Thursday 3 September 2015

The perfect summer's day #Justrefresh

The late summer days need to be seized, we need to inject as much colour into our lives as possible before the leaves start falling and the skies turn grey. Ocean Spray are on hand to help brighten up our days, and inspire us to capture and celebrate those special moments we encounter with our family.

Sometimes the perfect summer memories are created with just the right blend of careful planning, with some spontaneous moments thrown in.


Take this glorious summer's walk we had a few weeks back.  Armed with little more than some warmer clothes in case the weather changed, some tasty Ocean Spray juice cartons and snacks in the bag and an OS map to save us getting hideously lost, we headed off to find an idyllic English Country field.



Following the footpaths, it was obvious that some of these routes had not been trodden in quite some time.  The tangle of brambles and overgrown foliage provided ample opportunity for swashbuckling our way through, cutting a swathe through the undergrowth.  Parts looked like fairytale lands, secret hidden worlds where nymphs and fairies must surely hide.





But sometimes, when taking the path less travelled, it's best to get a lift. Daddy's broad shoulders took the weight and lifted her high above the golden grasses, alive with the chirrup of crickets.


Discovering the perfect golden cornfield, it proved to be the ideal spot to stop for refreshment break.  Nibbling on a piece of corn, Ruby noticed how the stalk was hollow, just like a drinking straw.  Given that the harvested stalks are also called straw, we pondered whether this was the origin of straws as we know them.



The next field along had been cut, infact the combine harvester was just finishing up the last corner, gathering the wheat, so we picked up a stray stem, gave it a quick rinse through with water and tried it out.  It was perfect!  



It was such an unexpected discovery, and one that we'll always remember making together as a family.  These are the types of little moments that made our summer so colourful. It was the ideal countryside drinking straw to enjoy our refreshing Ocean Spray juice through. 


Packed with vitamin C but with less sugar, Ocean Spray Light Cranberry Juice has only 20 calories per 250ml, so it's the perfect way to rehydrate on a summer day.  Full of juicy flavour, it's a real hit with our family.


After all that adventuring it was time to return home for a snack of yoghurt-covered Craisins and another refreshing drink - it's thirsty work this exploring!




I'm working with BritMums and Ocean Spray highlighting the everyday moments of colour that give each of us a little lift, just like Ocean Spray adds colour to our day and delights us all year round. I have been compensated for my time. All editorial and opinions are my own. Visit OceanSpray for more information. 

15 comments:

  1. I love pouch drinks for taking on walks as they are so light to carry. I'm a bit partial to Ocean Spray myself.

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  2. What a beautiful way to spend a day! And what a find to discover natural straws!

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  3. I thought you had misspelt raisins until I saw the packet! I remember hitching a ride on my dad's shoulders as a child and how much fun it was, I kinda miss being able to do that!

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  4. I love your storytelling and enjoyed reading about your fun day out. I'm thirsty now too!

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  5. My kids picked up stray bits of straw when we visited a local working farm. I did wonder if it could be used for anything. I would have never thought of using it as a straw! I love Ocean Spray juice too.

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  6. Your walk looks amazing. I also like the look of the Craisins, I shall have to find them in the shops.

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  7. What a wonderful way to spend the day. x

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  8. That looks like a fabulous walk and daddy's shoulders are a fave with mine too. I have to admit that we tend to stick to trails as we have little ones, unless we know the area well

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  9. I love going on an adventure and those drinks look ace for one.

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  10. I love impromptu country walks where you just see where you end up :)

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  11. Sounds like a great adventure and the sort of day I love and what family memories are made of. Beautiful post. Commenting for myself and on behalf of BritMums and thanking you for taking part.

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  12. Looks like you had a lovely day. It kind of makes me miss the summer now I'm sitting here with my slippers on trying to keep my feet warm!

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  13. gorgeous photos of Ruby, especially the corn one - she's a smart girl that one!

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  14. What a wonderful walk and what stunning photo's. I'd have been clicking like a loon. How many pics did you take? ;)

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  15. I love your cornfield photos! I need to see if there are any cornfields left so I can try and take some too!

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