Summertime is finally here, and what better way to embrace the warmer weather than by creating your own custom apparel! Many custom t-shirt printing sites now offer a wide selection of shirts and accessories to choose from, so there is something for everyone. The world comes to life in the summer. From backyard barbecues to tropical vacations, it seems like everyone makes the most of the warmest season of the year. The following is a list of popular summer activities and the must-have custom accessories and apparel to go with them.

Fire up the Barbecue

A great summertime tradition is the backyard barbecue. Firing up the grill and inviting friends and family over for some good home cooking is a great way to spend a casual summer evening. If you or someone you know particularly enjoys barbecuing, why not create a custom apron? There are so many great pre-made designs to choose from, making it easy for you to get creative with your custom apron; all you have to do is choose a color, pick a design and add a name if you prefer. Some of my favorite fun grill titles include Grill Master, Grill Guru, Born to BBQ, and Keeper of the Flame.

If you want to make something instead of or in addition to an apron, you could design a t-shirt or tank top with the same design, or make a coordinating one that says I'd rather be grilling. Many custom t-shirt printing sites will offer designs that picture chef hats, grilling tools, flames and images of barbecues to make it easy to mix and match your designs.

Join a Club Sport

Many people take advantage of summer's longer daylight hours by joining a recreational team sport. Baseball is a very popular summer sport and if you are putting together a serious team, then custom jerseys, baseball hats and duffel bags are a fun way to give your team a unified look. Get all your teammates together and design your team name and logo as a group. This allows all teammates to get involved and makes it easy to order all your apparel and accessories at once. The great thing about custom apparel is that you will be able to enjoy the items you create long after your baseball season is over.

Lie in the Grass

Whether you enjoy reading a book in the park, seeing your favorite band play in an outdoor amphitheater, or packing a picnic for you and your sweetie, summertime is a great time to sit on a lawn and enjoy the green grass. Customizing a book bag or a tote is a great way to express yourself while carrying everything you need for these outdoor activities. If you have a summer anniversary, create a tote bag with a message to your sweetheart and surprise them by packing a picnic full of all the foods they love. Besides totes and book bags, many t-shirt design sites offer towels and blankets you can customize, too. Turn heads at a concert and show you are a true fan with an cool blanket you can say you made yourself! How awesome would it be to get it autographed after the show? There's a memory and a story you will share for a long time.

Cool off by the Water

Where I live, summers can get really hot. To beat the heat, many people travel to the river, lake, beach or even relax poolside. My favorite apparel for these water activities include muscle shirts for men and scoop neck racer back tank tops for women. They are stylish, effortless, and go with everything. Show your enthusiasm for the water by customizing these shirts with popular phrases such as I'm on a boat!, I'd rather be fishing, Surfer Girl, and Life's a Beach. Finish your custom look by pairing them with cool designs.

No matter what your summer activities include, customizing your own apparel and accessories is a fun way to make your summer more memorable. They are great personalized gifts for friends or family members. With so many choices, the possibilities really are infinite and you are only limited by your imagination. So have fun creating your custom t-shirts and enjoy the summer!