One of the (many) things I love about summer are the long extended days. We’re often still outside in the backyard well after 9PM, a time that – in the winter months – the kids would already be snuggled in bed asleep. The longer days give us more time to get things done, but also more time for leisurely activities like playing on the trampoline, reading a book on the deck, or just visiting with friends.
This spring, my family gave me exactly what I was lusting after for months – a new gorgeous bike! Until this summer, I had not ridden a bike for over a decade, pre-kids! Other things got in the way, my hours in the days filled up, and something as leisurely and carefree as riding a bike didn’t make it anywhere near my (many) lists.
I can’t tell you how much fun it’s been to get back on a bike again, and something wonderful happened as a result. My eight-year-old daughter, tired of waiting for her dad and training-wheels-spinning sister, has relished in being able to take off ahead with me. In fact, we go out on our own a few evenings each week for bike rides just the two of us. It gives us great exercise, of course, but also a chance to chat, be silly, and spend some quality one-on-one time together in a family of five.
So, when I saw the #MyFreeTime contest from Scotiabank on Facbeook, I knew exactly what my answer would be! I would love to have even more time to spend on biking adventures with my daughter. Free up your time with online and mobile banking, and imagine what you would do with it!
Comment on Scotiabank’s Facebook page here or Tweet @Scotiabank using the hashtag #MyFreeTime with your answer, and you could win 1 of 3 $1500 grand prizes or weekly gift cards! It’s that easy!
If I won, I think I’d invest in new bikes for my three kids – after all, it isn’t fair that mom is the only one that gets to look this good!
Scotiabank is an award-winning leader in online and mobile banking, offering best-in-class mobile and online capabilities as well as an expanded Mobile Wallet experience. I love using both mobile and online banking to make my life easier, and it’s just one less thing to check-off on my long lists.
This summer I’m working to find more ways to free up more time, for more bike rides and whatever else we find along the way!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, but my views as always remain my own.
During my free time you can often find me on my bike as well!
its important to take time for YOU. I love riding bikes too. You can found me doing this also
I haven’t been on a bike since I was a teenager, I’d be scared I would fall and hurt myself lol!! by the way your bike suits you and it’s great that your getting some mommy, daughter time in!! this is such a great giveaway, being on disability I have lots of me time on a daily basis, so if I won I would love to redo my kitchen, it needs a painting big time!!
If I won I would love to put the money towards a little family roadtrip this summer in our free time 🙂
Love your bikes!!
Always make me smile! Gorgeous bike! I would take mine and put it towards a summer holiday I think! Have a great summer! Happy biking!
It looks like you were about to have a great time. As for the contest I’ve been entering for weeks now, here’s hoping !
I definitely spend my free time outdoors, either biking or running.
I love spending my free time outside with my family.
Important to take time to do things like this. I think I would love to get new bikes for hubby and I too since it is something we both enjoy but our bikes are really old so we don’t use them all that much.
It is hard to do but very important to take time to do things you enjoy.
During my free time I have been making doll and barbie clothes for my granddaughters!
During my free time I love to get outside to hike and swim
i really need to get my daughter a new bike , get off the electronics and enjoy the nice weather going for bike rides!
I l to go down Cliffton Hill in Niagara Falls
I would buy a new bike.I definitely need a nice new ladies bike so I can get out and about for the summer.
That would be so exciting!!
For my free time you can usually find me outside if it’s a nice day, reading a book on the deck.
I would go on a vacation!
I love bicycling in the park.
I always take time for me cause if i dont i will turn into a bear
I’d invest in bikes too! Mountain biking is huge here and expensive!