14 Aussie Summer Traits That Should Be Part Of Our Yearly Habits TBH

Why should a cheeky afternoon sesh be limited to the warm months?

1. Summer Fridays.

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Not every company does it, but the best places to work are the ones that let you knock off early on a Friday. It boosts morale, gets you more focused — and might be the best office invention since the photocopier? Here's to implementing those kind of freedoms every Friday of the year! 

2. Having sunset cocktails.

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An 8pm sunset calls for cocktails on the beach or a rooftop as the sun goes down around you. Why should a 5pm sunset be any different? We should be embracing sunset drinks all year round. Leave the red wine for stuffy dinners with the in-laws — and crack open a of Malibu Piña Colada cans at sunset, no matter the season. 

3. Wearing sunscreen every day.

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Wearing sunscreen every day in summer is an absolute must-do. Wearing sunscreen every day of the year regardless of the season is elite hot-person behaviour (seriously — if you're not already slip, slop, slapping everyday, get amongst it!). 

4. An impromptu afternoon sesh.

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There's something about 3pm on a sunny Sunday that makes you pull out your phone and text your mates: "Pub?" We need to bring that energy into the rest of the year, please. 

In fact, the days when it's raining and you don't want to leave the house are the days that we need a round of arvo drinks even more. Winter is the perfect time to sit in front of a heater with mates, play a board game and bring the summary vibes with a Malibu Piña Colada canned cocktail.

5. Having mangoes for dinner.

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While technically the food pyramid includes grains and legumes, during the summer months, it's perfectly acceptable to just tuck into a juicy mango or two and call it a meal. Imagine how good it'd be gorging yourself on mangoes for the entire year?!

6. Random festivals.

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There are so many music festivals in the summer months in Australia. We all love an excuse to dress up, boogie with mates, sip some canned cocktails in the sun, and enjoy live music. This is an official petition to extend the summer festival season to last all year long. Sipping a can of Malibu Piña Colada with your mates between festival sets on a Saturday arvo is the perfect way to banish the winter blues. 

7. Eating fresh ham sangas.

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There's nothing quite as delicious as a sandwich made with freshly-sliced leg ham. It truly just screams "the week after Christmas", doesn't it? But what's stopping us from leaning into delicious, fresh ham sangas all year around?

8. Reading two pages of a book at the beach or park.

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The classic summer tote bag contains: A book, grapes, sunscreen, lip balm, a metal water bottle, and maybe a cheeky can of Malibu Piña Colada.  

Every time we go to hang out in the sun, we pack our little paperback book with the hopes that maybe this time we'll get past the first chapter. But alas, it's almost always put back in your bag after a few pages. 

9. Picking frangipanis off the pavement.

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Whether you put them behind your ear, or take them home where they'll inevitably rot on the counter, picking up frangipanis is a quintessential summer activity. Sure, they don't bloom all year round. But IMAGINE if they did. 

10. Backyard barbecues.

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In summer, we have backyard barbies. But in the other months, we kinda forget that barbecues ever existed? Forget the pizza nights or the wine evenings, can we please just start having afternoon BBQs every weekend of the year?

11. Experimenting with new drinks.

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Summer is for getting out of your comfort zone. Maybe it's ordering a cocktail at the pub instead of your usual house wine, or bringing fun canned cocktails to a house party rather than a six-pack of beer. Malibu Piña Colada cans are the perfect way to shake up your routine and try something new. 

12. Aimlessly wandering around the shops.

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How good is availing yourself of ice-cold shopping centre air con on a sweltering day? It's basically a summer rite of passage at this point. But even if you don't *need* to be cooled down, having a pointless jaunt around the shops is a fun way to get your steps in and buy yourself a lil treat. 

13. Living off frozen drinks and ice creams on-the-go.

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Picture this: You're stuck in traffic. It's hot and you're grumpy. You see a servo in the distance and suddenly your spirits are lifted immediately with the thought of a frozen slushie, or ice cream on a stick. Thankfully, Australia never really gets cold enough to stop either of those things from being enjoyed. 

14. And finally, beach picnics.

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The best thing about Australia is the beaches. And one of the best things you can do at the beach is stage an elaborate picnic. Honestly — even if it's just fish 'n' chips, you're still in for a perfect meal. Regardless of whether it's summer or winter, we should be having way more beach picnics. 

Don't let yourself be limited by the season! Do whatever feels good year round and keep those summer vibes going by picking up a pack of Malibu Piña Coladas today.

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