Sunshine Scribbles and a Cherry on Top: The Perfect Summer Journal

✨ The Gifting Edit: A Journal to Capture Your Summer Sunshine Moments

There’s something about summer that just feels different, right? The days are longer, the nights are warmer, and life seems to slow down just enough for us to soak in the little things. It’s a season full of firsts, favorites, and memory-making moments — from beach days and berry picking to spontaneous road trips and sunset bonfires.

And that’s exactly why we’re spotlighting this week’s featured gift: our “Sunshine, Scribbles, and a Cherry on Top” Journal.

Whether it’s for you, a friend, or a teenager heading into a summer of self-discovery, this adorable notebook is designed to help you write it all down — the big laughs, the quiet joys, and the stories you’ll want to remember long after the tan lines fade.

🍒 Why a Summer Journal?

Because memories fade — and sometimes, the small ones are the sweetest.

Maybe it’s the way your dog looked while trying to catch bubbles. Or how your best friend made you laugh so hard you cried during a random Tuesday brunch. Or that road trip where the playlist hit just right. A journal becomes a little time capsule, capturing those moments that deserve to be more than just passing thoughts.

🌞 New to Journaling? Here’s a Simple Mini-Guide to Get Started

You don’t need to be a “writer” to keep a journal. You just need a pen, a little quiet space (or a loud one — no rules!), and a moment to pause and reflect.

• Set the scene: Grab your drink of choice, get cozy, and open your journal.
• Pick a time that works for you: Mornings to set intentions? Evenings to reflect? Pick your vibe.
• No pressure to be perfect: Spelling doesn’t matter. Grammar doesn’t matter. This is your space.
• Use prompts when you're stuck: (More on those below!)
• Make it fun: Doodle, tape in photos, press flowers, or jot a favorite quote or funny moment.

✏️ Cherry-On-Top Summer Journal Prompts

To help get the creativity flowing, here are some lighthearted and meaningful prompts to sprinkle throughout the summer:

🍒 What was the cherry on top of this week?

🌅 Describe the best sunset you’ve seen this summer.

🎶 What song is on repeat this season, and what memory does it now hold?

💬 The most unexpected moment that made you smile?

🎨 If your summer had a theme, what would it be?

👯 Who did you spend the most time with, and what did that teach you?

📸 One little moment you hope you never forget?

🍉 What food, smell, or sound will always remind you of this summer?

🎁 A Meaningful Gift with Lasting Impact

The beauty of gifting a journal like this one? It’s not just a cute notebook. It’s an invitation to slow down, to reflect, to notice, and to hold onto what matters. It’s a thoughtful graduation gift, a “just because” gesture, or a perfect companion to a self-care gift set.

So go ahead — celebrate the everyday magic. Gift the chance to pause and remember.

🛍️ Ready to gift some sunshine and scribbles?
Find the “Sunshine, Scribbles, and a Cherry on Top” journal and other summer favorites over at Impact Gift Boutique.

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💌 Free Bonus: Want the Prompts in a Printable Format?

Get our “Summer Scribbles: 12 Journal Prompts + a Mini How-to-Journal Guide” as a free printable! Thats one prompt for each week of summer, and t’s perfect to include with your gift or keep for yourself. Yes, I want that printable!

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💌 Check back next Thursday for another edition of The Gifting Edit — where we share fun gift ideas to help make your gift shopping experience effortless.