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August 13, 2017
Colorado, Summer

The Last Days of Summer

Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer

Thank you Coleman for sponsoring this post! All content and opinions are my own.

This week was the last week of summer before school starts back up. My little niece start 1st grade next week and my days with her will soon consist of more carpool lines and less day trips. I feel the weight of those summer days again – wanting to soak up every minute of it before the new season. So I ordered some Coleman gear on Walmart.com, picked it up in the store, and packed up for a snack-time with a view.

In life, the little things make a big difference. When you are 6 or 29 or 92. Instead of a typical snack at home, I packed up everything we would need for root beer floats in our Coleman cooler and we loaded up in the car. I wanted one last summer adventure before school started back up. We drove up into the mountains to an overlook of the city and parked.

We got out of the car and looked over the city. We listened for birds, watched the leaves sway in the wind, and pointed out places in the city below. We also made root beer floats and got our hands all sticky. It was worth it though. For the change of scenery, for the wonder, and for the last days of summer.

Ready for your next adventure? Big or small, go find it! Head over to Walmart.com to grab a Coleman tailgating bundle for all your gear!

Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer Elizabeth Mayberry of Oak + Oats making root beer floats with Coleman to celebrate summer

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  1. Kim Ridings says

    August 13, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    What a wonderful way to end summer vacation! Looks like you had a great time.

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 13, 2017 at 11:43 pm

      YAY! It was fun! It’s that time of the year for everyone!

      Reply
  2. Amy @ A Loved Life says

    August 14, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    This makes my heart so happy!
    I love that y’all are able to spend time like this together and enjoy those small sweet moments!

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 15, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Oh yes! They are so sweet!

      Reply
  3. gentri lee says

    August 15, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    This is SO cute, Beth!! I bet your niece had the BEST time! Makes me miss my nieces and nephews who recently moved to Australia 🙁

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 15, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      GAH! Thanks! Also, I love that we were both on the ice cream train!

      Reply
      • gentri lee says

        August 15, 2017 at 2:04 pm

        haha Same! It’s the best train there is.

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        • Elizabeth Mayberry says

          August 15, 2017 at 8:18 pm

          YES!

          Reply
  4. Julie Hood says

    August 15, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    You guys spending time with your niece is so precious!! Good luck in those carpool lanes 😉

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      August 15, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks so much girl!!

      Reply

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