We spent a lot of time in bathing suits.

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Henry and I venture to the pool or the splash playground nearly every single day. I can’t imagine summer without these activities. In the afternoons, it’s too hot to do almost anything else, and like most toddlers, Henry loves being in and playing with water.

 

Here are four little tricks for making summer water fun a bit more fun (and easier for momma, too):

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Click through to read my four favorite tips + to enter to win a $150 gift card from Albion Fit (no worries – this ‘click through’ option isn’t a permanent feature on regular HTP posts – just for giveaways).

1.) An inflatable beach ball:  Henry loves balls, but they aren’t the easiest toy to carry around.  A big, soft beach ball is easy for Henry and his friends to grab, kick, and throw.  And – most importantly – it deflates to practically nothing, so it slips right into the side pocket of my diaper bag.

 

2) Water shoes:  Okay.  I confess.  I thought water shoes were one of those things that only crazy helicopter parents forced their children to wear.  After all, I don’t remember wearing water shoes as an older kid.  But for a toddler – man, water shoes rock!  They protect Henry’s toes and feet from debris and hard edges.  Most importantly, the shoes prevent burns at the splash playground.  The other day, I put him down without shoes, and he started to say, “Hot, hot, hot!” and do a little dance.  And Henry’s actually in-between shoe sizes right now, so he wear his perfectly-fitting water shoes all day long.

 

3) Large empty yogurt containers:  Perfect for pouring and carrying water around. And ‘sharing’ water with Dad. I could buy plastic buckets, but why not reduce, reuse, recycle?

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4) Newborn bathtub: An ideal little ‘baby pool’ for our back deck.  We’ve used that bathtub more as a pool than we did as a tub!  Fill it with plastic balls and – tada! – toddler heaven.

 

My conundrum this summer was what I should wear on our water excursions.  I had Henry’s outfit down, but could never figure out my ideal situation.  I tried wearing my old string bikinis and – hah! – no way.  There’s far too much running, chasing, swinging, throwing, and general opposite-of-sun-tanning-on-the-towel behavior going on to wear a skimpy, flimsy suit.  So I tried wearing my fitness suits, the only one pieces that I owned, to the pool instead.  And while it worked okay, lap suits don’t offer much support up top and are too snug to be comfortable on dry land.

 

Enter: Albion Fit, a vintage-inspired women’s fitness and swimwear, as well as workout clothing, line.

 

When Albion Fit emailed me asking if I’d like to review one of their suits, my first thought was: are you kidding me?  I can barely pick out a good suit in person at the store; I could never find one that fit online.  I wrote back, “Do you have something pretty but functional; strong enough to withstand toddler play; supportive enough so I feel comfortable; with a shelf bra that actually fits; and in a really pretty color?”  I thought they’d say, “You mean a miracle suit that doesn’t exist?”  But they simple wrote back, “You’ve got to try the Icon suit!”

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This really is the best swimsuit that I’ve ever owned.  (For sizing reference, I’m wearing a small.)

 

The color is so deep, rich, and fabulous.  I love the vintage inspiration. And the ruching is super flattering.  The shelf bra and thin pads are supportive and functional.  And the one-shoulder design is – dare I say it – pretty darn hot.  But above all else, I can actually PLAY in this suit!  I’ve even worn it to a water park and went down the big slide in it!

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Other Albion Fit items that caught my eye in their online shop include:

 

The Athena and The Gown Suit

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High Tide and The Showstopper

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The Sweet Stripe Full Zip and The Petal Pant

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The Breathe Freely Tank

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I really love the quality of the Icon swimsuit, and I swear that I can’t believe an online suit fit so well.  Guess that’s what high-quality is all about.  You can check out Albion Fit on Facebook or Twitter.

 

I’m giving away a $150 gift card to the Albion Fit online store!  To win, simply leave a comment describing your favorite summertime activity + the name of your favorite Albion Fit item (just check out their site).  I’ll pick a winner on Friday at 9 AM. And PS – Use code “tippingpoint20” for $20 off any Albion Fit purchase of $50 or more, exp. 8/16/13).

 

This post was sponsored by Albion Fit.  All opinions are, as always, my own.

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  • Caitlin August 12, 2013, 8:08 am

    Sorry – deleted some comments by accident. Here they are!

    Caroline August 12, 2013 at 7:58 am
    Hey Caitlin! Summertime to me is all about walks to the Farmer’s Market. Really can’t get any better than that. Love your suit! Looks cute on you. Maybe I’ll get the chance to wear it too 🙂

    Kelli August 12, 2013 at 8:03 am
    Love love the suit!! Fave activity is playing outside with my kids and not having to worry about layering up!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 8:09 am

    I love going to the beach! Every summer my entire family all go to the beach together. It is so nice to have a week we can all spend together with no distractions!

  • Pam August 12, 2013, 8:19 am

    I like to go on bicycle tours with Trailnet. They are fun and informative.

  • Faith Plvan August 12, 2013, 8:23 am

    My favorite summertime activity? Fishing, of course!

  • Aimee M August 12, 2013, 8:23 am

    I have two favorite summertime activities. First, I’m blessed enough to live right next to the ocean, so I love going to the beach to swim and relax after work. Second, every Sunday during the summer, I go to church with my mom, we grab lattes at a cute coffee shop, and walk on the beach for a couple hours. Summer = heaven.

  • Elise Foree August 12, 2013, 8:26 am

    My favorite summertime activity is being in/around/on Lake Tahoe. I’m blessed I only live 45 minutes from it.

  • Vanessa August 12, 2013, 8:27 am

    I love heading to the lake with family.

  • mary August 12, 2013, 8:27 am

    I love going to the beach! The sound of the water hitting the sand is heaven to me.

  • Anne August 12, 2013, 8:28 am

    What pretty suits! I’m a big beach and hiking fan, although I haven’t done much of either this summer. Better get on that!

  • Mary August 12, 2013, 8:30 am

    Reading by the pool 🙂

  • Angie August 12, 2013, 8:31 am

    Long walks and going to the beach!!

  • Katie D. August 12, 2013, 8:31 am

    My favorite activity is walking the dogs in the evening and taking in all the sights, sounds and smells of summer!!

  • Ashley August 12, 2013, 8:32 am

    I love spending time at the beach/pool. I’m expecting my first in October and would LOVE to have a cute suit ready for next summer. Thank you!

  • Allison S. August 12, 2013, 8:33 am

    I love running by the beach! I’m lucky to live so close!

  • Rachel August 12, 2013, 8:34 am

    I love going to the beach. Since I live in Ohio it is a special vacation when I get to the beach. Not this year-maybe next!

  • Regina August 12, 2013, 8:35 am

    I’m in a similar situation. My son will be 1 on Monday (oh.my.god) and finding a suit that flatters a post-baby belly (let’s face it, even if the weight’s gone there’s extra skin there when I bend over/run after my son), stays on throughout playtime and grabby baby hands and is comfortable! This summer we took Jackson to the beach for the first time. It was the most priceless experience seeing his face light up, him giggle like a crazy person and take off running towards the waves.

    • Caitlin August 12, 2013, 8:41 am

      Yup! Agree 100%. This suit is SO flattering.

  • Heidi August 12, 2013, 8:35 am

    Kayaking is my favorite thing to do in the summer. Being on the water is so peaceful and beautiful but I am also getting a workout! 🙂

  • Karen @ Runner Girl Eats August 12, 2013, 8:36 am

    My favorite summer activity is spending alllllll day outside. Nothing beats coming inside at 9pm as the sun is setting 🙂

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 8:37 am

    With this being my first summer of having a new baby, I am realizing my days of tanning for hours on end are over 🙂 That being said, I still love being outside hanging by the pool or meeting up with other Mommy friends for walks.

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 8:38 am

    My favorite summer activity is hiking the trails to get to waterfalls with my 14 mo old son in our back carrier! Also, he sure does love the local splash pad, and even better, it’s a free activity for all of us.

    • Amanda August 13, 2013, 9:54 am

      Oh also, I ADORE the Icon in Navy! But the green is radiant on you.

  • Tricia August 12, 2013, 8:38 am

    I love your bathing suit!!! I’m 6+ months pregnant right now and that looks like a great suit for next summer.

  • Elyse August 12, 2013, 8:39 am

    What I love about summer is laying by the pool or beach, which ever one is available and bonfires and hanging out with friends and family.

  • Faith August 12, 2013, 8:39 am

    Such a cute suit! I’m a sucker for one shouldered designs 🙂

    My favorite summer activity is hitting up pick your own berry farms. Haven’t made it out to a one yet this year – but hopefully I’ll find the time in the next few weeks!

  • Tricia August 12, 2013, 8:39 am

    I guess I should also enter 😉 LOL… my favorite summer activity is READING! I work in a school and take master’s level classes from time to time. I just don’t enjoy reading at any other time of the year like I do in the summer.

  • Kellie August 12, 2013, 8:40 am

    I love taking my boys to the neighborhood pool! These suits are adorable!

  • Haley August 12, 2013, 8:41 am

    Pool time, for sure!

  • Heather August 12, 2013, 8:41 am

    My favorite summer activity is the pool. Or really anything to do with water. I’m not too picky!

    On a side note, Henry is so stinkin cute! I think the combination of his toddler size and his above average motor skills just make him extra adorable. He is like a little dude in a baby costume. Love it!

    My youngest is almost 14 months and she is still perfecting her walking skills. She sort of walks more side to side than straight forward and she holds her hands up for balance as she goes (probably because her sister and cousins always held her hands to help her walk) and she looks like the perfect imitation of a monkey. We love it!!

    Love the suits. I am large chested and very active at the pool/water park. It can be super difficult to fund suits that work for the physical, but are also pleasing to the eye (my eye).

    • Caitlin August 12, 2013, 8:42 am

      🙂

  • Shannon August 12, 2013, 8:42 am

    Oh Caitlin, I am obsessed with Albion Fit! I have been drooling over their online shop all summer! I, too, LOVE the Sweet Stripe Zip jacket and the Petal Pant–and the Breathe Freely Tank would be so great over fitted workout tights/leggings. OK, so, my favorite summertime activity? A tie between taking my girls to the pool and trail running (by myself). I LOVE summer. 🙂

  • erin August 12, 2013, 8:43 am

    my favorite summer time activity is really just getting up – go do something active, come back and hang out by the pool and read all my fun novels! and even grilling up some yummy food!

  • Melissa August 12, 2013, 8:44 am

    What a gorgeous bathing suit! I love the style and the color so much! My favorite summertime activity is going fruit picking – whether it is strawberries, blueberries or peaches!

  • Lindsey M. August 12, 2013, 8:44 am

    My fave summertime activity is going down to the lake and spending quality time boating with friends and family! These suits look very tubing-friendly!!

  • Sara August 12, 2013, 8:44 am

    Swimming in the pool!

  • wendy August 12, 2013, 8:44 am

    My favorite summer time activity has been taking my daughter on a wagon ride to the park… in my previous life it was sipping a beer next to the lake.

    • Caitlin August 12, 2013, 8:45 am

      lol

  • L August 12, 2013, 8:46 am

    I love going for evening walks with my husband after work–it’s still light even after his incredibly long days!

  • Kristy @ Kristy's Health Revolution August 12, 2013, 8:46 am

    I’ve been coveting those Albion Fit suits for some time! I love the way the Icon suit looks on you!
    My favorite summer activity is pretty simple: sitting on the porch in the evenings, with friends and cocktails. I’m sure once I have kids, pool time will rank right up there!

  • Lindsay August 12, 2013, 8:46 am

    What a pretty suit! My faborite favorite summertime activity is a tie between swimming in local rivers.and swimming holes and tubing on the lake.

  • Carol August 12, 2013, 8:49 am

    walks on the beach

  • Erica August 12, 2013, 8:49 am

    That suit is beautiful! And yes our favorite summer activities are all about the WATER! We have a local river for floating and boating and also put in a pool last year, so we live in the water all summer long! Thank you for the giveaway!

  • stephanie August 12, 2013, 8:49 am

    The summer is all about the pool and family for us!

  • Melanie August 12, 2013, 8:51 am

    My favorite summer activity is going for walks and finding new recipes to make on the grill and eat poolside!

  • Candice August 12, 2013, 8:51 am

    I just had a sweet baby gal at the end of March and could seriously use one of these! My favorite summer activity is going on bike rides with my husband through Cumberland Gap, TN!

  • Greta August 12, 2013, 8:51 am

    Cute suits. I think swimming in the ocean is my fave!

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 8:52 am

    My favorite summer activity is reading outside in the sunshine!

  • Amy H. August 12, 2013, 8:53 am

    Napping and reading (in the shade) by the pool or on the beach!

  • Courtney O August 12, 2013, 8:54 am

    My favorite activity is going to the beach!

  • Amie August 12, 2013, 8:54 am

    Choosing just one summer activity is hard, but I love watching my kids (7 and 22mo) play in the backyard; playing in the sprinkler , swinging, sliding, playing with dirt and sticks, or catching lightening bugs. 🙂

  • JennyD August 12, 2013, 8:54 am

    Love the suit! We are fans of waterplay too – pool, splash parks, sprinklers, puddles, anything we can find!

  • Erin August 12, 2013, 8:55 am

    My favorite summertime activity is taking my 13 month old to the playground and then out for ice cream. Her face lights up when daddy shares his cone!
    Previously, it was drinking beer by a campfire. Oh how times have changed 🙂

  • Jenn August 12, 2013, 8:55 am

    My favorite summer time activity is going to the ocean! I love being around any kind of water, but something special about the ocean!

  • Leigh August 12, 2013, 8:55 am

    My favorite summer activity is lots and lots of reading. The best is a beach vacation where you start the day on the beach with your book, read/nap on the porch in the middle of the day, and end the day reading in bed as late as you want because you don’t have to work the next day!

  • Beth August 12, 2013, 8:56 am

    Beautiful suit! My favorite summertime activity is heading to the beach for the day, just laying out or swimming in the waves. Im expecting my first child in November and have my sisters destination wedding in March, I realized I might need to trade in some of my bikinis for flattering one pieces for the trip, these look PERFECT!

  • Jonna Green August 12, 2013, 8:57 am

    Favorite summertime activity is being on the beach in NC with the kiddos!
    Thanks!
    Jonna

  • Dawn Thomas August 12, 2013, 8:57 am

    Oh my goodness! How have I not known about this line of suits? Our favorite summer activity is spending hours at the community pool. Our 7 year old daughter and 6 year old twin sons are learning to swim this summer… and all they want to do is swim (when it has not been raining!).

  • Natalie August 12, 2013, 8:57 am

    Early morning walks around the neighborhood. Love coming out and watching the day wake up.

  • Ashley N. August 12, 2013, 8:58 am

    My fave summer activity is walking my dog through the park and along water! So relaxing and healthy for both of us. 🙂

  • Brandi H August 12, 2013, 8:58 am

    My favorite summertime activity this summer has been teaching my 3 year old how to ride a bike! In our new neighborhood, the streets are wide and flat with low traffic. I have loved watching her gain confidence!

  • Kristin Vogel August 12, 2013, 8:59 am

    The best thing about summer is spending time with my two kids: parks, pools, the zoo, etc. I am a teacher and am blessed to have this time each year. Love these suits!

  • sarah s August 12, 2013, 9:02 am

    wow, that suit is so pretty! my favorite summer activity is taking walks at the beach. i live about 15 minutes from the beach, and even if the weather isn’t great (too humid OR not sunny), i still go at least twice a week just to get some exercise by walking along the water line!

  • Fallon August 12, 2013, 9:02 am

    That bathing suit is so cute!!! You look great.

    My favorite activity during the summer is getting together with friends over a great bottle or wine and a BBQ! Summer nights are the best.

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 9:03 am

    I love the fresh summer produce and the longer days to get outside and be active! It will be depressing when it’s dark outside by 5 pm.

  • Revanna August 12, 2013, 9:04 am

    The city where I live blocks off certain roads on Sunday’s in the summer for biking, I would say my favourite activity is Sunday bike rides taking up the whole street!

  • Amanda @ There Are 2 Sides August 12, 2013, 9:04 am

    Our favorite activity that actually happens…Hm, we would love to get to a local pool more, that that doesn’t work out. I guess we like to take nightly walks with Bo, our Boston.

  • Beth August 12, 2013, 9:05 am

    I think that suit is super cute! My favorite summer time activity this year has been the pool. My son is turning one on Sunday, August 18th and he loves the water!

  • Rebecca B. August 12, 2013, 9:06 am

    Picnics in the park!

  • Danielle August 12, 2013, 9:06 am

    What a great swimsuit! My favorite summertime activity is long walks in this boating with my boyfriend’s family 🙂

  • Christina C August 12, 2013, 9:07 am

    I love that suit! My favorite Summer activity is biking – normally I’m more of a runner but biking feels SO much better in the heat!

  • Abbie August 12, 2013, 9:08 am

    Anything outdoors – hanging out by the pool, hiking, biking, running, and anything at the White Water Rafting Center!!

  • Lucy August 12, 2013, 9:08 am

    Love taking walks in the park with my little guy and going to our swim classes!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 9:09 am

    I love being on Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer!

  • Hillary August 12, 2013, 9:10 am

    My favorite activity is definitely going to the beach! I grew up in Rhode Island, and my parents started taking me to the beach when I was TWO WEEKS old. It’s my happy place!

  • Vicki mc August 12, 2013, 9:10 am

    I usually spend the summer in my veggie garden. This summer it’s taking walks with my newborn.

  • Emily August 12, 2013, 9:12 am

    Beach time is my fav!

  • Elizabeth August 12, 2013, 9:14 am

    We love going to the beach. We live about 30 minutes from Lake Michigan and practically live there on the sunny hot weekends. Nothing better than a huge fresh-water lake and crystal-clear water to play in.

  • Sara @ fitcupcaker August 12, 2013, 9:14 am

    I love all their swim suits and tanks, so adorable!! I didnt get a new swimsuit this year but I would love one!

  • Kerry August 12, 2013, 9:14 am

    Going to the beach! I’m an east coast gal and have always lived near the water. The ocean waves are so calming and the smells give me so much nostalgia. I love going for walks, people watching – even tried surfing once – but the best is just laying on my towel soaking it all in. Nothing better.

  • Erin August 12, 2013, 9:14 am

    That suit looks really pretty on you!
    My favorite thing about summer is the long daylight hours, but i guess thats not really an activity. A good friend of mine has a boat and going out on the river has been an awesome summer activity!

  • Heather August 12, 2013, 9:15 am

    Love the color!
    I love riding bikes with my son down to the beach. We sit on the rocks, eat a picnic lunch, and let the waves splash water on us. It’s perfect!

  • Caroline August 12, 2013, 9:15 am

    Going to the pool and evening walks!

  • Katheryn August 12, 2013, 9:16 am

    Playing at the beach, farmers markets, hiking, running through the sprinklers. Love the summer!

  • Alex August 12, 2013, 9:17 am

    Pool time with my little guy!!

  • Ali August 12, 2013, 9:17 am

    I love sitting by the pool reading trashy magazines like US weekly, mixed with more intelligent books 🙂

  • Bekah August 12, 2013, 9:18 am

    I seriously just bought this suit 2 seconds ago because it looks so amazing–the color is fabulous, and it looks comfortable and super flattering (you look awesome). WTG, Albion Fit marketing department. 😉 Not to be greedy, but I’ll toss my hat in the ring for the giveaway too! My favorite summer activity is definitely being on a boat, but I haven’t gotten to do it in years.

  • Kristin August 12, 2013, 9:19 am

    My favorite summertime activity is anything in the evening while it’s still light. Love the long summer nights!

  • Daniela S. August 12, 2013, 9:19 am

    My favorite summer activity is running. Although eating breakfast in our backyard is a close second.

  • Heidi Nicole August 12, 2013, 9:19 am

    I love to get outside to hike, mtn bike and trail run in the summer!

  • Dana August 12, 2013, 9:19 am

    When it’s not too hot, I love going on walks with my husband, my 1 year old daughter, and our 4 year old yellow lab.

  • Lisa August 12, 2013, 9:19 am

    It’s all about tanning by the pool!

  • Julie August 12, 2013, 9:20 am

    Playing in the pool or sprinkler with my daughter! And going to the local orchard for apple cider slushies!

  • Bethany August 12, 2013, 9:20 am

    not wearing a winter coat. 🙂

    I really like taking my son on little local adventures.

  • Frannie August 12, 2013, 9:20 am

    I love reading by the pool!

    Love that swimsuit! As a big chested gal, its hard to find a bathing suit I can swim in without the threat of flashing everyone around me! Haha!

  • Kelly August 12, 2013, 9:21 am

    My favorite summer activity is going to the beach!

  • Emily August 12, 2013, 9:22 am

    summer is all about the beach 🙂

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 9:23 am

    If you put a skirt on that swim suit it could be an evening gown! It’s uber luxurious, I like it! My favorite summer time activity is “rafting.” I use quotes because it is literally just sitting in a pool raft doing absolutely nothing. We aren’t talking the white-water kind! 😉 A cold beverage in hand is always a wonderful addition!

  • Brenda August 12, 2013, 9:23 am

    I love playing with my son at the playground; I’m amazed at how much an almost two year old can do!

  • Brandi August 12, 2013, 9:25 am

    I love spending the day at the pool followed by a shower and long nap!

  • Jill August 12, 2013, 9:26 am

    Kayaking.

  • Ashley August 12, 2013, 9:27 am

    My favorite summer activity is going to fairs and festivals!

  • Leanne August 12, 2013, 9:29 am

    Biking is my favorite summer activity, hands down.

  • Ann Duncan August 12, 2013, 9:29 am

    Swimming just like you! Love the suit 🙂

  • Lara ZP August 12, 2013, 9:30 am

    laying out by the ocean!

  • Erin August 12, 2013, 9:30 am

    My favorite summer activity is just about ANYTHING from a beach vacation! Napping, reading, running along the water, sipping a beer, playing in the waves, you name it!

    Love that suit on you!

  • Emily H. August 12, 2013, 9:31 am

    My favorite summer activity is going for walks with my dogs ( two dachshunds!) and sometimes we stop to play in the river on our way home.

  • Amy Rock August 12, 2013, 9:31 am

    Every time I see Albion’s clothes I can’t believe how cute they are. And that suit you’re wearing is super cute. Who would have thought a one piece could be that cute?! My favorite summer time activity is going on walks with my husband or anything outdoors. We live near Seattle so…nice days are few and far between! We have to take advantage as much as possible.

  • Lacey August 12, 2013, 9:32 am

    My favorite summertime activity is jumping into the lake! Really anything at the beach is my favorite!

  • Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots August 12, 2013, 9:32 am

    I love going to the beach and walking up and down to get an even tan and exercise! I also love paddle boarding!

  • Juliene August 12, 2013, 9:34 am

    My favorite summer activity is ending the day in the deck eating family dinner. It’s even better if we have Popsicles for dessert- it makes me 2 year old so happy.

  • Julianna August 12, 2013, 9:34 am

    Swimming!

  • Jenny O August 12, 2013, 9:34 am

    Golfing!

  • melanie August 12, 2013, 9:35 am

    love that suit! swimming in the lake is my favorite summertime activity

  • Michelle August 12, 2013, 9:35 am

    Definitely going to the beach! And cooking/baking with all the fresh produce!

  • Anne August 12, 2013, 9:35 am

    Anything on a lake! Fishing, swimming, kayaking…

  • Jordan K August 12, 2013, 9:36 am

    I love the color of the “Icon Suit” on you!

    My favorite summertime activity is probably riding my bike! Sounds silly, but it really makes me feel like a kid again. 🙂

  • Andrea August 12, 2013, 9:36 am

    I love going to the beach and relaxing!

  • Alyssa August 12, 2013, 9:36 am

    I looooove that swimsuit and what a fun and flattering mommy option! I would love the striped one with the red bow 🙂 It looks super “classic”!

  • Noel August 12, 2013, 9:37 am

    Love to take advantage of the hot weather for swimming!

  • Jitka August 12, 2013, 9:38 am

    I love hiking!

  • katie August 12, 2013, 9:38 am

    I love summer concerts and the extra time I get to spend with family. Winters make traveling so difficult so I like to soak up as much family time as I can during the summer!

  • Carolyn August 12, 2013, 9:38 am

    Evening walks when the temperature starts to dip…

  • Laurel August 12, 2013, 9:39 am

    I’m all about kayaking! Nothing like being out on the lake or paddling down a river in a kayak. It’s so cool sitting that close to the water without actually being in it.

  • Holly August 12, 2013, 9:39 am

    Walking! It’s so nice to get out in the evening with my husband.

  • Meg C. August 12, 2013, 9:40 am

    My favorite summer activity is going to the beach!

  • Kelsey August 12, 2013, 9:40 am

    I love kayaking around our little lake in the backyard! And attempting to paddle board is pretty fun, also. 🙂 but you definitely need a cute suit because chances are you’ll end up in the water at some point, either on purpose or accidentally!

  • Alexandra August 12, 2013, 9:42 am

    LOVE your suit! Going to the beach with a good book or magazine is definitely one of my favorite summertime activities! Thanks Caitlin!

  • Wendy Alexandra August 12, 2013, 9:42 am

    I love biking ! So freeing.

  • haley August 12, 2013, 9:43 am

    definitely the beach!

  • Amy I. August 12, 2013, 9:43 am

    I love pool and beach time with a good book in the summer!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 9:44 am

    My favorite summertime activity is grilling chicken and corn, and eating watermelon on the deck!

  • erin August 12, 2013, 9:44 am

    Beach, beach, beach, beach, beach! Great swimsuits – thanks for hosting the giveaway.

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 9:46 am

    love going to the beach! and bbqs, too!

  • Jessica @ FromtheKitchentotheRoad August 12, 2013, 9:46 am

    I love getting outside during the summer. I like to go to the pool, the beach, or even just on a walk. Those swim suits are adorable!

  • Kristina N. August 12, 2013, 9:46 am

    My favorite summer activity is going to a winery with the hubs, getting a bottle of wine and just relaxing. Summer is a great time because there are always festivals or live music at most of the wineries!

  • Kelli Jamison August 12, 2013, 9:49 am

    Summer is totally different this year with a now 10-month old, but I still love a good long bike ride with my husband (thank goodness for grandparents close by!) and then sorter rides with baby on the front. We love swimming everyday too!

  • Mina August 12, 2013, 9:49 am

    For the past few summers we’ve rented a beach house with my BFF from high school. We live in different cities now and have daughters the same age. I love seeing our girls becoming friends too 🙂

  • elizabeth e August 12, 2013, 9:50 am

    just sitting outside and enjoying the sunshine!

  • Melanie August 12, 2013, 9:50 am

    Wine. Cocktails. Cold beers. Oh wait, is that three things? 🙂

  • Stephanie August 12, 2013, 9:50 am

    I love being at the pool with the kids. Would love a functional bathing suit that is also pretty and doesn’t make me look like a grandma.

  • CheekE August 12, 2013, 9:51 am

    I love heading to the beach with my boys! There’s nothing better than kids at the beach!

  • Emily August 12, 2013, 9:52 am

    We haven’t gotten to do it a lot this summer with our new babe (8 months old) because we are JUST now feeling secure enough to take him, BUT – we really love bike riding! It’s something my husband is passionate about, trail riding especially, so I join him because it’s a great workout for both of us.

    I really adore that swimsuit – it is TOTALLY tummy flattering, which is a big “plus” post-partum!

  • Katie L August 12, 2013, 9:52 am

    This summer has been the best because I get to enjoy it with my 11 month old son, Carter! My favorite activity with him is using our little baby pool and watching him splash around in the front yard and wave at passing cars :).

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 9:52 am

    I love going camping with my family! Hiking, s’more making, and biking in the mountains are my favourite 🙂

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 9:52 am

    I love going to new-to-me neighborhoods to walk around and explore! You can see so much more on foot and it’s not as fun to do when it’s snowy and cold!

    Love the looks of their clothes and I’m definitely in need of some new workout gear with a few upcoming races! 🙂

  • Beaty August 12, 2013, 9:53 am

    I love taking my daughters to the park, to water fountains to play and to great swimming pools with huge slides we can ride. Also really love going to natural hot springs in our area with my family. Great fun for all!

  • Danielle August 12, 2013, 9:53 am

    Hiking! Summer days are nice and long – I love being able to stay on the trails for hours and enjoy the beautiful views!

  • Stacey August 12, 2013, 9:54 am

    We take our two year old and our black lab to wade in a shallow creek and skip stones for the dog to chase after. We usually have the creek all to ourselves – such a treat!

  • Kellie August 12, 2013, 9:54 am

    Favorite summertime activity: camping and long bike rides with by husband!

    The suits look gorgeous, flattering, and modest… love! 🙂

  • Alicia August 12, 2013, 9:55 am

    This summer I’ve really taken advantage of all of the outdoor yoga opportunities around my city. Love keeping up my practice – outdoors!

  • Kaci August 12, 2013, 9:56 am

    I can’t choose just one! Hiking, going to the lake, and laying in a hammock are the highlights!

  • Jen G. August 12, 2013, 9:56 am

    I love that swimsuit! My favorite summer activity is definitely vacation! I work in an academic setting, so it’s much easier to take time off during the summer.

  • Mari Bury August 12, 2013, 9:57 am

    Definitely going to the pool with the kids !!!

  • Tanya August 12, 2013, 9:57 am

    Oh to name just one favorite summertime activity is so hard…We love to walk to the park where we can either go to the pool or play at the playground.

  • Erin August 12, 2013, 9:57 am

    My favorite summer activity is spending time outside with my fiance!

  • Patricia August 12, 2013, 9:59 am

    Being at the cottage!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 10:01 am

    I am loving paddle boarding this summer!

  • Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties August 12, 2013, 10:02 am

    my favorite summertime activity is lounging at the pool while reading a good book! 🙂

  • Aimee August 12, 2013, 10:02 am

    I love early morning hikes with my dog…I usually take a backpack with water, fruit, a leash, and whatever book I’m working on, and I’ll stop when I find a good view and just relax for as long as I want!

  • Verna August 12, 2013, 10:02 am

    I like playing in the pool in the summer! Great suit, very flattering!

  • Corey August 12, 2013, 10:02 am

    Laying by a pool with a book!

  • Kat August 12, 2013, 10:03 am

    Going on bike rides!

  • Lacey August 12, 2013, 10:04 am

    I love to work in my garden!

  • Kierstan @ Life in Iowa August 12, 2013, 10:04 am

    Long bike rides with my husband – best way to spend a weekend!

  • Stephanie S. August 12, 2013, 10:05 am

    Hi Caitlin! Love the swimsuit! My favorite activity this summer has been biking to the beach. I live in Long Island, NY and there is a great bike path that runs about 5 miles long from a local park to Jones Beach. Let me tell you it is such an enjoyable trip and I look forward to doing it once a week. My Fiance and I pack up a lunch, slab on the sunscreen, and pedal our way to the shore 🙂 Its the best of both worlds really–getting in our exercise while basking in the sun!

  • Abbe August 12, 2013, 10:05 am

    Love those swimsuits! My favorite thing to do in the summer is to be on the water – kayaking, sailing, boating – I love it all!

  • Sunny August 12, 2013, 10:05 am

    that’s an awesome suit! It looks great on you!

    My favorite summer activity is boating on the lake, too bad this summer has had so much rain. We’ve only been out 3 times. 🙂

  • Janet August 12, 2013, 10:06 am

    My favorite summer time activity is watching the kids play in the pool and going up to the Lake with the family!

  • Liz August 12, 2013, 10:06 am

    I love going camping in the summer, especially near a lake or the ocean. There is nothing like spending all day swimming or hiking, cooking your dinner over a fire, then sleeping under the stars.

  • Jamie August 12, 2013, 10:06 am

    My favorite summertime activity is catching lightning bugs in the evenings with the kids. 🙂

  • Tera August 12, 2013, 10:06 am

    Cute suits! I love reading and eating watermelon by the pool after a long run. Perfect me time!

  • Chrissy August 12, 2013, 10:08 am

    We moved to coastal North Carolina two years ago, and I have been taking advantage of the beautiful beaches ever since. Definitely the best part of summer!

  • Ellen August 12, 2013, 10:09 am

    Swimming of course! Ocean, Gulf, or pool – all are good!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 10:12 am

    Taking my daughter to the pool is one of my favorite activities! I’m with you – I tried the old bikinis a few times and there was just no way! I’m now in love with one-pieces 🙂

  • Erin August 12, 2013, 10:12 am

    I like to swim when I have good suit to wear.

  • Laura Z August 12, 2013, 10:12 am

    I love everything about the summer. I love rding my bike most!

  • Kristina August 12, 2013, 10:12 am

    Those suits are gorgeous! I’m in love with the Gown Suit in red. Dreamy..:)

    Oh yes, favorite summer activity. I love lazing on the beach and reading. I also love cooking and eating with fresh local produce!

  • MB August 12, 2013, 10:14 am

    ultimate frisbee!

  • kelly August 12, 2013, 10:15 am

    My favorite summer time activity is white water rafting here in Maine! So much fun!

  • margo August 12, 2013, 10:16 am

    I love spending a few days at the lake with my friends! As a teacher, summer is a vital part of my sanity!

  • Sara August 12, 2013, 10:16 am

    Early morning runs are my favorite summertime activity. Here in upstate New York its the perfect running weather! These suits are so cute!

  • Rebecca August 12, 2013, 10:17 am

    I love going hiking and camping! Its always cooler in the woods, too!

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 10:17 am

    My favorite summer activity has to be the beach!!!

  • Cole August 12, 2013, 10:17 am

    Spending time at the pool and beach, and bbq’s!

  • sarah August 12, 2013, 10:18 am

    I love that shade of green on you! I love going to water parks in the summer with friends, we usually get passes and it’s the perfect way to have fun and stay cool.

  • Coco August 12, 2013, 10:18 am

    Favorite summertime activity is BASEBALL GAMES! I have been to about 10 so far, and have at least 2 more scheduled. I can’t get enough!

  • Sarah C August 12, 2013, 10:19 am

    We love camping in summertime 🙂

  • Anna B August 12, 2013, 10:19 am

    My favorite summertime activity is going on hikes! I love to go to different local, state and national parks for day hikes. There is never a better way to spend a day than with some friends enjoying the outdoors and beautiful scenery.

  • Jessie August 12, 2013, 10:19 am

    My favorite summertime activity pre-baby was relaxing on a beach with a book and a big thermos of iced tea!

    But now with child…. I’m not sure yet (he’s only 3 months old). He is too little to spend much time outside, but I’m looking forward to next summer when he can enjoy the water parks like your little one!

  • Hannah N. August 12, 2013, 10:19 am

    Love going to the beach! I am lucky enough to live in an area where the beach is just a short drive away.

  • Barbara August 12, 2013, 10:20 am

    My favorite summer activity is going to BBQs !

  • Megan August 12, 2013, 10:22 am

    I live hitting the beach/pool. I’m expecting my first any day now… So I’d love to have a suit for next summer!!

  • Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries August 12, 2013, 10:23 am

    So cute on you! Albion definitely has some adorable swimwear.

    Favorite summer activity? Boating! I don’t get to do it nearly enough, but I LOVE it when I do!

  • Alathea August 12, 2013, 10:24 am

    My favorite summer activity is eating watermelon!!! It makes me feel like a kid again..happy, fun and carefree.
    I Love these bathing suits…just love them! They are outstanding.

  • Ashlee@HisnHers August 12, 2013, 10:24 am

    Gosh they have some CUTE stuff!
    My absolute favorite summer activity is loading up the dogs and driving out to the lake with the hubby. We spend just about every Sunday on our boat just hanging out!

  • Ali August 12, 2013, 10:24 am

    I love hiking in the summer!

  • Danielle M. August 12, 2013, 10:25 am

    My favorite summertime activity is exploring somewhere new with my fiance and our dog, Bo. I love seeing Bo get all excited and run free, not to mention spending quality time with my other half : )

  • Missy August 12, 2013, 10:26 am

    Cold beverages in the sun!

  • Christine August 12, 2013, 10:27 am

    My favorite summertime activity is walking down to the beach with my 2 year old after work. We live 5 minutes from the beach and going down there at around 6 pm allows me to forget about my stressful day and makes me grateful to live in paradise.

  • Nadia August 12, 2013, 10:28 am

    Love the suit!

    My favourite part about summer is the Farmer’s Markets!

  • Stephanie August 12, 2013, 10:28 am

    Reading at the beach!

  • Melanie August 12, 2013, 10:29 am

    So excited to see this post! I plan on enrolling my 9 month old son in swim lessons this fall and I need a good suit! And love that these will help cover my mom tummy 🙂

    I love going to the pool and beach in the summer!

  • Ashleyy August 12, 2013, 10:29 am

    My favorite summertime activity is to take a day trip somewhere scenic–country or ocean– and have a picnic, take a boat ride, explore the little shops, etc.

  • Meghan August 12, 2013, 10:31 am

    Hey Caitlin! Love your blog 🙂 My favorite summer activity (when I can’t be running on the beach) is hiking with the husband and the dogs!

  • Brittney August 12, 2013, 10:31 am

    Does eating ice cream count as a summer activity?? 🙂

  • Michelle August 12, 2013, 10:31 am

    I love swimming. And drinking by the pool of course!

  • Sarah C August 12, 2013, 10:32 am

    My favorite summertime activity is taking my daughter to the splash pad. I love seeing how excited she is. I am very excited about this giveaway!!

  • Shannon C August 12, 2013, 10:32 am

    I love to go hiking! But I honestly might go to the beach/pool more if I actually found a flattering swimsuit…

  • Christine J August 12, 2013, 10:33 am

    I seriously love running outdoors again. Being a Marine wife has taken me to a couple places that I’m too scared to run outside consistently. Being back in California gives me the chance to do outdoor runs comfortably and safely again! Yay! So stoked! I had my son almost a year ago, Caitlin-I think Henry must be 8 weeks or so older than Jacob. I’ve followed you for almost two years and just adore you and the uplifting and REAL blog you share with us. I’ve had a really hard time to getting back to being ME after having my son, and every day is a work in progress. You give me a lot of inspiration and for both ME and baby ideas! Thanks so much. Also, we lived in Eastern N Carolina for almost 4 years with the military and I/we LOVED it. Miss it so much and would not be sad to end up there again! Have a great week!

  • Claire August 12, 2013, 10:34 am

    Yard work and then tanning in my hammock (no pool but The hose is always near by)

  • Lindsey August 12, 2013, 10:35 am

    A day at the beach followed by an evening grilling fresh seafood!

  • Asma August 12, 2013, 10:36 am

    The beach absolutely the beach. The breeze, the water, it reminds of the Frank Sinatra song summertime. The green bathing suit looks great on you!

  • Valerie August 12, 2013, 10:37 am

    I love taking my 2 year old son to the new (ish) outdoor pool or the awesome water park at our local outdoor city market. We love the beach as well but it’s not as accessible to us since we walk and bus everywhere.

  • Rebecca August 12, 2013, 10:37 am

    I love exploring new towns in the summer!

  • Nelly August 12, 2013, 10:38 am

    Going outside with my daughter and playing in the yard or going to the pool by far! But nothing beats a summer cookout hands down!

  • Angie @ Pint of Goals August 12, 2013, 10:40 am

    This summer has been all about walking. I had my daughter on June 19, and for the first six weeks, I stuck to walking as my only form of exercise. As a new mom who foresees lots of time in the water next summer, I would LOVE a suit like the one you got!

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 10:40 am

    Great suit! My favorite summertime activity is gardening and going to the farmers market – so much produce, so little time!

  • Samantha August 12, 2013, 10:41 am

    My favorite summer activity is kayaking! I am in recreational paddle around a lake/ocean kayaking shape right now, but I’d like to be super outdoorsy in the future.

  • Tatyana August 12, 2013, 10:43 am

    Favorite summer activity, easy, swimming! Second favorite– lazy summer Sundays spend on the balcony eating favorite breakfast foods 🙂

  • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine August 12, 2013, 10:45 am

    I love go out in the early morning on my deck with a cup of tea and a good book and just soaking up the calm before the day really starts!

  • AD August 12, 2013, 10:45 am

    Used to love going to the beach but now with little kiddos I love splashing in our backyard baby pool, no sand or rocks to eat and lots of shade!

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 10:45 am

    I love sitting out on the deck with a delicious beer watching the sunset.

  • Rachel August 12, 2013, 10:45 am

    My favorite summertime activity is going to the farmer’s market. Delicious food, people watching, and lots of dogs to pet.

  • Heather August 12, 2013, 10:45 am

    Playing in the pool is certainly my favorite summer activity! This summer has been spent more in functional suits training for triathlons and I’d love a new pretty one to wear!

  • Ali August 12, 2013, 10:46 am

    My favorite summertime activity is swimming!

  • Dana August 12, 2013, 10:46 am

    My favorite summertime activity is hooping! Its way more fun outside when I don’t have to worry about breaking anything 😉 Also hiking, walking, eating outside, sitting on the porch and generally anything outside related haha.

  • Elizabeth August 12, 2013, 10:47 am

    So cute! I spend as much time outside as possible! With a two year old and a 4 month old it’s easy to feel crazy so getting out to parks, splash pads or just the backyard makes it more fun.

  • Christine August 12, 2013, 10:47 am

    My favorite summertime activity is camping!

  • Lindsey August 12, 2013, 10:48 am

    I love to go on walks by Lake Michigan or hang out at one of the great Chicago beaches! Who said the Midwest didn’t have any “coast”?! 🙂

  • Sarah August 12, 2013, 10:48 am

    swimming and barbecues!

  • emily August 12, 2013, 10:49 am

    Evening walks! That suit is gorgeous on you .

  • Jess August 12, 2013, 10:49 am

    I can’t pick just one favorite summer activity because I have so many! Pool, beach, camping, hiking, grilling at the lake, long evening runs… I love summer!

  • Heather August 12, 2013, 10:50 am

    I love lazy pool days in the summer with friends and a good book! I’m getting married in November and we booked a tropical honeymoon so a new (flattering) bathing suit would be awesome!

  • AlisonJ August 12, 2013, 10:50 am

    I love spending time at the lake! Weather it be camping, a day trip, or spending a week at my parents’ cottage, I love it there. Swimming, water skiing, boating, kayaking, or even biking next to the lake. Nothing better!

  • Lara August 12, 2013, 10:50 am

    I love walking Greenlake with my baby in the stroller!

  • Kelly August 12, 2013, 10:52 am

    I love sitting by the pool or on the beach and reading a good book!

  • Alexandra August 12, 2013, 10:52 am

    I love having picnics in the park in the summer 🙂

  • Jasmine H. August 12, 2013, 10:52 am

    My favorite summertime activity is eating tons of ice cream and catching up on some much-needed sleep! (I’m still in school, haha).

  • Jackie August 12, 2013, 10:52 am

    A day at the beach followed by dinner outdoors!

  • Jenna August 12, 2013, 10:53 am

    That swimsuit looks incredible. Favorite summer activity – hiking in the mountains.

  • Jo Shontz August 12, 2013, 10:54 am

    I love floating down the river! So relaxing to be in the sun, seeing the beautiful sites and hanging out with friends.

  • Lauren @ Peaks and Passports August 12, 2013, 10:54 am

    My favorite summer activity is a great hike, preferably followed by a dip in some cool water!

  • Lindsey August 12, 2013, 10:54 am

    My favorite summer activity is going out on our boat with family and friends. It forces you to enjoy the amazing weather and catch up without all the distractions that exist in our current lives

  • Kayla August 12, 2013, 10:56 am

    Biking!! It’s way too hard to bike in Minnesota winters, so I do it as often as I can this time of year!

  • Sarah W August 12, 2013, 10:56 am

    Going on a bike ride with my husband. Those suits look amazing!

  • Adriana August 12, 2013, 10:57 am

    My favorite summer activity is nighttime walks. I love that it stays light out so that I can have a nice long walk after work. It’s my favorite time of day!

  • Nicole August 12, 2013, 10:57 am

    My favorite summertime activity is taking my kids to the lake where my parents took me. They play at the beach, go to the park and walk on the paved walking trails through the trees. It is beautiful and I hope their memories remain as great as mine did!

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 10:57 am

    You look so great in that suit!!! My favorite summer activity is going to the beach!

  • Elizabeth August 12, 2013, 10:57 am

    I love hiking in the mountains with the pups 🙂

  • Sara @ LovingOnTheRun August 12, 2013, 10:59 am

    Their suits are so cute!!! My favorite summertime activity is running outside! I live somewhere where it is snowing 9 months out of the year so anytime it is sunny and warm is a wonderful time for me! I also think grilling out is right up there 🙂

  • Megan August 12, 2013, 10:59 am

    Definitely lounging by the pool! Quality swim suits are hard to come by!

  • Abby August 12, 2013, 10:59 am

    My favorite summertime activity is early morning running. I love how early the sun rises!

  • Beth Jamieson August 12, 2013, 11:00 am

    We love going to the farmers market. Hannah 15 months loves walking around and sampling all the fresh produce!

  • Julia August 12, 2013, 11:00 am

    Early morning hikes before it gets to hot!

  • Patsy August 12, 2013, 11:01 am

    Hiking and Backpacking! We are now get the awesome pleasure of introduction our little guy to nature.

  • Kristy August 12, 2013, 11:02 am

    Favorite summer time activity by far is boating and being on the water. There is just something so calming about it and we try to get out every chance we can.

  • Lisa August 12, 2013, 11:03 am

    My favorite it going to the pool with my 8 month old. She just loves the water, and splashing around!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 11:03 am

    Favorite summer activity is golf in the morning, followed by boating in the afternoon!

  • jess August 12, 2013, 11:04 am

    i love running early morning summer days — especially when its quiet, like yesterday (sunday morning) – by the time I return, my house is awake, the sun is high and strong, and everyone goes outside for a swim!

  • Nicole @ Making Good Choices August 12, 2013, 11:04 am

    favorite summer activity is the beach!

  • Casey August 12, 2013, 11:08 am

    My two current favorite summer activities are visiting friends who have pools, visiting farmers markets. Before I had my babies, I was also a big fan of sailing, and look forward to getting back to that once my kids are big enough to join me!

  • Laura L. August 12, 2013, 11:08 am

    I love celebrating lots of family birthdays and other holidays in the summer!

  • Sara August 12, 2013, 11:08 am

    My favorite summer activity is laying by the pool/beach, going for a run or exploring new places!

  • Lauren @ The Highlands Life August 12, 2013, 11:08 am

    We love the beach so much. We’ve gone twice this summer already and can’t get enough.

  • lynne @ lgsmash August 12, 2013, 11:08 am

    my favorite summer activity is backpacking/camping, followed closely by watching outdoor movies at the park. denver shows all sorts of family friendly movies at various parks in the summertime evenings – they are so fun!

  • Traci August 12, 2013, 11:08 am

    I love love love going camping in the summer out in the mountains somewhere with a lake I can play in with the dogs.

  • HeatherFromKC August 12, 2013, 11:09 am

    We love sitting out on our deck at night watching the starts. My son enjoys trying to catch lighting bugs.

  • Megan (The Lyons' Share) August 12, 2013, 11:09 am

    You look so great in that suit! My favorite summer activity is going to the Farmer’s Market – wish I would go more often!

  • Anne August 12, 2013, 11:10 am

    Cute suit – you look adorable in it!!

    It’s not an activity, per se, but my favorite thing about summertime is getting to enjoy slow, relaxed mornings snuggling with my kiddos. Now that they are 6 and 8 and in school full time, I don’t get the QT with them that I used to!

  • Desi August 12, 2013, 11:10 am

    I love the beach!!! and anything to do with beach related activities during the summer.

  • Emily August 12, 2013, 11:11 am

    That suit is so cute! My favorite summertime activity is long runs at the forest preserve with the CC team and beach time!

  • kristina August 12, 2013, 11:11 am

    Not to be cheesy, but my favorite summertime activity is chilling at the beach! And running. I LOVE training in the summer. 🙂

  • Maryz August 12, 2013, 11:12 am

    I love being out in my garden in the evening. So relaxing and rewarding!

  • Abbey August 12, 2013, 11:12 am

    Oh my goodness what a generous giveaway! My favorite summer activity is a throwback/wist-I-still-did-it activity, but I loooved going to drive in movies with my friends in high school/early college years. We would go early and play volleyball and board games till the movie, then enjoy a double feature in camping chairs or sitting on the hood of my old car, Betsy. 🙂

  • Heather Negus August 12, 2013, 11:12 am

    I just discovered stand up paddle boarding (SUP) this summer and I love it, it is my new favourite water activity! It is such a great workout and such a peaceful way to cruise around the lake.

  • Beth August 12, 2013, 11:13 am

    I love being on the beach all summer long!

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 11:14 am

    I love these suits! My favorite thing to do in the summer is to take my baby swimming, he loves it.

  • Nora August 12, 2013, 11:15 am

    Sunset picnics on my rooftop in Brooklyn!

  • Rachel August 12, 2013, 11:16 am

    I don’t know if I can choose just one. Cycling and climbing are probably my top two though!

  • Marcie August 12, 2013, 11:17 am

    I go for hikes with the kiddos

  • Nicole August 12, 2013, 11:19 am

    Swimming & eating corn!

  • Michelle @ SFTS August 12, 2013, 11:19 am

    My favorite summer activity is RUNNING!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 11:21 am

    I love being able to picnic outside and go camping!

  • Kathryn August 12, 2013, 11:22 am

    That suit is beautiful! I love going to the pool or splash pad!

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 11:22 am

    My favorite summer activity is stand up paddleboarding. My husband and I venture out to the lakes near our home and fish, explore and picnic all in the middle of the lake…it’s such a blast and a good workout too!

  • cindy August 12, 2013, 11:22 am

    Our family’s favorite activity this summer has definitely been the time we spent at the beach! The little ones are finally old enough to enjoy it and we’ve gotten to splash in the ocean, build sandcastles with them, and finish the days with a great bbq cookouts.

  • Michelle G. August 12, 2013, 11:23 am

    Love to hang out in the backyard with my one-year old, a sprinkler and the water table!

  • Caroline August 12, 2013, 11:25 am

    I love to spend as much time as possible in the water 🙂

  • Sarah @ Yogi in Action August 12, 2013, 11:25 am

    Sweet- I badly need a one piece! I was near the ocean for the month of July and a bathing suit like this would’ve been perfect- instead I wore bikinis and had to hold onto my top everytime a wave hit me.

    My favourite summertime activity is: anything outdoors! Lately my fiancee and I have been putting down a blanket in the backyard and we’ll read, or play cards, or just relax out there for hours. It’s amazing!

  • Ginna August 12, 2013, 11:25 am

    I just bought a bike so I’ve been hitting the trails and loving it! Also taking the dog on lots of morning hikes which makes both of us happy and healthy.

  • Stephanie August 12, 2013, 11:26 am

    Wow what a pretty suit!

    My favorite activity is going for a walk or having a picnic by the water with my little. She’s only 4 months old and I’ve recently gone back to work outside of the home so any time with her is precious.

  • Mary August 12, 2013, 11:27 am

    It is brutally hot during the summer where we live…. so our goal is to get out of town and head north!

  • laurenG August 12, 2013, 11:28 am

    Hanging outside by the pool, on the bay, at the beach, sprinkler, water park – anywhere near water!

  • Megan B. August 12, 2013, 11:29 am

    I’m always torn in the summer between backpacking and blowing up our giant kiddie pool and lounging in the backyard, but those are my favorite activities.

  • ali August 12, 2013, 11:30 am

    I love swimming and running after my niece and nephews in the summer! My problem is that I lost quite a bit of weight and can never find a suit that is supportive enough! I’ll have to check these out!

  • Kristen ECM August 12, 2013, 11:32 am

    Long walks with my baby!

  • Catherine August 12, 2013, 11:33 am

    My favorite summer time activity are the outdoor movies that pop up all around Los Angeles! So fun to picnic and watch a movie 🙂

  • Annie P August 12, 2013, 11:33 am

    Swimming!

  • jessica August 12, 2013, 11:34 am

    I love sitting outside with friends at a cookout, drinking margaritas. Alas, at 7.5 months pregnant it has been awhile since i’ve had my beloved margarita. I adore that green swimsuit of yours so much that I don’t even need to visit the site to look at the rest (been to it before though). I LOVE that green suit!

  • Bonnie August 12, 2013, 11:34 am

    Hiking, jogging and hiking are my favorite summertime activities. Love the Athena suit. #accentuateboobs

  • Jenn August 12, 2013, 11:34 am

    Walks outdoors with my BFF! I’m a teacher, so summer is our time to do more things together:)

  • Amanda Hedgpeth August 12, 2013, 11:35 am

    I love taking a fun nature hike and cooling off in the lake afterwards!

  • Sydney August 12, 2013, 11:35 am

    OMG the picture of Henry & his daddy with the yogurt container is too much. Cute overload. Look at his little chin! Ahhh I love it! I agree with the pool being the best summer hangout for babies. Mine has loved swimming since she was one month old!

  • Allie A. August 12, 2013, 11:35 am

    What a fabulous suit – love the color! My favorite summertime activity is getting up before the sun for those long marathon training runs. Since I am pregnant with my first this summer, that activity has been replaced with early morning 5k runs instead!

    I would love to have a great swimsuit I would feel comfortable in next summer, when I have a 6 month old!

  • RH August 12, 2013, 11:37 am

    I love tubing down the Yakima River, and I could really use a new bathing suit for this activity!

  • MC August 12, 2013, 11:38 am

    I love going on hikes, and brunching outdoors!

  • Leah August 12, 2013, 11:38 am

    hiking for sure!

  • Jen in TX August 12, 2013, 11:39 am

    Living in hot Texas, I have to say my favorite summer activity is going to Colorado for vacation!

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 11:41 am

    Those suits are adorable! I love swimming and running outside!!

  • Jennifer August 12, 2013, 11:45 am

    Morning swims in open water!

  • Hyedi August 12, 2013, 11:46 am

    I love taking advantage of the nice weather and sitting on patios at restaurants!

  • Erin S. August 12, 2013, 11:46 am

    Definitely barbecues and watching my dogs run through the sprinkler.

  • Alex August 12, 2013, 11:46 am

    I love lazy river days (we have a place near my hometown where you can just float down a river and then be driven back to the start) followed by ice cream dinners 🙂

  • Peggi August 12, 2013, 11:47 am

    My favorite summer activity is taking my son to the pool. Like you said it is so hard to find a suit that works to be playing with your child. I want to look good but do not want to continuely be worrying about my suit staying put. I like these classic designs and would love to win this giveaway!

  • Dayna August 12, 2013, 11:49 am

    My favorite summertime activity right now is putting my 2mo old daughter Amelia in the BOB and going for a run!

  • Allison August 12, 2013, 11:49 am

    My personal favorite is the beach. My 2 toddlers love this too but they also love splash pads and an awesome fountain they call “the waterfall park” where we have played many times this summer. Love that suit! Was in the pool with my kids last week in a bikini (I got for pool lounging) and was thinking it did not really work fir toddler chasing.

  • Samantha August 12, 2013, 11:50 am

    I love taking walks with my husband and our two sons after dinner. It’s usually cool enough by then to enjoy our evenings & wind down! Hope to win, would love to get a swimsuit like yours! 🙂

  • Jacqueline August 12, 2013, 11:51 am

    Definitely hiking with my husband :)) You look great in that suit!

  • Carly August 12, 2013, 11:52 am

    Going to the beach! Especially on cape cod.

  • Kelly V. August 12, 2013, 11:52 am

    I love going to the beach during the summer! I’ve never been a pool girl, but have found it necessary this summer since we’re over 2 hours from the beach.

  • Sarah Morgan August 12, 2013, 11:53 am

    Wow, you look gorgeous in that suit!
    I like anything with water–beach, pool, boating, tubing, you name it.

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 11:53 am

    I love going to the beach–my favorite time is early evening, when the crowds are heading out and pups are allowed in! Pack a picnic dinner and its a perfect end to a summer day.

  • Liz August 12, 2013, 11:55 am

    I love doing anything outdoors! Hiking, running, swimming, lounging 🙂

  • Julie August 12, 2013, 11:56 am

    My favorite summertime activity would have to be ‘family time’. While working I can take off a few days here and there to fly home and have extended weekends with my family, whereas with graduate school I don’t have that luxury.

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 11:56 am

    Enjoying the sunshine after work on my porch with a glass of wine!

  • Sue August 12, 2013, 11:59 am

    I have a 1 1/2 year old and love going to our condo pool with her, especially now that she has a “Puddle Jumper” and can float/swim/kick on her own!

  • Claire August 12, 2013, 12:01 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is picking berries, especially the wild blackberries that grow everywhere – free food 🙂 – and camping. That suit is super cute. Thanks for doing the giveaway

  • Amber August 12, 2013, 12:01 pm

    Ohhh I love their suits! My favorite activity is brunch al fresco with my husband! Or going to the pool. Or going to Mexico… summer is just the best 🙂

  • Jennifer August 12, 2013, 12:05 pm

    I’m learning to love riding a bike this summer… it creates a nice breeze that running just doesn’t! 🙂

  • Lainie August 12, 2013, 12:06 pm

    Like you, I love taking my little ones to the pool!

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 12:07 pm

    During the summer I love to go to the beach! We only live 45 minutes away but we don’t go often enough! I also love going to amusement parks and the zoo! Summer is awesome!

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 12:08 pm

    I like floating in the pool. It’s about the only thing you can do outside in Houston without melting!

  • Jennifer August 12, 2013, 12:08 pm

    Favorite summer activity is definitely grabbing an inner tube and floating down the river, followed by a night of camping.

    Great suits. Following an abdominal surgery I stick to one piece suits these days and have had some problems finding cute ones that don’t age me too much.

  • Carly August 12, 2013, 12:09 pm

    My favorite summer activity is camping! We just got back from a great trip on the river, so much fun! Such beautiful scenery, and something about relaxing amongst the birds and the trees is so soul soothing!

  • Nicole Flynn August 12, 2013, 12:09 pm

    That suit is adorable!!! In the summer you’ll find me at the lake with family & friends!

  • Dina August 12, 2013, 12:09 pm

    Laying at the beach is the best…and so relaxing!

  • Jordan August 12, 2013, 12:10 pm

    I’m off work for the month (teacher schedule!) so I’ve been loving long walks with my dog and hanging out by the pool!

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 12:10 pm

    My favorite summer activity with my girls is the pool!!! They could swim all day and I love how exhausted they are when we get home 🙂

    Those suits are amazing and beautiful, why have I never seen them before?!?

  • Ang August 12, 2013, 12:12 pm

    What a cute swimsuit! 🙂

    My favorite summer activity is hiking!

  • christa August 12, 2013, 12:13 pm

    fav summertime activity – going for a long bike ride and then waiting in line 20 minutes for a snowcone at the “ice house” in my neighborhood. so worth it.

  • Esther August 12, 2013, 12:13 pm

    In the summer, I LOVE going berry picking and then creating fun recipes and delicious treats from the harvest!

  • Jen August 12, 2013, 12:13 pm

    Have to agree with you. The water park with the kiddos 🙂

  • beth August 12, 2013, 12:13 pm

    Love those suits, definitely paddleboarding is my fave workout

  • Logan @ Mountains and Miles August 12, 2013, 12:13 pm

    My favorite summer activity is hiking, but I’ve recently really gotten into swimming mostly as an activity I can do while injured and can’t run, but I’ve come to enjoy it in its own right.

    I am amazed at how awesome that bathing suit is! I love it and it looks so flattering on you!

  • Lindsay August 12, 2013, 12:13 pm

    The beach for sure! And taking the pup for long walks in the evening, once it cools down 🙂

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 12:15 pm

    Love spending time at the river with friends and family in the summer!

  • Sara August 12, 2013, 12:18 pm

    I love heading down to a lake to fish with my husband and baby girl! We lay out a big blanket and soak in the sun! Also going to get ice cream after a day of being outside is fabulous!
    Love the suit, it looks great! Fingers crossed you pick me!

  • Crystal August 12, 2013, 12:19 pm

    Walking down to the local ice cream place!

  • Nicole August 12, 2013, 12:19 pm

    My favorite summer activity is “going up north”. In Minnesota the Brainerd lakes area is the best place to spend some time on the lakes and do a little shopping!

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 12:22 pm

    I love spending time outdoors. I love hiking, swimming, going to the beach, boating, etc 🙂

  • Pamela August 12, 2013, 12:23 pm

    Beach time!

  • Zana August 12, 2013, 12:25 pm

    Practicing yoga outdoors, who needs a hot yoga class when it just as hot outside in the city that I live in!

  • Jen August 12, 2013, 12:27 pm

    Beautiful swim suits! We are fortunate to live near the water, so the beach is our go-to. We got a season pass. Our town beach has a bay side with less crowds and no waves, which is great for us-sometimes we venture to the beach side. It also had a spray park, so we gets lots of fun outdoor time there.

  • Emily August 12, 2013, 12:27 pm

    Our annual family trip to the Outer Banks. With a 18 & 20 year old I especially cherish the time with them, hanging out, doing puzzles, playing games and just chatting during the sunrise on the deck. Plus we get together with a couple other families, great long time friends and their kids. We’re so close our kids have referred to them as ‘cousins’. Last year surf lessons were the highlight!

  • Jess August 12, 2013, 12:28 pm

    Favourite summer activities would have to be campfires with friends, hiking in the mountains, and spending time in the vegetable garden (sorry couldn’t pick just one).

  • Megan A. August 12, 2013, 12:29 pm

    Great suit! My favorite activity is spending time at my in-laws house on Lake Michigan.

  • Devin August 12, 2013, 12:29 pm

    Mine would be kayaking. I love getting out and away from people and seeing animals and swimming.

    That suit is awesome. I so want one! We were just talking how my current suit is starting to get a bit see through in spots and the bottoms are getting baggy so I’ve been looking for a new one.

  • Lauren August 12, 2013, 12:31 pm

    I love early morning runs in the summer. I’d like early morning swims better if I had a cute suit like yours to wear!

  • Johanna August 12, 2013, 12:32 pm

    I have been loving bike riding this summer.

  • Valerie B August 12, 2013, 12:33 pm

    Swimming, anywhere I can find it!

  • jen August 12, 2013, 12:36 pm

    Rock climbing! and then jumping in the river!

  • JenP August 12, 2013, 12:38 pm

    I love early morning runs before it gets too hot.

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 12:40 pm

    My fav summer activity is definitely lake days or floating down a river with some drinks in hand 🙂

    that suit is so flattering!

  • Leada August 12, 2013, 12:42 pm

    Definitely running in the nature park, so much fun!

    I had to give up on bathing suits when I was 16 because I couldn’t find anything that was supportive enough or that provided enough coverage to be socially acceptable in public but these suits look great!

  • Helen August 12, 2013, 12:43 pm

    BBQing with friends!

  • Lisa August 12, 2013, 12:45 pm

    It seems like my family loves anything that involves water – pools, ponds, lakes, boating. I think the time together is the most important 🙂

  • Sara @ Zero to Sixty August 12, 2013, 12:45 pm

    Well this suite looks awesome on you! 🙂 My favorite summer time activity is swimming. Hands down! 🙂

    Sara

  • Lisa in IL August 12, 2013, 12:46 pm

    my favorite thing to do in the summer is sit out on the back deck at the end of the day & just enjoy the evening as it winds down. thanks for offering a giveaway

  • Jasmine, bama + ry August 12, 2013, 12:46 pm

    Bah, I JUST bought a new swimsuit, too. I could never afford these suits on my own, so this is an awesome giveaway. I saw your suit on FB and was like, what the what? That’s the cutest suit, ever! I really like the Athena one, too.

    My favorite summer activity maybe isn’t so much an activity, but I love laying on a blanket in our local part on “live music in the park” nights with my hubs. Kids are running around and everyone’s playing cards or games, talking, and just having a chill time. I love that. The three months of summer in Oregon is that rare time we can be outside and not get rained on. 🙂

  • Meg August 12, 2013, 12:47 pm

    Hiking!

  • Lauren August 12, 2013, 12:49 pm

    I love talking my son, just a few days younger than Henry, to our local lake. We’re there at least a few times a week! A new suit that fits “toddler chasing criteria” would be amazing!

  • Katy August 12, 2013, 12:49 pm

    I love getting to take the dog on a nice long walk every night 🙂

  • Liza August 12, 2013, 12:50 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is spending time on and in the lakes 🙂

  • Allison August 12, 2013, 12:52 pm

    Playing in creeks. I know that totally makes me sound like a 5 year old boy… but there’s nothing like splashing around in the cool water on a hot summer day!

  • Jamie August 12, 2013, 12:52 pm

    My favorite activity is sitting outside on the patio with friends!

  • nicole p August 12, 2013, 12:53 pm

    I love having the extra time to take my dogs for longer walks! 🙂 I also love tanning.

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 12:55 pm

    Definitely water skiing and boating on the lake. I could do it every day! I’ve never been one to get one-piece swimming suits, but you are right…that suit is hot!

  • Erica Rose August 12, 2013, 12:59 pm

    It’s not much of an activity really, but making sun tea is always super fun.

  • Sara N August 12, 2013, 1:00 pm

    evening walk on the beach plus an ice cream cone!

  • theresa @ aspoonfulofsunshine August 12, 2013, 1:00 pm

    Hanging out at the beach is my favorite summertime activity!

  • Vicky August 12, 2013, 1:02 pm

    I need a new suit for play time at our playground that has sprinklers…. Also for when I sign my little one up for swim lessons this fall 🙂

  • Janel August 12, 2013, 1:03 pm

    Taking long walks with my 4 month old! (And I’m now desperate for a new mom bathing suit!

  • Lisa August 12, 2013, 1:04 pm

    There are so many fun activities in the summer! If I had to pick one I would probably say playing bocce ball in the beautiful sunshine!

    That swim suit looks great on you!

  • Dottie August 12, 2013, 1:04 pm

    This summer our favorite activity has definitely been this awesome pool/water park hybrid we found. There are a ton of little kid friendly slides and random fountains in the shallow end for my 3 year old, plus I’m 34 weeks pregnant and we live in AZ, so being under water is the perfect way to not die from being this big in 115 degree heat!

  • Michelle August 12, 2013, 1:04 pm

    Summer is for ANYTHING outside. 🙂 Hiking, swimming, biking, exploring gardens, picnics in the shade. But best is in my hometown, taking a boat out to the island and sitting halfway in the water with other adults and parents as kids swim splash around, find sand dollars, starfish and hermit crabs and generally enjoy life outside in the sunshine.

  • Lisa August 12, 2013, 1:05 pm

    I love anything and everything that has to do with water – swimming, boating, floating, and especially helping my 2 year old dig holes and build castles! The swimsuits are really cute and I would love win!

  • Kimberly August 12, 2013, 1:06 pm

    My favorite summer activity is kayaking! For $10 you can rent a kayak at a nearby River for the day. It’s a great workout!

  • Baird August 12, 2013, 1:07 pm

    That suit is amazing! I think I would pick the same one!
    My favorite summer time activity is anything outdoors–really hiking and….waterfall jumping! : ) Definitely need a supportive suit to hold up to that adventure!

  • Kait August 12, 2013, 1:08 pm

    Very cute! Rooftop bars is my favorite!!

  • Courtney August 12, 2013, 1:08 pm

    I love reading mindless fiction by the pool!

  • Joy August 12, 2013, 1:10 pm

    I love going for long walks in the summer and stopping along the way at a bench or park to read.

    You look gorgeous in that swimsuit! I love that it’s functional too.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Marie August 12, 2013, 1:11 pm

    I really like kayaking…seeing all the turtles on the rocks and going down rapids! 🙂

  • Hope August 12, 2013, 1:12 pm

    We’re surrounded by mountains in Salt Lake City, and we get in them as much as possible when the weather is warm. There’s nothing like a good pool day, though!

  • Annika August 12, 2013, 1:13 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is gardening, swimming outside and walks and runs with my 10 month old.

  • Carly G August 12, 2013, 1:14 pm

    I love going to the river and climbing all the rocks up stream. Also, anything with hiking! 🙂

  • cassidy August 12, 2013, 1:15 pm

    I love to go on a nice, cool run at dusk!

  • Emily @ The good era August 12, 2013, 1:15 pm

    My favorite activity this summer has been getting into biking with my husband! I love our weekend bike dates <3

  • Erin August 12, 2013, 1:15 pm

    Walking just about anywhere! I love that suit!

  • Erin D. August 12, 2013, 1:15 pm

    Definitely any water activity.

  • Kristen August 12, 2013, 1:19 pm

    I love anything water related. Pool, beach, ocean, or splash pad…I’m like a kid in a candy store when I can have some fun in the sun and water!

  • Lucy August 12, 2013, 1:21 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is hiking with my pup!

  • Liz P August 12, 2013, 1:24 pm

    I love going to the beach! We’re taking our little boy who is Henry’s age on his first beach trip in a few weeks…. we can’t wait!

  • Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind August 12, 2013, 1:25 pm

    I love taking walks on hot nights! Such a luxury during the summer.

  • Megan (Braise The Roof) August 12, 2013, 1:27 pm

    I love these suits and I’ve been wanting to try one out so badly! One of my favorite things about summer is my beach volleyball league. We’re not…the BEST, but we have fun!

  • Lauren F August 12, 2013, 1:29 pm

    We have a great wading pool in town that costs $1 a day for me and my two year old.

  • Shannon August 12, 2013, 1:30 pm

    My favorite summer activity is SUP on Little Sebago Lake in Maine! 🙂

  • Kerri August 12, 2013, 1:30 pm

    My fave summertime activity: laying by the pool!

  • Kelsey August 12, 2013, 1:33 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is simply floating down the river on a tube. My next favorite would have to be drinks on a patio or deck. I live in Minnesota so I have to soak up the sun and play outside as much as possible in the short, short summer.

  • Nikki August 12, 2013, 1:33 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is bike rides on our tow path – 13 miles out, stop for breakfast and then 13 miles back! A perfect mix of exercise and fun!

  • Tracey August 12, 2013, 1:36 pm

    Love chasing down the ice cream truck that comes to our neighborhood, and then taking the treats to the lake.

  • Angie August 12, 2013, 1:36 pm

    I just love going to the beach – playing in the sand and waves with the kids and wearing my bathing suit almost non-stop!

  • Amber B. August 12, 2013, 1:38 pm

    Favorite Summer activity: Watching the sunset on the a roof deck. 🙂

  • Kim August 12, 2013, 1:40 pm

    I love just being outside and soaking in the sun whether it’s by walking, running, swimming, or enjoying a picnic!

  • Sarah T. August 12, 2013, 1:40 pm

    Fav summer activity has to be beach volleyball. But talk about a sport that is hard to dress for! I don’t have the body of Kerri Walsh so a sports bra/bikini bottoms are out. I need something supportive that won’t slide around when diving in the sand AND is cute and flattering to a 4 months post-baby body! These look perfect!

  • Jennifer August 12, 2013, 1:41 pm

    I love laying by the pool. And going out for ice cream 🙂

  • Kristina August 12, 2013, 1:46 pm

    Smuckerfest.

  • Suzanne August 12, 2013, 1:48 pm

    I absolutely love swimming and going to the beach!

  • Jules August 12, 2013, 1:52 pm

    Swimming! Reading! Running! (Basically, all of it… I’m a teacher and while I love my job, I LOVE summer.)

  • Becky B. August 12, 2013, 1:53 pm

    As a mom of a three year old and a 1 year old we spend tons of time outside. We also love the splash parks. We are blessed with grandparents who own a beach house so we spend lots of time on the water in a boat. I also struggle between wanting to get back into the bikini but it not being practical to play on the beach or at the park, or hold onto two kids in a boat (often when they grip the sides of my suits when the boat goes fast and I give little peep shows unknowingly to innocent bystanders).Despretely need a new suit but havent had any shopping time in months (also work full time) and so have just been wearing old suit with stretched elastic and coverups. No practical, cute or comfortable. Would love to win your certificate!

  • Ruby August 12, 2013, 1:54 pm

    I love eating ice cream in the summer!

  • aubrey August 12, 2013, 1:54 pm

    I love running outside in the summer!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 1:55 pm

    My favorite thing in the summer is to visit farmers markets for fresh local veggies, especially heirloom tomatoes! Nothing beats a yummy end of summer tomatoe sandwich!

  • Mary Helen August 12, 2013, 1:58 pm

    I LOVE summer! Hanging out by my pool w/my kids or having pool parties w/friends & family are my favorite activities!

  • Lindsey Gail August 12, 2013, 1:59 pm

    I have too many favorite summertime activities!Lazy tube rides down the river, kayaking, going to the beach, hiking, trail running, and camping (where you can do ALL of your favorite activities).

  • Steph August 12, 2013, 2:00 pm

    I love going to the beach!

  • Karen August 12, 2013, 2:01 pm

    Going to the beach and eating ice cream.

  • Christy August 12, 2013, 2:01 pm

    I love kayaking, swimming, reading by the pool, and hiking! I’m currently 33 wks pregnant so I’ve been swimming a little bit and reading my childbirth books when I resting. It’s been great!

  • dominique August 12, 2013, 2:02 pm

    I love hiking with my husband and toddler. We live in Flagstaff, AZ which doesn’t have an outdoor pool which is sad to me, but has amazing hiking all around. I have used your idea of the infant tub as water play for my one year old and she loves it. It was such a great idea.

  • Maria August 12, 2013, 2:04 pm

    My favorite summer time activity has to be playing softball! I grew up playing with my mom and played in many leagues. Even now I still look forward to the warm weather so I can get out back and throw the ball around 🙂

  • Karen August 12, 2013, 2:05 pm

    I love going waterskiing! 😉

  • Kel August 12, 2013, 2:05 pm

    I love to get up early and run to the lake near our house.

  • Kristi August 12, 2013, 2:06 pm

    My favorite summer activity.. pool time. My daughter is old enough that she can swim with her friends and I can lay on the side with a book.

  • Kristi August 12, 2013, 2:12 pm

    Our fav acticity is playing in the baby pool on our porch. My 8 mo old loves to splash, shriek, and use the edges to pull up to stand!

  • Lucy August 12, 2013, 2:15 pm

    I enjoy long walks on the beach and tennis

  • eva August 12, 2013, 2:21 pm

    I love to swim in the summer…whether it’s at the beach, pool, lake, wherever I just like to get wet and cool off! The swimsuit is gorgeous!

  • Lynn August 12, 2013, 2:21 pm

    I have too many favorite summer activities! I love mountain biking, swimming, trail running and then having a beer.

  • Megan August 12, 2013, 2:22 pm

    I really cannot name just one. I love everything about summer! Having my kids home all day, visiting grandparents, going to camp with my husbands work, going to the lake “beach,” swimming, mowing the yard, running in scorching heat… I just love it all. My oldest goes back to school on Wed and my youngest starts a 2 day a week preschool next week. I can’t believe summer is over!

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 2:24 pm

    I love stand up paddleboarding in the summer. And you need a fun reliable suit for that activity! Hope I win 🙂

    Cheers, Amanda

  • Jess (Will Run for Cheeseburgers) August 12, 2013, 2:31 pm

    I wish I could go to the beach more often but sadly have only been a total of 4 hours this summer (two separate trips)

    definitely MY favorite activity although my husband gets too bored!

  • Sara A August 12, 2013, 2:32 pm

    I love going to Lake Barkley during the summer, but we have 1 yr old twins so that didn’t happen much this summer!

  • Tracey August 12, 2013, 2:32 pm

    I love going to local bars and restaurants in the summer that have live music on their patios. So relaxing and entertaining!

  • Lindsey August 12, 2013, 2:33 pm

    I love going to the pool with my nephews!

  • Tori August 12, 2013, 2:35 pm

    Summer is all about water here too. Florida is too hot for anything else. We go to the beach, the pool, the splash park, anything to be outside but not melting. Would love a shot at one of these suits. My “mom” suit from Old Navy isn’t quite cutting it lately.

  • Becky August 12, 2013, 2:35 pm

    In WI, nice days are sometimes few and far between. I love taking my little 1 year old to park playdates or outside to the garden. But the best thing by far is when nice weather and clear schedules collide and we can go out to my aunt’s lake and go swimming from the pontoon boat. It was such a huge part of my childhood and I am so grateful to share it with my son now.

  • Amy @ Healthy and Fit for Real August 12, 2013, 2:39 pm

    All of those suits are super cute! My favorite summer time activity would probably just simply be sitting on a boat or pontoon, on the lake, with a cocktail in one hand and a good book in the other! 🙂

  • Rachel August 12, 2013, 2:39 pm

    I love playing sports outside during the summer! Anytime I get to enjoy the sunshine and be active outside is the best!

  • Catherine August 12, 2013, 2:41 pm

    I love watching my chocolate lab jump into the water and swim around for hours. He never gets tired and loves every minute of it! It’s so refreshing for him and I can soak up some sun while he’s out playing.

  • Leah August 12, 2013, 2:41 pm

    I love taking my lab to the beach and run around in the sand!

  • Katrina August 12, 2013, 2:42 pm

    I love reading outside in the warm sunshine!

  • Katherine August 12, 2013, 2:42 pm

    Reading by the pool or camping!

  • Nadine August 12, 2013, 2:44 pm

    We’ve been pool hopping lately so the suits would be perfect! There are 5 couples that live in the neighborhood and on any given weekend we end up at 2 or 3 of them 😉 You look fantastic and love the color on you.

  • Lindsay August 12, 2013, 2:44 pm

    My favorite summer activity playing at the park with my two year old! She is independent enough to not need my help for everything and we can enjoy laughing and running around together.

  • Kristin August 12, 2013, 2:45 pm

    Definitely going to the pool!

  • Katharine August 12, 2013, 2:47 pm

    Using the longer daylight hours to spend sometime outside…walks before and after work.

  • Stacey August 12, 2013, 2:49 pm

    What a beautiful, flattering suit! My favorite summertime activity has got to be riding my bike – great workout and you still get a good breeze!

  • jean August 12, 2013, 2:50 pm

    Of course playing with the kids! Reading on some quiet days.

  • Jen August 12, 2013, 2:51 pm

    I love the bathing suit you’re wearing, and the other ones you showed!
    I also love splashing around with my little one(s), but reading a book poolside would be nice too!

  • Katie M August 12, 2013, 2:54 pm

    My favorite summertime activities are walking outside with my puppies and picking berries!

  • Morgan August 12, 2013, 2:56 pm

    I love taking my toddler swimming, or any activity involving water. It’s always so much fun!

  • Sandy August 12, 2013, 2:59 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is spending time with friends and family at the beach:)

  • Julia @ Basket of Juls August 12, 2013, 3:04 pm

    Watching the sunset in my backyard while drinking wine, eating ice cream, and counting fireflies with family and friends.

  • Taylor August 12, 2013, 3:05 pm

    I love going to the splash pads with my toddler too! Unfortunately, I usually wear shorts and a t-shirt because I haven’t found a mommy/toddler-approved bathing suit that I love.

  • Errign August 12, 2013, 3:05 pm

    We love going on the boat! We even have one dog who will jump in with us!

  • Rose August 12, 2013, 3:05 pm

    I love bbq’ing and drinking beers on our deck!

  • allison August 12, 2013, 3:09 pm

    I love going to the beach with my boyfriend… Could definitely use a fun new swimsuit for those trips!

  • Samantha August 12, 2013, 3:09 pm

    Laying by the beach or pool on a hot summer day with a great book is the ultimate summer luxury!

  • Ashley August 12, 2013, 3:10 pm

    Definitely going to the pool or a beach vacation!

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 3:13 pm

    Sitting on the deck watching the stars or around a campfire!

  • Sarah August 12, 2013, 3:13 pm

    My favorite summer activity is laying out by our new swimming pool!! Second is getting froyo!

  • Heather August 12, 2013, 3:14 pm

    Those are super cute!
    I chase my toddler around all summer too!

    Thanks!

  • Katie S August 12, 2013, 3:17 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going to the pool! Nothing is more relaxing after work then to get in that cool water!

    You look GORGEOUS!!!

  • Natalia August 12, 2013, 3:23 pm

    Love the beach and riding my bicycle!!

  • Tricia August 12, 2013, 3:25 pm

    Anything outdoors! Everything is more fun outside. 🙂

  • Jessica G August 12, 2013, 3:26 pm

    Picnics in the summertime are the best!

  • Andrea August 12, 2013, 3:26 pm

    Definitely the pool! Our 13 month old is fearless in the water and loves splashing around. I have a “mom” tankini I wear from Lands End but your suit is really cute 🙂

  • Casey August 12, 2013, 3:28 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is definitely biking! Thanks for the giveaway, these suits look awesome 🙂

  • Amie August 12, 2013, 3:29 pm

    I love going to the beach in the summer because it is warm enough for me to actually get in the water.

  • Rachel August 12, 2013, 3:30 pm

    Camping or biking!!

  • Alexa August 12, 2013, 3:31 pm

    My favorite summer activities are walks at night when it gets a little cooler. I love that I can take walks in the summer after 7:00 p.m., when it’s usually dark in the winter. I see neighbors I never knew existed in the winter darkness!

  • Stefanie August 12, 2013, 3:40 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is kayaking! I love being on or in the water, and kayaking is the perfect in between. I love swimming too, but kayaking gets me further faster.

  • Kathy August 12, 2013, 3:43 pm

    A trip to the beach and that does require a great looking swimsuit!

  • Aishah @ Coffee, Love, Health August 12, 2013, 3:47 pm

    That suit is so perfect on you! 🙂 I love the style and color, all of it! My favorite activity is going for a nice long walk with someone I love and talking 🙂

  • Barbie August 12, 2013, 3:56 pm

    By far, our favorite summer time activity is spending time at the pool or at the Outer Banks!

  • Jesse @OutToLunchC August 12, 2013, 3:58 pm

    My favorite summer activity is relaxing in the sun with a good book!

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 3:59 pm

    You look adorable in that!
    I’m 8 months preggo, so my favorite activity has been either sitting on the beach or sitting my the pool!

  • Cgirl1 August 12, 2013, 4:02 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is hiking, especially in the Adirondack mountains near my home. I love to hike, and am excited to have this baby (due in December) and get back up the mountain as soon as I can!

  • Katheriene M August 12, 2013, 4:03 pm

    I love spending time at the lake up at our cabin!

  • Justeen August 12, 2013, 4:07 pm

    My favorite summer activity is berry picking! Blueberries are my favorite 🙂

  • natalie shaw August 12, 2013, 4:10 pm

    I have a 20 month old little boy, Boone. He and I love doing all sorts of things. Our favorite is going to the river and splashing around, throwing rocks and catching crawdads. 🙂

  • Shanna August 12, 2013, 4:12 pm

    Swim races with my little sisters!

    Love Albion Fit.

  • Allie August 12, 2013, 4:12 pm

    I love running along the path at the beach, and then grabbing a fresh-squeezed lemonade afterwards. It’s the perfect reward!

  • Kara August 12, 2013, 4:14 pm

    My favorite summer activity is spending time with my family outside on a warm, clear night and BBQ’ing!

  • alli August 12, 2013, 4:20 pm

    That suit looks stunning on you! I love the cut & color!

    We live in Phoenix so to be outside in the summer you had better be getting wet, it’s too miserable otherwise. Splash pads are definitely a must and, like you, we always have to bring a container of some sort with us. If we don’t leave the house, I fill up a storage container with water and let my almost 3 yr old splash around in that in the backyard.
    A trip to California is always a highlight- we love the beach. A lake trip doesn’t always happen every summer so to go & wakeboard is an added bonus 🙂

  • Kelly August 12, 2013, 4:24 pm

    Although I am incredibly lucky to live in San Diego where the weather is great all year, there’s something summer-specific to have friends or family over to grill and sitting outside until the sun goes down.

  • Tashia August 12, 2013, 4:27 pm

    I love the beach and having porch parties!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 4:28 pm

    LOVE that green suit on you! I swan competitively for 10 years and I’m still a sucker for some quality pool time in the summer! Luckily I live in the South so summer lasts a long time.

  • Lizz Dyer August 12, 2013, 4:28 pm

    I love backyard BBQs! There’s nothing better than good food, hanging out with friends, and ice cold beer.

  • Stacey August 12, 2013, 4:31 pm

    going to the pool

  • Amber August 12, 2013, 4:35 pm

    Definitely the splash parks with two toddlers! It’s too hard for me to go to the pool with two kids under 3, so the splash parks are perfect!! And love that green suit!

  • Jeanna August 12, 2013, 4:39 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is hosting friends and family to enjoy a home cooked meal outdoors while playing lawn games and it being light until past 8pm.

  • Ilene August 12, 2013, 4:39 pm

    I love relaxing in the sun at the beach with loved ones!

  • cathy August 12, 2013, 4:39 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is beach time with the kids and I seriously need a new suit for it!

  • Julie August 12, 2013, 4:40 pm

    Hiking is my fave summertime activity.

    That suit looks super cute on you, Caitlin!

  • Kellie August 12, 2013, 4:41 pm

    I like taking our dog for a walk in the evenings when it is almost dark but not quite. It is quiet out and so peaceful.

  • Kaitlin August 12, 2013, 4:43 pm

    Dining outside on patios 🙂

  • jillian August 12, 2013, 4:50 pm

    my favorite activity would have to be weekend trips to nantucket! beach, shopping, good eating, cocktailing… i love it all! 🙂

  • Sarah @ Preaching In Pumps August 12, 2013, 4:52 pm

    Cute suit!

    I’ve been having a lot of fun in our vegetable garden this summer. I planted a ton of cucumbers and the sweet older ladies at my church have been making pickles out of them for our fall bazaar!

  • Sharon August 12, 2013, 4:53 pm

    Nothing feels like Summer more than chasing down the ice cream truck and buying that ice cream that looks like Mickey Mouse’s head! Oh the memories..

  • Stephanie August 12, 2013, 4:53 pm

    So many favorite activities this summer. Hiking, cycling, backyard bbq’s with friends, beaches, fireworks… 🙂

  • Nicole August 12, 2013, 4:55 pm

    I’ve never heard of Albion before, but I’m going to search their site RIGHT NOW! My favorite summer activity is definitely waking up super early with the puppy for a walk into town. She’s still a little sleepy and therefore very attentive on her morning walks, so we can both enjoy welcoming the day!

  • Lindsay McAlester August 12, 2013, 4:59 pm

    My favorite Summer activity has been swimming in our pool! We live in Arizona, so it’s a necessity! 🙂

  • Anne Weber-Falk August 12, 2013, 5:06 pm

    Hiking! Being in the water on a hot day for fun-not fitness!

  • Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen August 12, 2013, 5:08 pm

    that suit looks great on you! .. favorite activity would be sunset walks during the summer 🙂

  • Kim L. August 12, 2013, 5:09 pm

    Grilling and eating dinner outside on our deck! Love your suit color and the one shoulder style!

  • Michelle August 12, 2013, 5:10 pm

    This summer I had the pleasure of tubing down the Platte River in northwestern Michigan – my favorite activity yet, just wish it was in my backyard 🙂

  • JennieMc August 12, 2013, 5:17 pm

    Oh for cute! My favorite summer activity is going on an “unknown” adventure with my family – we load up the car with anything we might need for the day, and at every stop sign/stop light we go in birth order to pick left/right/straight. We’ve found tons of cool things we would’ve never seen this way!

  • Alina August 12, 2013, 5:23 pm

    Gotta love water shoes! I work at a pool, and kids slip like 99% less when they wear those little things! I would have to say my favourite summer activity is a nice long bike ride and then a stop for ice cream of course! 🙂

  • Alex August 12, 2013, 5:26 pm

    The color is absolutely beautiful on you! I’ve never heard of this brand before, but I think I’m in love! My favorite summer time activity is going out on my parent’s boat- there’s nothing like cruising around the lake, wind blowing through your hair!

  • Bron August 12, 2013, 5:27 pm

    Favourite summer activity is going for walks to our local farmers market with my husband and daughter and having a lovely coffee plus some yummy treats in the sun 🙂

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 5:27 pm

    Favorite Summertime activity-
    Grabbing a sno-cone and relaxing in a small (or large) pool of water! Being pregnant this summer and living in Texas- you look forward to the water(as much as possible!!) 🙂

  • Makenna August 12, 2013, 5:34 pm

    how stinkin’ cute! my favorite summertime activity would be spending time by the pool! loving it! 🙂

  • Trisha Johnson August 12, 2013, 5:37 pm

    Camping with my hubby, our dog & now our 2-month-old son! I love going on hikes, waking up in a tent & of course, making s’mores!

  • Maura August 12, 2013, 5:39 pm

    I like going on long runs early in the morning!

  • Nicole N. August 12, 2013, 5:40 pm

    Our favorite summer activity is hanging out in the back reading, eatting, and playing music. Once our LO is older the splash park at the Y will be a new favorite.

  • Jennifer August 12, 2013, 5:44 pm

    Love the suit!!!!! I like going to the beach.

  • shelly August 12, 2013, 5:45 pm

    love long summer evening bonfires & hanging out on porches with tall glasses ofCOLD sweet tea. perfection.

  • Hallie@chasinghallie August 12, 2013, 5:48 pm

    I desperately need a new swimsuit! Our fav summer activity is sitting on the front porch eating popsicles. A new summer tradition!

  • Lauren August 12, 2013, 5:51 pm

    I love running in the summer! 🙂

  • Connie Petruzziello August 12, 2013, 5:53 pm

    love a ruched swimsuit! My favorite summer activity is beachtime with the family.

  • Mary Ann August 12, 2013, 5:55 pm

    Beautiful suits! My favorite activity is an early morning run with my husband and then to the beach. These suits look so stylish and still cover up.

  • Ally August 12, 2013, 5:56 pm

    How can I choose just one! Summer is my favorite season… I love reading by the pool, but I also love being outside on summer evenings and nights, hanging out with friends on a patio is a hard time to beat.

  • Cellabella August 12, 2013, 5:57 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is also going to the pool or beach – I’m a water girl 🙂

  • Madeline August 12, 2013, 6:00 pm

    I love that swimsuit! I also like going swimming during the summer, as well as hiking and just barbecuing on the porch on the weekend evenings!

  • Cathy August 12, 2013, 6:05 pm

    Going to the Fair!

  • Heather August 12, 2013, 6:06 pm

    Adorable suit! I love to take a long walk in the evening as the sun is setting 🙂

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 6:07 pm

    My favorite summer activity is camping with my family!

  • Nicole August 12, 2013, 6:14 pm

    I LOVE summer festivals. Good food, good music, plenty of space for a toddler to run around, it’s perfect!

  • Aly August 12, 2013, 6:15 pm

    I love exploring new trails during the summer!

  • jen August 12, 2013, 6:18 pm

    Love beach time in the summer!!

  • L August 12, 2013, 6:21 pm

    I love your swimsuit!! I have so many summer activities I love: going to the lake, grilling out with friends, taking late evening walks, early morning runs, going to the farmers market, and exploring new places.

  • Niki August 12, 2013, 6:23 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going to the lake! I love going on boat rides and wake boarding! Love the suit you are wearing!!

  • Andrea B. August 12, 2013, 6:24 pm

    I love to go to the nearby lake with the family and some rented kayaks and paddle boards. We have so much fun!

  • Janine August 12, 2013, 6:28 pm

    There’s nothing better than reading a good book poolside!

  • Miranda @ Miranda Runs August 12, 2013, 6:35 pm

    I love going to the beach and lounging around with my fiance! 🙂

  • Sarahf August 12, 2013, 6:39 pm

    That suit is gorgeous! I love the others in the pictures too.
    In summer, I love early morning running, in winter it’s hard to stir myself, but here it’s so hot by 7am, I have to get up and go early. I never regret it! The gorgeous sunrise, the cool air and the other early risers make it so worthwhile!

  • Liz August 12, 2013, 6:39 pm

    You. Look. Stunning! I love the color and cut of that suit on you. My favorite summer activity is running. I LOVE accumulating freckles and whatever tan my fair skin is capable of. I love racking up more mileage because it’s just so beautiful I HAVE to run outside!

  • TanyaS August 12, 2013, 6:40 pm

    My favorite solo summer activity is triathlon. Family activity is heading to the small lakes in our area. My toddler loves walking through the bush trails and exclaims “The jungle” everytime.

  • Lauren M. August 12, 2013, 6:40 pm

    My favorite summer activities are outdoor concerts at Red Rocks and running in the park! I’d probably spend a lot more time at the pool if I actually had a suit that fit, though! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 6:42 pm

    I love going to Port Elgin beach up near where I live! The weather has been absolutely terrible up here in Canada though, so I have (sadly) not made it up yet, hoping to go in a couple weeks, I also love corn on the cobb!

  • Britton August 12, 2013, 6:44 pm

    I love the extra time I have during the summer to workout but I also love to sit by the ocean or pool with a drink and a good book!! I would love to win!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 6:45 pm

    I love any type of pool activity. Swimming, volleyball, anything active with water!

  • Martha August 12, 2013, 6:47 pm

    I am a teacher, so I love spending time with my three year old son at the zoo, SeaWorld, the pool, or just around the house:-)

  • Kelsey August 12, 2013, 6:52 pm

    playing in the ocean or watching my boyfriend surf while I read on the beach !

  • Jess August 12, 2013, 6:54 pm

    I love going hiking in the mountains, to get away from the heat!

  • keren August 12, 2013, 6:58 pm

    one of my favorite summertime activities is barbecuing!!!!! Love their clothes!

  • Marissa August 12, 2013, 6:59 pm

    My favorite summer activity is kayaking and then jumping into the lake afterwards on a hot day!

  • Daina August 12, 2013, 7:02 pm

    Summer family BBQs at the beach or the springs are my absolute favorite. Combining friends, family and swimming in the sun…doesn’t get better than that!!

  • Cathy Wilson August 12, 2013, 7:07 pm

    Long walks on the beach.

  • Kate @ KaCo Living August 12, 2013, 7:10 pm

    That suit is adorable on you 🙂 Love the color, style, and fit! My favorite summer activity is either going to the pool/lake or going on a long run before the sun rises.

  • AB August 12, 2013, 7:10 pm

    I love swimming and hiking!

  • briana August 12, 2013, 7:15 pm

    definitely the beach! and i need that breathe fit tank!

  • Liz A. August 12, 2013, 7:25 pm

    I love to nap during the summer time! I’m a teacher so, it’s my season of rest. Although, napping at the lake on the dock is the best, and that chevron suit is super adorable!

  • Melissa J August 12, 2013, 7:27 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is running around with my two year old from park to park.

  • Alexandra August 12, 2013, 7:34 pm

    My favourite summer time activity is biking. Too bad I haven’t done much of it this summer

  • kristen @ livinlifeinlouie August 12, 2013, 7:36 pm

    My son and I went to six flags this year all by ourselves. It was great to be able to go where we wanted, and not go on the big rides (that my son doesnt like very much)

  • Jen August 12, 2013, 7:38 pm

    My favorite activity by far is hiking, I would love to try that breathe freely top! I can’t even describe how much I sweat while climbing mountains in the summer… and nobody wants to hear about that anyway 😉

  • Elisabeth August 12, 2013, 7:45 pm

    My favorite summertime activities are going to the zoo, grilling hamburgers & hot dogs and going to farm markets for fresh produce. I love the Illusion and Optimum capris!

  • MissPinkKate August 12, 2013, 7:50 pm

    I love a good splash pad, thank goodness I had a kid so I have an excuse to go. That alone is worth the price of having a kid this hot, muggy summer. My favorite Albion item is the Midnight Dip suit!

  • Marissa August 12, 2013, 7:51 pm

    Beach! As long as I can swim in the ocean I’m a happy lady. And I love the freely tank! Looks great for everything from yoga to a beach cover-up.

  • kirsten August 12, 2013, 7:53 pm

    LOVE the midnight dip swinsuit, so cute! My favorite summer time activity is going for walks with my husband outside.

  • Jen August 12, 2013, 7:58 pm

    My favorite summer activity is reading in the pool. Yes, in. I love the high tide suit!

  • Kelly August 12, 2013, 8:03 pm

    That swimsuit is SO cute, love it!

    My favorite summer activity is definitely swimming. We have a great pond nearby, and I just crossed it for the first time (1 mile swim) last weekend. So much fun!

  • Kelley August 12, 2013, 8:05 pm

    Love the blousy suit … I would wear it to my fav summer activity, the pool!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 8:06 pm

    I love eating on our deck in the summer and all the lovely summer produce! I really like the showstopper suit- so cute and I’m a sucker for black, white and red!

  • Missy August 12, 2013, 8:13 pm

    I have two active boys and live in AZ, so swimming is basically the only thing to do here in the summer! I love the Showstopper swimsuit!

  • Kelly August 12, 2013, 8:13 pm

    I also love swimming, though I haven’t taken advantage too much this year. I also love just simple walks!! And I would absolutely get the same suit that you got – looks right up my alley!!

  • Beth August 12, 2013, 8:17 pm

    i love to do anything I can outside to enjoy the long sunny days – biking, running, hiking with our dog -it’s all good! I loved the “Love Racer” top. Seems to fit all my active needs! 🙂

  • Kim August 12, 2013, 8:19 pm

    I love to go camping! And also loving the Criss Cross suit in plum.

  • Jen August 12, 2013, 8:21 pm

    This summer our backyard water fights have been my favorite!!! Even more fun when bubbles are involved!!

    I’m torn between the high tide and the Icon- they both look fun!

  • Lauren August 12, 2013, 8:22 pm

    My favorite summer activity is running with my baby!!

  • Lauren August 12, 2013, 8:23 pm

    Fav activity is running with my baby!

  • Michelle August 12, 2013, 8:24 pm

    I love going to my family’s river house! These swimsuits would be perfect….and I’m in love with the “high tide” style. The chevron is awesome!

  • Laura August 12, 2013, 8:25 pm

    I love u-pick fruit farms and ocean swimming! And that icon swimsuit looks so cute on you! I generally cant pull off the one-shouldered look, but i’m a big fan of the “So Meshed” suit, and the gown suit.

  • Susan August 12, 2013, 8:27 pm

    My favorite summer activity is dining al fresco…I love it! I love the Show Stopper suit.

  • Ashley Y August 12, 2013, 8:28 pm

    My favorite summer activity is kayaking. It is a new activity to me and I cannot get enough of it this summer.

  • cait August 12, 2013, 8:30 pm

    I love laying outside in the summer by the pool & and I love the ‘showstopper’ suit!

  • Tracy August 12, 2013, 8:30 pm

    Biking and porch sitting!

  • Ashley T August 12, 2013, 8:33 pm

    I love going to the lake to go jet skiing! The show stopper suit is super cute and would be perfect for the lake!

  • Kate August 12, 2013, 8:34 pm

    I love swimming, and the Showstopper is adorable!!

  • Meryl August 12, 2013, 8:34 pm

    I love jogging with my daughter and stopping at the swings every day.

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 8:36 pm

    ummm..my favorite activity is obviously going to the beach-the reason I suffer through New England winters! I really love the sweet stripe zip up!

  • sophie August 12, 2013, 8:39 pm

    I love the one you got but I think the “On the Dot” in Marigold one is super cute. I have an addiction to polka dots 🙂

    Favorite activity is now taking our dog to the beach since he loves it there.

  • Katie B August 12, 2013, 8:39 pm

    Favorite activity is definitely swimming. I am dying for a new suit and would LOVE the one you are wearing. So adorable!

  • Kathryn August 12, 2013, 8:45 pm

    My favorite summertime activity actually in evenings. I love to sit on the backporch and sip wine while enjoying the gorgeous weather!

    My favorite piece was the petal pants 🙂

  • Cara August 12, 2013, 8:48 pm

    I love walking around Central Park while eating ice cream! My favorite Albion Fit item is the sunrise bikini top. So cute!

  • Morgan August 12, 2013, 8:48 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is combing the beach for treasures with my two kiddos. My fav swim on this new, fan site is the Gown Suit in navy!!!!!

  • Ashley August 12, 2013, 8:54 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is bike riding! And I like the criss cross suit

  • Macrae August 12, 2013, 8:55 pm

    I’m in love with this company! My favorite summer activity is tanning on the beach then walking after sunset! Love the zip jacket in sea foam and gra!

  • amy August 12, 2013, 8:55 pm

    I just most recently fell in love with hiking this summer! So many beautiful trails that I didn’t even know I existed so close to my home!

    Hard to choose…Jaw Dropper or Big Polka Dot are contenders but think my fave is the Athena.

  • Melissa Q August 12, 2013, 9:02 pm

    I’d love the Athena or the Showstopper for lounging on the beach!

  • Shallin August 12, 2013, 9:03 pm

    I love taking pictures outside of flowers – horticulture + photography major here, so it doesn’t get much better than that for me! My favorite item is the Albion Petal Pant – sooooo incredibly cute!

  • Alex August 12, 2013, 9:05 pm

    Wow! What a line Albion has. I love the criss cross suit, and those petal pants are seriously cute! I’m digging hanging by the backyard pool (and maybe cranking up the margarita machine) this summer.

  • Charity August 12, 2013, 9:07 pm

    So far all the activities we’ve done this summer Alexander LOVES!!! He basically just loves being outside.
    Going to the cottage (which is on the northumberland straight not a lake) Playing in the pool (gets so excited doesnt even wait for proper swim wear) and camping (not to be done with a crawling 1 year old and a 6 month old puppy)!
    We did go for a couple of dips in a fresh water lake while camping however my HUGE fear of leechs prevented us from being in there to long.. Give me jelly fish any day.

    BTW your post baby body looks amazing!! Great job mama!

    • Charity August 12, 2013, 9:26 pm

      oops also I really like the Athena suit I love the back on it!

  • Sara August 12, 2013, 9:09 pm

    favorite summer time activity is evening walks, farmers’ markets, and volunteering at kids’ summer camps!
    that bathing suit looks amazing on you! I really like the stormy seas swimsuit, the signature hoodie in heather grey, and the optimum capris

  • Jessica B August 12, 2013, 9:17 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is a day of mini golf and soft serve. Makes me feel like a kid! And I LOVE the Showstopper!

  • Molly@This Life Is Sparkling August 12, 2013, 9:17 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going to Starbucks with my best friend, ordering iced lattes, and chatting away for hours until the sun goes down. All of there items look adorable! I’d be happy with anything 🙂

  • Lynne August 12, 2013, 9:20 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is playing on the beach! I also love grilling and all the fresh summer fruits & veggies! So far, my favorite Albion product is the Breath Freely tank.

  • Mary August 12, 2013, 9:27 pm

    I love open water swimming with my tri group in the summer, and I absolutely LOVE the gown suit!

  • Amy August 12, 2013, 9:30 pm

    I love laying by the pool with a trashy romance novel! 🙂 I also love the Icon bathing suit, it looks DARLING on you!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 9:40 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going on long walks with friends and chatting the evening away.

  • Esther August 12, 2013, 9:42 pm

    My favorite summer time thing is going barefoot and ice cream, lots of ice cream!

  • Pam August 12, 2013, 9:45 pm

    Like you, I love going to splash parks with my 2 year old son! I love the showstopper suit and could definitely wear it on our adventures!

  • megan August 12, 2013, 9:49 pm

    I love picnics in the park or at a winery with my pups. When the weather is gorgeous, there’s nothing better!

  • Alison August 12, 2013, 9:52 pm

    Favorite Summer Activity: Friday night concerts in the park
    Favorite Albion item: Plum Criss Cross Suit or Navy Icon Suit

  • Katherine August 12, 2013, 9:56 pm

    My favorite activity is the beach (and running on the beach)! Love the swimsuit!

  • Rachel August 12, 2013, 9:59 pm

    Oh my gosh, these suits are so cute! My favorite summer time activity is sitting on our dock! Love looking at the lake!

  • Zoe H. August 12, 2013, 10:00 pm

    Favorite activity: bike riding. You don’t feel the heat too badly until you slow down. I especially love getting groceries on my bike on the weekend!

    Favorite albion product: probably the Icon suit… but in bright Poppy red!

  • Carlee August 12, 2013, 10:02 pm

    My favorite summer activity is just simply the whole summer with my one year old. I’m a teacher and thought I had the summer off with Gregory last year, when he was born, this summer has been even better. We just found a splash pad this weekend and that’s been great, but we also love going for stroller runs, running to different parks and going to the pool. I can’t believe summer is almost over!

    My favorite suits on the site are the Icon and the Criss Cross. Both seem perfect for our fun and unpredictable summer days!

  • Audra H August 12, 2013, 10:06 pm

    My favorite summer activity, since I live near Lake Michigan, is hanging on the beach! I love the Gown suit.

  • Elizabeth August 12, 2013, 10:06 pm

    Love this suit!! My favorite summer activities are the beach (OBX) and grilling out (BBQ chicken and veggies). Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Tanya @ Vegan Faith August 12, 2013, 10:08 pm

    Love the suit! We are definitely in the water a bunch this summer too. Eleanor is a little water baby!

  • Kathy August 12, 2013, 10:10 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing on you, love the ruching! Favourite summertime activity has to be working out outdoors. I hate the winter cold so it always feels like such a luxury to take it outside in the summer. Love the High Tide suit!

  • Kay August 12, 2013, 10:16 pm

    It’s sailing for me! The gown suit would be awesome!

  • Cori August 12, 2013, 10:19 pm

    I always run and I love that full zip shirt on this page!

  • Amanda August 12, 2013, 10:19 pm

    Beach. Love the gown suit!

  • Nikki August 12, 2013, 10:20 pm

    that icon suit is amazing! I love hanging out at the beach 🙂

  • Ani August 12, 2013, 10:27 pm

    I love fishing in the summer! So relaxing and it gives me time to spend with my dad 🙂 I love the love racer tanks – they look perfect for running!

  • Jill August 12, 2013, 10:30 pm

    Definitely the new splash pad that is next to our house or the beach. It is amazing how much entertainment water and sand can provide for my children. I also love the gown suit! Pretty but functional are key!

  • Mary August 12, 2013, 10:32 pm

    I LOVE that suit you’re wearing! My favorite summer activity is hiking, but I’d gladly swim more with that suit!

  • Jessica August 12, 2013, 10:37 pm

    Fave summertime activity…CABIN TIME. No other option.

  • Elizabeth August 12, 2013, 10:41 pm

    I love going to the beach, especially here in southern California where I am from!

  • Christina August 12, 2013, 10:43 pm

    Camping with the family!

  • Jen W. August 12, 2013, 10:51 pm

    The petal pants are so cute. Favorite summertime fun…… WATER! Beach, lake, pool, water park = fun in the sun!

  • Natalie Stearn August 12, 2013, 11:08 pm

    My favourite activity is splashing in the wading pool at our local rec centre with my husband and our 17 month old toddler. He couldn’t get enough yesterday!

  • Brittany August 12, 2013, 11:11 pm

    I love swimming and going to the beach! The high tide bathing suit is really cute!

  • Amye August 12, 2013, 11:13 pm

    Going swimming at my parent’s pool. Love the showstopper!

  • Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat August 12, 2013, 11:20 pm

    I love that breathe freely tank! I love swimming too!

  • Katie August 12, 2013, 11:30 pm

    Going to the pool is by far my favorite summertime activity! I love the high waisted bikini bottoms from Albion Fit! Super cute!

  • Gina G August 12, 2013, 11:34 pm

    Evening walks and days by the pool 🙂
    Love it all, but I really like the Lounge Crop in charcoal!

  • Zoe August 12, 2013, 11:40 pm

    Very cute suit!

    My favorite summer activities are a combination swimming in spring-fed pools, paddle boarding and eating snow cones. Bathing suits are a necessity in Texas!

  • Megan August 12, 2013, 11:45 pm

    I love spending time at the beach. Or even better, summer meant that Dairy Queen was open! I always love cooling down with an ice cream!

  • Wendy August 12, 2013, 11:49 pm

    I love early morning runs to beat the heat – I love feeling accomplished early in the day. My fave suit is the STARBOARD SWIMSUIT — NAVY. So. Gorgeous.

  • Kiki August 12, 2013, 11:49 pm

    Having my morning coffee outside on the deck! Love the gown suit.

  • Nicole G August 12, 2013, 11:54 pm

    I love going for walks and taking my dog to the local dog park in the summer. The Ballerina Suit is really pretty.

  • Kerry August 12, 2013, 11:55 pm

    My favorite summertime activity — while I wish I could say that running tops everything, I think eating a vegan ice cream cone on my porch is the absolute best 🙂

  • Sarah @climbinvegan August 13, 2013, 12:02 am

    I really like to hang out with my dog and hike over the summer 🙂

  • Danielle August 13, 2013, 12:08 am

    I’ve been loving late afternoon/evening weekend walks around the reservoir in Central Park. It’s so nice to see people out enjoying the nice weather and I like to soak it up while we have it! I love the breathe freely tank but would also want to try out a swimsuit since I have such a hard time finding good ones. I think the ruching on the icon suit you have on would be really flattering!

  • katie Moran August 13, 2013, 12:10 am

    My favorite summer time activity is going to all the fun art and wine and music festivals that are around our area all summer. My favorite item on the website is probably the petal pant! looks adorable!!!!

  • Samantha August 13, 2013, 12:24 am

    My favorite thing is going to the lakes here…. we live in AK and playing in the lakes with mountains in the background is gorgeous! I also love to take my boys to the indoor swimming pool but have yet to find a suit that I like and fits well! This one looks cute!

  • mich August 13, 2013, 12:26 am

    My fave activity is swimming… thus, I would love the Midnight Dip suit! So cute.

  • Danielle August 13, 2013, 1:01 am

    My favorite summer activities are blackberry picking and CAMPING! Love love love the draw cord top! I’m so happy you showed us this awesome company, they have such stylish stuff that is mama friendly!

  • Alli August 13, 2013, 1:15 am

    While I was always love hiking, the water holds the forever place in my heart for the summer. Recently I have hopped on the paddleboarding fad. So. Much. Fun!

    That Icon swimsuit is gorgeous! From color to cut it is so flattering, totally the perfect suit for a summer paddle 🙂

  • Amy August 13, 2013, 1:24 am

    Running and the jacket!!

  • Amanda Hoffman August 13, 2013, 2:00 am

    my favorite summertime activity is swimming or jumping over the waves at the beach i like the midnight dip swimsuit amandahoffman35@yahoo.com

  • Sorayya August 13, 2013, 2:09 am

    Picnicing and High Tide!

  • Megan August 13, 2013, 2:32 am

    Kayaking!

    Show Stopper Black and White (which you featured) has been my favorite since they posted it on Facebook some time ago!

  • Liz23 August 13, 2013, 3:03 am

    Love the Criss Cross Suit! My favorite summer time activity is going to the beach with my 2 year old! He is really loving the water lately and it’s been so much fun to see him enjoy it so much!

  • jameil August 13, 2013, 4:02 am

    The optimum capris! I need some new running capris in my life BADLY!

  • Lisa August 13, 2013, 5:14 am

    OMG, we love to hit the beach and we are learning to paddleboard

  • Emily August 13, 2013, 5:33 am

    My favourite summertime activity is being in the water at the local beach with friends and especially floating on my back listening to the waves crash: The perfect way to destress !!

    • Emily August 13, 2013, 5:36 am

      Oh and I love the icon suit 😀

  • rachel August 13, 2013, 7:08 am

    Going to the zoo with our yearly pass! BONUS, our zoo has a splah pad!

  • Kelly August 13, 2013, 7:43 am

    Taking my nephew for a run in the stroller. So much fun! I would say my fave is the optimum black capris – basic and necessary!

  • Jourdan August 13, 2013, 7:45 am

    We love the pool! Can’t wait until Reese is old enough for splash parks next summer! I love the optimum capris!

  • Carolyn August 13, 2013, 7:54 am

    We love going to the pool all summer long too! I love the showstopper suit 🙂

  • Cindy August 13, 2013, 8:12 am

    I love going to the pool and being pregnant with a toddler -it’s a fret activity for both of us!!

  • Jess August 13, 2013, 8:13 am

    My favorite summer activities are taking walks with baby, boy and dog and hitting the beach with those same loves. My favorite Albion item is the gown suit in poppy. I think it’d be functional for taking a walk then a nice refreshing swim. It’ll be great next year when my little is on the move and exploring the beach on her own, too.

  • julie August 13, 2013, 8:26 am

    I love sipping a margarita by the pool or beach!

  • Ali August 13, 2013, 8:38 am

    I love swimming-every day, several times a day if possible! I also like the gown suit. I could really use a functional AND pretty swim suit!

  • Katherine August 13, 2013, 8:41 am

    I love going to the beach and pool with my kids. I love the Icon suit!

  • Kyla August 13, 2013, 8:50 am

    I just adore that high tide suit! My favorite summer activity is going to the beach!

  • Laura August 13, 2013, 8:59 am

    I LOVE going to the beach, but I definitely don’t go as much as I should! I’m also OBSESSED with “The Showstopper”!!

  • Jennifer August 13, 2013, 8:59 am

    These swim suits are adorable! I love the Show Stopper. You look great in the Icon, by the way. My favorite summer activity is riding beach cruisers at the beach and just being outside!

  • Lily August 13, 2013, 9:09 am

    Going to the beach is my favorite summer activity, and I love the Athena suit!

  • Nicole August 13, 2013, 9:10 am

    I love just going for walks in the summer, or runs in the morning. And, before my bike was stole, I loved riding my bike around town.
    My favorite is the hightide bathing suit, super cute!

  • Michelle August 13, 2013, 9:20 am

    A functional suit?! I love the show stopper! <3

  • Mary-e August 13, 2013, 9:28 am

    Favorite summer activity is going to baseball games. I love the flowey red tank

  • Raya August 13, 2013, 9:40 am

    This summer, being pregnant, my fave thing to do is stay inside in the AC! But can’t wait for next summer to splash around with my little guy!!!!!

  • kristin s. August 13, 2013, 9:41 am

    My favorite is going to the lake and boating, tubing skiing anything. And next year ill be running around with a 6month old so one of these suits would be perfect! Yes I’m pregnant with our first:)

  • Molly August 13, 2013, 9:44 am

    Pool time!

  • lindsay August 13, 2013, 9:48 am

    we live at the pool all summer too. I would choose the exact suit you got or some workout capris

  • Lauren @ Lettuce Eat Cake August 13, 2013, 10:02 am

    I’m a big fan of browsing summer farmer’s markets and long walks at dusk. I am loving all of Albion’s gear! I think the Athena is my favorite. I tend to veer toward vintage-inspired designs anyway. Also, big kudos to them for carrying XL and XXL. Way to not discriminate against the curvier ladies!

  • Lindsay August 13, 2013, 10:14 am

    favorite summertime activity? Pulling out old sleeping bags and laying in the backyard to watch meteor showers! Farm stand ice cream stops are a close second 🙂

  • Cabrina August 13, 2013, 10:15 am

    I love being outside during the summer, expecially near water (pool, beach, or lake)! My favorite Albion Fit piece is the Criss Cross Suit.

  • mama August 13, 2013, 10:20 am

    I also have 2 busy little girls that also love the water and have had the albion Gown Suit pinned for ages now in Pinterest! So cute and looks incredibly functional!!

  • Emily August 13, 2013, 10:24 am

    The Gown suit! And my favorite is swimming with my kids…beach, pool, lake, pond, anywhere!

  • Amanda, RD- The Nutritionist Reviews August 13, 2013, 10:25 am

    My favorite summer activity is spending a ton of time outdoors, gardening and running.

  • Kendra August 13, 2013, 10:30 am

    My favorite summertime activity would have to be early morning walks. The weather isn’t too hot, the light is gorgeous, the birds are chirping, the grass is so green and still wet with rain or sprinklers. It is one of those times of day that makes me happy to be alive!

    I really like the Showstopper suit!

  • Katie August 13, 2013, 10:34 am

    I love taking my dog for long walks! And I really like the Icon suit!

  • allison August 13, 2013, 10:45 am

    ah! LOVE THESE suits! i love retro styles. my favorite by far is the sweet stripe full zip (or the showstopper. so many favorites). this would be PERFECT on my honeymoon in 2 months!! i think my favorite summer activity is just drinking summer shandys on my deck with my fiance and dog 🙂 traveling is too much work and i honestly just love to grill and eat dinner outside in the nice weather.

  • Mari August 13, 2013, 10:56 am

    My all time favorite summer activity, or activities rather is going out with friends; not in the typical sense, but getting together for a long walk along the trails or cruising on our bikes for miles and miles while catching up.
    The Illusion Capris are perfect – not too tight, super soft and pretty cute!

  • jennyv August 13, 2013, 10:57 am

    Favorite summertime activity? Just one? Running outside (not on a treadmill!), boating w/ family, grilling out!, late night ice cream runs, fireworks (4th of July!), etc.

  • Katie August 13, 2013, 11:05 am

    I love taking my 9 month son to the pool. He loves splashing around. So cute to see him explore the water.

  • Kate August 13, 2013, 11:20 am

    I love going with my family to the zoo. They have a train (my son goes CRAZY for it) and a splash park. I am loving the Jaw Dropper Black and Emerald Green suit!

  • Nicole @ Curly Mommy August 13, 2013, 11:21 am

    My favorite activity during the summer used to be running- but since we’ve moved to Texas that has definitely changed to my favorite winter activity! Now, we love going to the pool as well, to cool off! My favorite item is definitely the freely tank top- but in the midnight blue color!! I hate tight tight workout gear. Thanks for the giveaway!

  • Shahla August 13, 2013, 11:48 am

    Running with my 9 months old baby (in stroller) and we stop at the pond to hang out with ducks and turtles and frogs. He loves them all. I really like the cross back suit (in black), the gown suit is nice too.

  • Sydney August 13, 2013, 11:50 am

    I’ve not really looked at their bathing suits but I love some of their 2 pieces! (One pieces kind of scare me bc I have a short torso.) Some of my favorites are the full scrunch beach bum bottoms, and the bandeau tops. The blousy tops look super cute too.

    As for my favorite summer activity, I love reading a good book at the beach with my toes just hitting the water’s edge.

  • Anna August 13, 2013, 11:51 am

    I have a daughter that’s just about the same age as your adorable Henry, and I have to say that having such an eager young thing to follow around really opens up your eyes in a whole new way! Our summer favorites so far have been the swings and splash park. I love watching her go from unsure to complete bliss! I absolutely love the Jaw Dropper!

  • Beth August 13, 2013, 11:58 am

    I love biking on the trails and taking walks in my neighborhood.

  • Katie M August 13, 2013, 12:12 pm

    In the summer, I love running outdoors early in the morning. The sunrise combined with the balmy temperatures make me so happy.

    My favorite item at Albion Fit is the Rainbow Skirt. This bottom would be so cute to wear on a run!

  • Bethany August 13, 2013, 12:19 pm

    Running is my favorite any season activity! I’ve also really enjoyed kayaking this summer!
    All of Albion’s stuff is so cute! The petal pants and sweet stripe full zip are two of my favorite items.

  • Gia August 13, 2013, 12:20 pm

    Such a cute suit – it looks amazing on you!! My favorite summer activity is definitely going to the Farmer’s Market – they have them near my work on Tuesday and Thursday and near my home on Sundays! It’s even more fun with our 8 month old 🙂

  • alanna August 13, 2013, 12:23 pm

    My friends and I have a summer weekend tradition. We’re up nice and early before it gets too hot. then with hit the town on our bikes. We ride all of Brooklyn and plan out breakfast and lunch and some our of favorite places bakeries and pizza places. With explored all of nyc on bikes and how a ball every time.

    Albion suits look great! There are so many to choose from. I wish I could go and try them all on. I love the criss cross, maybe the athena, the showtopper, and so many others.

  • Meredith B. August 13, 2013, 12:25 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is going to the pool with my husband and just being outside! I would love some workout gear from Albion.. they have some really cute stuff!

  • aly August 13, 2013, 12:44 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is to be out on the Lake with my family!

    I love the petal pant–super cute!

  • Ann August 13, 2013, 12:48 pm

    I’m at the beach all the time with my toddler, and I love it! But I will admit that sometimes a regular bikini leaves me feeling a bit exposed with all the digging, sand sitting, swimming, and baby carrying. Would love to try one from Albion!

  • Megan August 13, 2013, 12:59 pm

    I would LOVE the showstopper!

  • Michelle August 13, 2013, 1:09 pm

    Summer is all about long walks with the dog at night, even when I get home from work really late. Love it! I have my eye on that Athena suit.
    Michelle

  • Alexis August 13, 2013, 1:10 pm

    My favorite summer activity is definitely family barbecues. There’s something about having some beers around a barbecue along with lots of fresh fruit salads and garden vegetable salads that just screams “summer” to me. (Probably because I live in Washington, where we only get to do this a few months out of the year!)

    I have been lusting after The Showstopper swimsuit, particularly for my upcoming honeymoon in October!

  • Tara August 13, 2013, 1:10 pm

    I love going to lake with my friends and her children. We float, we swim, we splash around. Such fun l!

  • Pam August 13, 2013, 1:18 pm

    I love hiking with my fiance and pup on weekend mornings! Its seriously the best way to start the day. 🙂
    I absolutely love the suit your wearing and the color is truly amazing. The Big Polka Dot bathing suit is also so cute!

  • Lauren August 13, 2013, 1:19 pm

    I like the zig zag suit! Chevron always wins! 🙂

    I love the summer because I have time to visit friends! Plus there are lots of picnic and BBQ opportunities.

  • Kate August 13, 2013, 1:19 pm

    I love the Sweet Stripe Capris! And I guess my favorite summertime activity would be relaxing by the beach or in a park with a good book!

  • Kath August 13, 2013, 1:24 pm

    My favorite summer time activities are waterskiing and swimming in lakes! I love the Albion petal pants.

  • Eileen August 13, 2013, 1:32 pm

    I love going to the beach in the summer! I love the Icon suit!

  • Elizabeth August 13, 2013, 1:40 pm

    All of their suits (and basically everything else on the site) is super cute, but my fave is probably the On the Dot swimsuit! I have so many favorite summer activities, but some of the best are hanging out with friends outside and doing mindless tv watching haha – but I’m sad because this is my last week of real “summer.” Starting my final year of law school next week!

  • Lily August 13, 2013, 1:42 pm

    I love watching fireflies on the deck as the sun fades away. I would love to try an Albion swimsuit on my postbaby body.

  • Kellie August 13, 2013, 1:42 pm

    Favorite summertime activity is definitely the fireworks. I love them!
    If the Icon suit really holds up the girls as well as they say you do and has that nice of a coverage, that would be the suit I would get!

  • Erin August 13, 2013, 1:45 pm

    Family walks in the afternoon – and I LOVE that gown suit (and many others on the site).

  • Erin @Wholesomerd.com August 13, 2013, 1:54 pm

    The beach is where it’s at! Love the suit and my little guy is 15 months – so I feel ya on needing a great suit! 🙂

  • Amy Q August 13, 2013, 2:02 pm

    Hiking-without a doubt! Love the suits- especially the Showstopper!

  • Kam August 13, 2013, 2:09 pm

    I love going to the beach and the Athena looks so cute!

  • Angela August 13, 2013, 2:15 pm

    Those suits are SO fab!! I think I am in love with the Showstopper! As a WAHM, my favorite summer activity is hitting the lake/ocean at least 3-4 times a week with my 3 kiddos in tow. It’s a heck of a lot of work with all the packing and unpacking but totally worth soaking up every bit of our summers together.

  • Andrea August 13, 2013, 2:17 pm

    How have I never heard of this website?????? I’m so excited to buy some gear.

    Favorite summer activity: swimming in the pool and eating popsicles. 🙂

    Favorite item: I most own this hoodie. http://www.albionfit.com/tops/hoodie-ablion-logo-black-1

  • Liz August 13, 2013, 2:56 pm

    My favorite summer activity is reading at the beach! I think my favorite Albion items are the suit you are wearing and the Showstopper!

  • chrissy August 13, 2013, 2:56 pm

    I love the beach in the summer! And I love the Gown Suit!

  • Alex August 13, 2013, 2:58 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is evening cocktails on our deck. Does that count? 😜
    The breathe freely tank looks awesome!

  • Vanessa V August 13, 2013, 3:00 pm

    I love fishing in the summer!

  • Rebecca August 13, 2013, 3:21 pm

    Either the majority of your com enters don’t want to enter the giveaway or they didn’t read the full sentence. Lol.
    I don’t really need a suit, but the Athena or the one next to it in this post are cute! And I’m not a summer person. Too hot. I stay inside and read or watch TV/movies like every other season. Though I do want to go with my friends to the beach and bring the one friend’s dog–that might be fun.
    Henry is a total water baby and it’s adorable to see pictures of all the fun he has! 🙂

  • Rachel C. August 13, 2013, 3:22 pm

    My favorite part of summer is eating all the fresh fruit, especially watermelon

  • Andrea August 13, 2013, 3:23 pm

    We live at the pool in the summer. Love the look of the racer tanks.

  • Christie August 13, 2013, 3:28 pm

    That suit is absolutely adorable on you! I love it!

    My favorite summertime activity is running, but I guess that is kind of cheating since it’s always my favorite thing to do. Aside form running i’d say it is taking family walks to our nearby splash pad and park.

    I really like the Love Racer in silver, in addition to a lot of other items on the site.

  • Jen C. August 13, 2013, 3:31 pm

    Favorite summer activity-just being outside and soaking up the warm (hot) sun! I hate winter time.

    The gown suit posted above? I don’t even need to click anything else. I need that. It’s definitely something I have been looking for!

  • Heather C August 13, 2013, 3:42 pm

    Being pregnant this year, I am LOVING the pool – feels so good!
    I want the Blousy top and bottom! I would be completely comfortable in that.

  • Elizabeth August 13, 2013, 4:12 pm

    I live in Florida and love going to our state parks — we have great hiking trails, cool springs to swim in, and add a picnic and it’s the perfect day. Also, I am obsessed with the showstopper suit. Super cute!

  • Sonia the Mexigarian August 13, 2013, 4:47 pm

    Favorite summer activity…. gardening. I love being out doors and working in the garden and making the outside of our home full of color. I also enjoy seeing the hummingbirds zip around to the flowers 🙂 Closely followed by anything water related. Like swimming, sprinkler jumping and water rafting 🙂

    the High Tide looks pretty cool. Would love to get that one. And the sweet strip capri from the site 🙂

  • Sarah T August 13, 2013, 4:54 pm

    Our favorite summer activity is jumping in the backyard pool. My goof ball husband has created more fun games to play in the pool with our kids than I can count!

  • Sara August 13, 2013, 5:41 pm

    My soon-to-be one year old daughter keeps me busy heading to the park, splash pad, or pool everyday. I’m going to miss this first summer with her. Your suit is beautiful! I love that color.

  • Ems August 13, 2013, 5:44 pm

    My favorite summer activity is bonfires!! Friends, s’mores, warm summer evenings, fireflies…magic!!

  • Holly August 13, 2013, 6:00 pm

    My favorite summer time activity is definitely cycling (although running is slowly creeping up the list!) and I’ve been looking at the Petal Pants for the past couple weeks – so cute!!

  • Azul August 13, 2013, 6:07 pm

    God, the Showstopper is so beautiful! I wish I could pull off wearing something like that! And my favorite summer activity would definitely be swimming in the sea, so relaxing.

  • Ashley August 13, 2013, 6:17 pm

    Usedto be laying by the pool, but I’m not getting to do much of that with a baby. playing at the water table or family dinners outside are my new summer favorites.
    Love the high tide suit!

  • Lindsey August 13, 2013, 6:28 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going to the waterpark with my little brothers! I love the Showstopper swimsuit, so cute!

  • Carolyn August 13, 2013, 6:31 pm

    I’ve been loving running outdoors this summer. For the most part it hasn’t been too hot in Chicago, so I love it!

  • Emily J August 13, 2013, 6:33 pm

    My fav activity is just simply being outdoors! Walking, running, hiking, at the beach, etc. So many suits to like. Maybe the ballerina or blousy suit.

  • Veronica L August 13, 2013, 6:40 pm

    Summer concerts at night! I like the gown suit. So cute.

  • Lauren August 13, 2013, 6:45 pm

    My favorite summer activity is definitely boating on Lake Norman. And I love the Showstopper – so cute!!

  • Sara August 13, 2013, 6:49 pm

    My favorite summer activity is swimming in the lake. Love the show stopper suit!

  • Kara T. August 13, 2013, 6:52 pm

    Wow! These are gorgeous suits. The gown suit is one of my favorites of the swim line. I also enjoy the love racer sport top.

    My favorite summer activity is being near water and boats, my favorite place is lake Champlain in Burlington, vermont but all water will do!

  • Lauren August 13, 2013, 7:14 pm

    I really like the Sweet Stripe Full Zip in seafoam/gray. It is so cute and looks really comfy too!

  • melisa August 13, 2013, 7:23 pm

    Ahhh i dont think i have just one favorite- evening walks with the pup and husband, hiking, relaxing at the pool, picnics in the park…the list goes on ! 🙂

  • kolpin August 13, 2013, 7:26 pm

    i like hiking in the mountains to keep cool. and the love racer in silver!

  • Lynda Del August 13, 2013, 7:26 pm

    Been loving taking road trips down the Florida Keys to visit some friends and have fun. From Albion Fit, I love their Go Long Crew Tops with Thumb holes!

  • Katie August 13, 2013, 8:03 pm

    Ooh, I really like the gown suit. My favorite summer activity is just being around water in any form- lake, ocean, pool, splash park, you name it!

  • Alyssa August 13, 2013, 8:13 pm

    I love going to the beach and reading! The suit you’re wearing rocks!

  • SarahSL August 13, 2013, 8:17 pm

    As a pregnant school psychologist (hooray for summer vacation!), my favorite summertime activities this year have included morning walks and afternoons in the pool. I like the Zig Zag suit!

  • Erin August 13, 2013, 8:34 pm

    I’ve been loving the pool with my two kids and hating my suits. Finding function is HARD!

    I LOVE that showstopper suit. AH.

  • Sarah August 13, 2013, 9:20 pm

    going out for ICE CREAM!

    i’ve noticed most people haven’t posted what item they like on the site – but I like the running skirts 🙂

  • Stacie August 13, 2013, 9:23 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going on after-dinner walks with my husband right around dusk. We live in NYC, and the parks are beautiful and bursting with activity!

    My favorite items are the go long crew shirts with thumb holes (LOVE thumb holes!) and the Mantra yoga pants.

  • Jennifer August 13, 2013, 9:50 pm

    Going to Cedar Point! And I also love the breathe freely tank.

  • tara August 13, 2013, 10:07 pm

    I’m a runner recovering from a stress fracture, so my favorite activity was SWIMMING this summer… definitely have a new appreciation for the pool!

  • Jenn August 13, 2013, 10:15 pm

    Hands down – swimming!! Although, I’m in the same boat as you – most of the time, I’m busy chasing around a toddler!

  • Hillary August 13, 2013, 10:19 pm

    I love going for long walks and ending them with some yummy fro yo! I love the sweatshirt you mentioned in your post. It adds a little something to just a plain zip up.

  • Megan August 13, 2013, 10:41 pm

    Favorite activity is hiking and I love love the icon suit! Cute clothes!

  • Dominique @ That's What Domi Said August 13, 2013, 11:11 pm

    Favorite summertime activity this year has been paddleboarding! I’ve lived 10 minutes from this lake for the past six years, but only this summer have we started actually doing things at the lake besides the usual canoe/boat/swim.

    I am infatuated with the High Tide swimsuit by Albion Fit. It is stunning and simple and class, and it looks so comfortable! 🙂

  • tanyajay August 13, 2013, 11:35 pm

    My fav summer activities are def going to the beach and camping!

  • Stephanie August 14, 2013, 12:02 am

    Loooove the icon suit!! Our new baby and I will be going to the water pads and lakes!

  • Amber August 14, 2013, 2:32 am

    I love enjoying the extra time with my 4 kiddos especially at the pool. I also really like the Gown Wuit…it looks pretty and practical!

    • Amber August 14, 2013, 2:33 am

      *Suit*

  • Megan August 14, 2013, 5:31 am

    My favorite summer time activity: As a kid/teenager, my favorite summer time activity was playing softball with my standard league and traveling softball league. Man, I miss those days. Hanging out all day at the ball field..

    Now, my favorite activity is running with my little guy in the BOB Revolution. I also love seeing him enjoy the water. In two weeks, we are taking the baby to Orlando for the first time to visit some parks (Sea world, etc).

  • Lisa August 14, 2013, 5:40 am

    My favorite summer activity is laying by the pool. I really like The Showstopper! 🙂

  • Daniela C. August 14, 2013, 6:11 am

    I love going on road trips . The showstopper looks great !

  • Ki August 14, 2013, 7:11 am

    My favorite summertime activity: Toddler chasing, of course. I could really use a stylish, dependable one-piece suit. Albion has sooo many to choose from.

  • Maria August 14, 2013, 7:26 am

    I love going to the pool or lake and having family there. We always have a great time. Hopefully next summer we will have a pool in our yard and we will not have to send our 5 year old to ask the neighbors if we can come swimming. Who can say no to a cute 5 year old?

  • Caitlyn @ City and the Cubicle August 14, 2013, 7:56 am

    Summertime activity is going to my family’s beach house in Ocean City, NJ 🙂 I love the lounge crop & the illusion capris!

  • anna burrell August 14, 2013, 8:41 am

    I love all their suits, especially the blousy and crisscross. Love going to the beach!

  • Cori August 14, 2013, 10:57 am

    Love the beach and farmers market in the summer!

  • Hannah August 14, 2013, 11:09 am

    Body surfing in the ocean!

    My favorite is the one you’re wearing, the Icon in Emerald.

  • Lynzie August 14, 2013, 11:42 am

    I love going to the Peninsula (right on Lake Erie) and running/swimming. I would totally get that “midnight dip” bathing suit. helllllooooo nurse!

  • Katie @ Peace Love & Oats August 14, 2013, 12:03 pm

    My favorite summer activity is going on long walks through the city! (Chicago) and I LOVE the 26.2 jacket!

  • Jessica August 14, 2013, 1:01 pm

    I LOVE this bathingsuit you got, the Icon swimsuit–it looks so flattering and like it has great coverage!

    Our favorite summer activity is definitely the pool and the beach. There is nothing better than relaxing (or chasing our toddler around) in the warm sun by the water.

  • Kara August 14, 2013, 1:11 pm

    Heading up to the lake with my husband on the weekend is the best! Love the Icon one-piece that you’re sporting 🙂

  • Christy August 14, 2013, 1:26 pm

    Great swim suits.. always on the lookout for functional and cute! Swimming pool with the kids or on the lakeside beach!

  • sal August 14, 2013, 1:50 pm

    I desperately need a new bathing suit after having my twin boys 6 months ago!! I’ve loved taking the boys on hikes and to the pool this summer – so fun! The gown suit is so classy, I really like it.

  • sarah r. August 14, 2013, 2:03 pm

    my favorite summertime activity is walks or runs in the jogging stroller with my daughter (17 months), depending on how we are both feeling that day. and i LOVE the Icon in Navy!

  • Allison August 14, 2013, 2:18 pm

    Going to the beach with the kids.

  • Katie @ peacebeme August 14, 2013, 3:04 pm

    I love all of their one-piece swimsuits you are showing! In love with them! My favorite summer activity is going on walks on warm summer evenings.

  • Kristi August 14, 2013, 3:35 pm

    I love the high tide swimsuit! I think my favorite summertime activity is a family walk-around-the block after dinner during the bonus daylight hours.

  • Kristin August 14, 2013, 4:18 pm

    I love going to the beach with my daughter. I want the suit you have! Beautiful color.

  • Rebecca August 14, 2013, 4:34 pm

    Favorite summertime activity is definitely hanging out on my friends’ rooftop pool with a cold drink 🙂 And after looking at all the suits I think I’d go with the Gown Suit… or yours. I really really like yours!

  • Aria August 14, 2013, 5:21 pm

    OMG I LOVEEEE that swimsuit! I think the one shoulder strap is so cute and the color is beautiful!! I also love the chevron white and blue one piece as well 🙂 My favorite outdoor activity in the summer is swimming – I loveee to be in the pool or by the ocean – but I also have gotten into running this summer (1st half marathon is sept 15th!) so I’ve loved doing that on early cool sunday mornings 🙂

  • Katie J August 14, 2013, 5:47 pm

    Oh I love the Showstopper! Too cute.
    My favorite summer activity is definitely camping! Been 4 times already this summer, and hoping to squeeze in at least one more trip.

  • Lindsay August 14, 2013, 7:11 pm

    I LOVE retro swimsuits! I think they are sexier than a midriff baring bikini…(when did ingest so…old?)

  • Annie August 14, 2013, 7:48 pm

    My favorite activity by far is spending the day on the beach! I feel blessed to live ten minutes way from the ocean and visit it a couple times a week. 🙂
    I love the ballerina style suit in pink or black, the emerald icon you’re wearing (which looks amazing by the way!), and the Athena is quite lovely too.

    Thank you Caitlin and to Albion for the giveaway! I’d be so pumped to get the gift card!! Xx

  • Erica August 14, 2013, 8:11 pm

    I love spending time on the boat or in the pool!

  • Brianna August 14, 2013, 10:19 pm

    Early morning runs on the weekend with my hubby!

    I love that suit – I looked through the site, and I think the one you’re wearing is my favorite! I’ve been looking for a cute but modest (read: one-piece) suit for an upcoming beach vacation with my husband & inlaws… I love the emerald color, too!

  • Carrie August 14, 2013, 11:53 pm

    My favorite summer activity is an annual lake trip trip with my girlfriends-we went for the 19th year this summer! I love the suit you’re wearing-you look hot!

  • Jenn@Be ME August 15, 2013, 5:44 am

    I love the show stopper suit! Being a new mom myself, I would love to have one of these to play with my little boy at the beach and water park when he gets a bit older : )

  • Colleen August 15, 2013, 5:51 am

    Omg I love that swimsuit! I totally agree about the list of needs in having a swimsuit with a toddler. My son is turning 1 and this summer the swimsuit I bought just was not so great but I’m really amazed by yours! Thanks for the info! I really love reading your blog and after having a baby it’s nice to read this and get ideas and relate! My fav summertime activity is going to farmers markets, eating fresh tomatoes, and grilling with the family. Thanks again!

  • Kathleen August 15, 2013, 9:18 am

    Really cute suit and I love the color! My favorite summertime activity is just being outside and walking around in the warm sunshiney weather. I also love to sit outside and read. I really like the Blousy Suit but also love the Icon suit that you’re wearing.

  • Stacey @ Starpulp August 15, 2013, 9:23 am

    Well if we’re all being honest here, drinking an ice cold beer on a floatie in the springs is my favorite summertime activity! Otherwise, I’ll have to say a great CrossFit workout!

  • Bonnie August 15, 2013, 11:04 am

    Swimming in the lake off the pontoon, of course! Gorgeous suits!

    • Bonnie August 15, 2013, 11:06 am

      Big Polka Suit, Bottom, Black/White is my fav!

  • Sara August 15, 2013, 12:41 pm

    Love eating all the fresh produce that’s available in summer!

  • Paj August 15, 2013, 1:13 pm

    Going to the beach! The Daisy suit is adorable!

  • vickie August 15, 2013, 2:13 pm

    My favorite summertime activity is going to the ice cream shops with my sisters. Always a good time. The high tide suit is very cute! Love the color of your suit!

  • Rebecca August 15, 2013, 3:50 pm

    A summer that includes a beach vacation is my favorite! And I love the Icon–it’s perfect!

  • Katie August 15, 2013, 4:50 pm

    My favorite kickoff to the summer is sitting on the beach celebrating my anniversary with my husband… Throughout the summer I enjoy running, I’m currently training for my first half!

  • Kelly E. August 15, 2013, 5:16 pm

    The Show Stopper suite is a cute one! So classic. My favorite summertime activity is definitely the beach. There’s nothing more “summer” than that. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Michelle Chan August 15, 2013, 10:06 pm

    My favorite summer activity is picnics in the park, especially with my 11 month old son! I like the criss cross suit in yellow.

  • Heather August 16, 2013, 5:16 am

    First time hearing of Albion! I’m impressed. My favorite summertime activity has been taking my daughter to her first “baby and me” swim classes…that and discovering a new local coffee shop that has a playroom with toys, pack n play, etc – perfect for mommy meet-ups!

  • Marissa @Barefoot Colorado August 16, 2013, 8:49 am

    I am a huge fan of hanging out at the lake and boating during the summer. I’m also totally loving the breathe freely tank! Perfect for summertime.

  • Elizabeth August 16, 2013, 11:57 am

    Love the gown suit! And I LOVE water parks – I feel like a giant kid!

  • Ashley C August 16, 2013, 2:20 pm

    I love going to the beach, and their ballerina suit in the pool color is my favorite piece!

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  • Holly B August 17, 2013, 1:02 am

    I love spending evenings on the patio in the summer!

    My favorite is the Icon swimsuit in black (though the green your picked does look pretty amazing too).

  • Karlee August 21, 2013, 6:59 am

    I love going to the beach and my husband’s family’s lake house, but we live in Ohio so these activities don’t happen often enough!

    and I love the show stopper!

  • Jillian Durney August 21, 2013, 9:00 pm

    I LOVE the Gown Suit. As. New mom, I need a little more coverage than a bikini :). My son loves the pool, so it’s my favorite summertime activity because it makes him so happy!

  • Ashley Donald January 16, 2014, 2:37 pm

    So tough to pick! I love the Rumba Bikini Top (Emerald). They have so many cute pieces.
    My favorite activity is hanging out at the beach 5 minutes from us, this summer we can bike there now that I bought a bike trailer! Can’t wait!

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