending the day at the nearby national park. Man, that place is all kinds of fun!
July 6th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Camping! There’s the satisfaction in pitching a perfectly-secured tent, the way food tastes better when it’s cooked outdoors. There’s hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming. Oh, and mellow time around the campfire!
July 6th, 2009 at 9:18 am
I love sitting in the park, eating a picnic lunch with my husband. Suddenly, life becomes much slower and relaxing.
July 6th, 2009 at 9:40 am
My favorite outdoor activity is lounging in the hammock with the baby late at night.
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July 6th, 2009 at 9:44 am
We live in an area of Los Angeles that gets very hot and we do not have air conditioning. I love to hang out in the backyard, under the cool shade of our tree with a cold drink, a stack of magazines and my dogs by my side until it’s time for bed!
July 6th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Summer evenings are the best! Sitting on the patio with friends and a bottle of wine, or two, or three. ; )
July 6th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Hanging out on the front porch, chatting with the neighbors, and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
July 6th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Oh outdoor beach volleyball! And pizza and blanket in the sand. Of course with this outdoor set I could probably go for something that isn’t hands only eating.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:12 am
BBQ’ing with Family & Friends! And of course, Ladderball!!
July 6th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Favorite summertime activities: running in the sprinkler, and catching fireflies at dusk. <3
July 6th, 2009 at 10:22 am
going to the beach! even the deathly sunburn i got from that activity yesterday doesn’t temper my enthusiasm.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:30 am
free ice cream and caramel corn with a variety of live shows at the peninsula town center every saturday afternoon. i love my city.
July 6th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hiking, swimming, picnic lunches at the park.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:12 am
My favorite outdoor activity is sitting on the porch near sunset-time, sipping on sweet iced tea. Ahhhh yes!
July 6th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Swinging in a hammock with my favorite nieces and talking about what they want to be when they grow up…
July 6th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Sitting on the dock in the moonlight, watching fireflies and mullet jumping out of the water.
July 6th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Hanging out on the kayak on the lake
July 6th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Lounging in my yard with a glass of iced tea.
July 6th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I love all the fresh fruits and vegetables, and having my friends over to eat them outdoors!
July 6th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I live in Austin, so the summer days here are HOT. There’s nothing better than spending the day out on Lake Travis water skiing with friends.
July 6th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I love have a vegetable garden and getting to grill a lot of our meals. Yum!
July 6th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Nothing is better than a late afternoon cook out with family and friends followed by floating around the pool til our fingers turn wrinkley.
July 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I like to find the least-manicured lawn to play croquet on. Invite drunkard friends over to the croquet battlefield and have 911 on one-touch dialing.
July 6th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
playing in the sprinklers
July 6th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
My favorite thing is to float in the swimming pool while eating a “Big Stick” popsicle. (blue/green please, if I happen to win)
July 6th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Summertime fun? I love hanging outdoors with friends of mine and playing bocce ball, drinking cold beers.
July 6th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I live in the Aleutians…we like to fish for king crab with subsistence pots and jsut enjoy seeing green instead of brown!!
July 6th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
planting things outside in the garden… and then eating outside with food from the garden!
July 6th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
These are cool! My favorite summertime activity? Hiding in the air-conditioning!
That or buying fresh Texas peaches at the farm stand!
July 6th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Mmmmm…grilling garden fresh veggies & going to outdoor concerts!
July 6th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Me me me! me want!!!
July 6th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
cute!!
i like to gather my kids and my nieces and nephews and enjoy a game of kickball!
July 6th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Spitting watermelon seeds ppttphh!
July 6th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
We love to have breakfast together out on the deck of our vacation home in Maine. These would be perfect for that!
July 6th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I enjoy taking my boys to the Jamison Fountain in Portland. Also, we love going to the farmers market every Saturday morning to have breakfast/lunch and grab some beautiful, fresh produce!
July 6th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I love to spend a summer day working in the yard, then splashing in the pool with my guys!
July 6th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Swimming and growing veggies!
July 6th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
We all get together for a simple weenie roast (no charcoal or lighter fluid). This is usually done after limb clean up and yard work
Great incentive! It’s fun and it’s like camping at home.
My Dining room is orange yellow and red. That snack set is awesome.
July 6th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
My favorite thing to do in the summer is gather all my friends together for our annual sand volleyball tournament. We grill out, swim in the pond and of course, play sand volleyball. Some people bring their dogs and the kids are everywhere. It’s the best day all summer. And we have so much fun!
July 6th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
I love eating outside on the deck all summer long (except when it’s raining. Its like having another room in the house–one that’s easy to clean up!
July 7th, 2009 at 1:05 am
I love picnic-ing! and getting out the grill with margaritas!
July 7th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Those are too cute!
One of my favorite things is waking up early on the weekend mornings and reading outside. It’s so quiet and peaceful. I could probably stay there all day, but I start to get hungry, hee hee.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:16 am
This set is super adorable!
The kids love eating outside whenever they can, and we like to grill, run around… run in the sprinklers. But a favorite activity is playing “ladder golf” with the whole family.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:10 am
I love to read a good book by the pool, take a dip, and then cool off with a snowcone or a fun drink garnished with fruit.
Thanks for the giveaway! I love the blue & green set!
July 7th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Love to just go outside and play with my kids without having to spend time putting on eighteen layers of outerwear. And running outside on a nice summer morning is fantastic.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:24 am
One of my favorite events to attend every summer is a Shakespeare In The Park festival at our local Arboretum. Its so much fun to gather all my friends together for a picnic, some wine & a play!
July 7th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Hmmmmm. I’d say leisurely bbq-ing leading into a bonfire. Thanks for the giveaway!
July 7th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I love cold suppers on my Brooklyn roof deck. If I didn’t share it with a few dozen neighbors, I would move most of my daily operations to the roof for the duration of the season.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I love riding a bike, going for a swim, and reading a good book, preferably all in the same day.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:43 am
i love camping and boating – we have yet to spend a whole weekend at the house this summer, and that’s just the way we like it!
July 7th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Playing in my garden and reading a book by the pool. Preferably in that order.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Cute! I always loved going to the beach for a barbecue and a bonfire in the summer. We used to live on an island, and it was so fun. Now I live inland, so it’s a bit harder to get to the beach, but we make due with the local park.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Going to the beach, duh!
July 7th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I love grilling outside on the grill and relaxing with friends over a tasty meal — steaks or chops, grilled corn, skewered veggies — and glasses of crisp white wine. Oh, and you gotta have great conversation!
July 7th, 2009 at 10:46 am
My favorite summer activity is reading on the front stoop!
July 7th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
My favorite summer activity is helping my children catch lightning bugs after a nice long day at the pool!
July 7th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
We bought an inexpensive projector (the kind you attach a DVD player too) and some cheap speakers from the computer store and a shower curtain liner and we have a BYOB movie night in the backyard every couple of weeks. All family and friends come and hang out in lawn chairs and on blankets!
July 7th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
These are great!! Perfect colors. Keeping my fingers crossed!
July 7th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Sitting out on the back deck with a pitcher of sangria and a platter of nibbles.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I would love to win the orange/yellow set for my sister! I love how it stays light outside until 9:30 at night (at least here in Western Washington), we can stay outside late and go to lots of parks.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:01 am
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July 8th, 2009 at 5:20 am
My husband and I enjoy packing up the dog and the camera, aiming the GPS in a random direction, and driving. We pack a picnic lunch, snacks, and water, and take in whatever we happen to hit in that direction. We have found some great things to do this way… shopping, attractions, markets, you name it. And every trip is different, with a different experience every time!
July 8th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Travel…locally and a bit further. Day trips a cool. Back road travel and unexpected stops to road side curiosities. Very cool.
July 8th, 2009 at 6:04 am
I like green and they’d be a nice way to take snacks to the adirondack chairs on the porch where I quite like reading on lazy summer days.
July 8th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Theatre in the Park: lawn chairs, picnic, good friends, and a show. Can’t get any better than that.
July 8th, 2009 at 7:16 am
The beach! We go with friends every Tuesday, all summer long. The kids love to boogie board and throw seaweed at each other, while we dissect the latest Tour de France stages.
July 8th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I love to play badminton + bocce ball!
July 8th, 2009 at 10:47 am
My favorites are picnics, tennis, croquet, hiking, long walks in the early evening, bike rides, going to the beach, etc.
July 8th, 2009 at 11:33 am
I love going camping! I can’t wait to head up to an island on Lake George next week and spend time grilling, boating, swimming and reading in the sun!
July 8th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I love LOVE flotsoming! I am also a big fan of berry and fruit picking.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
summer for me is farmers markets all the time. I love fresh produce and walks through the park
July 8th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
My favourite is an afternoon at the beach, picking dulse and getting soaked.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
what the heck is flotsoming? (Don’t worry, i won’t count myself in the entries)
July 8th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
For me, nothing is more summer-like than walking down our local trail with our pup and people-watching over dinner.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
outdoor markets, camping, lemonade, sidewalk chalk and kite flying
July 8th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
I love coming home from work, grabbing my favorite novel and reading on the back patio for a little while under it’s time to get dinner ready. Then having our family dinner out there.