The perfect time to start journaling is during the summer season. If you are looking for creative writing prompts to inspire you during your next summer vacation, we’ve got you covered with 50 story starter ideas.
50+ Summer Journal Prompts For Moms
Whether you want to document your favorite summer activities, create a summer bucket list, highlight your favorite food, or just to a mental health brain dump, this is the perfect way to spend a hot summer day.
Here are 50+ creative journal prompts that you can use in your summer journal:
- Describe your favorite summer memory from childhood.
- Write about a summer tradition you have started with your family.
- Reflect on a recent family vacation or day trip.
- What are your summer plans?
- Describe a perfect summer day for you.
- Write about a favorite summer recipe and why you love it.
- Reflect on a challenge you faced this summer and how you handled it.
- Write about a summer activity you enjoy with your children.
- Describe the sounds and smells of summer in your neighborhood.
- Reflect on how you balance work and family life during the summer.
- Write about a book you plan to read or have read this summer.
- Reflect on your favorite outdoor activity.
- Write about a place you want to visit someday in the summer.
- Describe a summer project you have started or completed.
- Reflect on the changes you notice in nature during summer.
- Write about how you stay cool during hot summer days.
- Describe a summer festival or event you have attended or want to attend.
- Reflect on your favorite summer clothing or fashion.
- Have you ever gone down a very tall summer slide?
- What is your favorite food truck to come across?
- Write about a summer movie or TV show you enjoy watching.
- What is your favorite time of the day?
- Describe a summer activity you did as a child and have continued with your kids.
- Reflect on how you feel about summer ending and the start of a new school year.
- Write about a summer camp experience, either yours or your child’s.
- Describe your favorite summer flowers or plants.
- Reflect on how you manage screen time for your kids during summer.
- Write about a summer picnic or barbecue you have had or want to plan.
- Describe your favorite summer scent and why it’s special.
- Reflect on the importance of self-care during the busy summer months.
- Write about a summer sport or hobby you enjoy.
- Are you someone that likes to visit an amusement park?
- Describe a memorable summer sunset or sunrise.
- Reflect on how you encourage your kids to stay active during summer.
- Write about a summer concert or music festival you have attended or want to attend.
- Describe your favorite summer fruit and a recipe you use it in.
- Reflect on how you maintain a healthy diet during summer.
- Write about a summer tradition from your culture or heritage.
- Describe a summer holiday and how you celebrate it with your family.
- Reflect on the ways you stay organized during the busy summer months.
- Write about a summer craft or DIY project you have done or want to try.
- Create a short story revolving around motherhood in the summer.
- Who is your current best friend, and what are your plans for the warmer months?
- Describe a summer road trip you have taken or want to take.
- What is something you did last summer that you hope to accomplish again?
- List 10 things you hope to accomplish by the end of summer.
- Growing up, what was your favorite summer job?
- What is your favorite song to listen to while sitting on the beach or by the pool?
- Reflect on how you help your kids maintain their learning during summer break.
- Write about a summer party or gathering you have hosted or attended.
- Describe a favorite summer drink and how to make it.
- What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
- Reflect on the benefits of spending time outdoors during summer.
- Write about a summer volunteer activity or community service project.
- Describe your favorite summer getaway destination.
- Reflect on how you prepare for the back-to-school transition.
- Write about a memorable summer experience with friends.
- Describe your ideal summer evening routine.
- Reflect on how summer impacts your family’s daily schedule.
- What is your favorite summer treat?
- Write about a summer activity that helps you relax and unwind.
- Describe your favorite way to stay active during summer.
Summer journaling helps you to slow down while providing a creative outlet. When curating a list of summer experiences, be sure to include journal writing on the list. It’s not just for young kids. Moms can truly benefit from the activity as well.
You can always continue to work on your creative writing skills as you age, but here’s a secret! Your journal doesn’t have to read like one of your favorite books. A brain dump doesn’t have a specific formula. Just get your thoughts out onto the blank page, and don’t worry about whether or not it sounds like your favorite book.