Today is the first full day of Summer! *
Plenty of time left to make it one of the best and some intentionality goes a long way.
Here are my top ten ways to celebrate summer.
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Eat outdoors often. This includes any meal anywhere you can feel the sun and the breeze. Breakfast is especially nice.
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Read a fun book, preferably while sitting outside. I like to read books with summer themes in the evening and add something by Madeline L’Engel to my morning basket.
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Listen to live music outside. Free summer concerts play about every night of the week where I live. Check your local listings.
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Go the beach/pool/lake and get in the water. OK, I don’t always get in the water but it sure is memorable when I do!
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Stop at garage/yard sales. The ONE item you didn’t know you needed might be waiting to delight you.
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Take a road trip somewhere. I love to keep on going once we hit the road. Just a few hours away can feel like another world.
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Find a festival. Art, neighborhood, ethnic festivals abound every weekend somewhere.
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Watch a movie outside. My Dad moon-lighted at the local Drive-In when I was a girl so I have always loved watching movies under the stars. Check your local park district outdoor movie schedule or bring your laptop outside and watch one in your own yard.
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Get on your bike. Ride around the block, down the path or to do your errands. Wear a helmet!
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Take lots of photos and get them printed. Summer of 2019 will never come again.
Hope for the best,
Tish
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