Whether you were born in the Midwest or you've come by choice, there are some summertime traditions or rituals that are absolute necessary to complete, or you can't say that you actually had a summer. With summer in full swing now, it's time to get all of these summer traditions checked off the bucket list!
1. Eating Watermelon like this:
2. Watching Fireworks in the neighbor’s backyard.
3. Eating Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake.
4. Going to Barbecues.
5. Shucking & then eating fresh sweet corn on the Cob
6. Watching Drive-in Movies
7. Playing Cornhole because it’s too hot to play any other sport
8. Seeing everyone you know at the Small-Town Festivals/Carnivals
9. Going to Outdoor Concerts
10. Swimming in Lakes
11. Wearing Cutoff T-shirts
12. Making homemade slip n’ slides
13. Frequenting the small town ice cream shop
14. Catching Fireflies
15. Camping Out (even if it’s just in the backyard)
Summertime seems to be loved by all, proven by the various country songs about it and the fact that they don't make us go to school during this time. No matter what your summer plans are, take some time to enjoy these carefree, priceless moments of sweet summertime in the Midwest!