June Blog Brainstorm

Summer is almost here! Say goodbye to the rainy days of spring as the month of June ushers in the warmer days. With the busy summer ahead, making time for your blog posts can be tricky, but don’t let the sunshine keep you away from your writing. Plan ahead and use this blog brainstorm to stay on top of the big holidays in June, and incorporate some posts on your own summer fun too.

Pop Culture Events in June

June 6 =Ramadan Begins June 12 = 70th Annual Tony Awards June 14 = Flag Day  June 19 = Father’s Day June 20 = Summer Solstice – The First Day of Summer & The Longest Day of the Year!

Unique Events in June 

June 4 = Hug Your Cat Day June 7 = National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June 18 = International Picnic Day June 21 = International Yoga Day June 24 = Take Your Dog to Work Day June 29 = Hug Holiday

Post Ideas

Father’s Day is an important search phrase for the beginning of June as shoppers begin to seek out the perfect gift for the dads in their lives. Although a smaller holiday than Mother’s Day, Father’s Day still accounts for $12.7 billion dollars and is growing year after year. Some of the top keywords for the last couple of years include “Father’s Day Gifts”, “Father’s Day Crafts”, “Father’s Day Cards” and “Funny Father’s Day Quotes”.  Here are some title ideas to get you thinking about your blog posts:

Gifts Dad Will Love
The Best Father’s Day Gifts
Activities for Father’s Day
DIY Father’s Day Presents
Father’s Day Gifting Guide
How to Surprise Dad

Merchant Suggestions:

June is also National Candy Month, so all the more reason to appease your sweet tooth! “Chocolate” just so happens to be the number one candy-related search keyword, followed closely by “Hard Candy” and “Lollipops”. Don’t leave your readers hanging, include a post about your favorite candies and where to get them. Here are some creative post ideas to get your readers craving sweets:

Top 5 Best Candies of All-time
The Candy Blog
Sweet Tooths
Chocolate Obsession
Best Ways to Celebrate National Candy Month
Merchants Suggestions:

Ironically, June is National Candy Month, AND National Fruits and Vegetable Month. During June (and everyday) we are all torn in choosing our favorite sugary treats or eating those leafy greens on our plate. Not to worry, you can have both! Use these blog title and Merchant suggestions to balance out the large quantities of candy that you are planning to eat in celebration:

My Favorite Fruits & Veggies
Eating Healthy Can Taste Good Too
How to Eat a Balanced Diet
Celebrating Candy and Veggies
Merchant Suggestions: