Summer is fun!

Don`t worry, 

be happy! (:

   Have you ever reached the end of summer and wished you’d done more to enjoy the season?

For many of us, summer is marked by longer days, looser schedules, and opportunities for time off from work or school. But taking advantage of that time requires reflection and planning.

   It’s easy to tell ourselves, “Next week,” “We missed it this year, but we’ll plan ahead next year,” or “I can’t think of anything I want to do,” and let the summer months slip away.

How to Make the Start of Summer Special

   Eat outside. This one came up again and again – whether it’s picnic lunches at the park, drinking morning coffee on the patio, or having dinner under the stars, this is a great way to make summer feel special!

  Open the windows or doors. I LOVE this. One of my favourite things in the morning is making my bed, opening the window and turning on the fan to keep our room cool and fresh during the day.

   A special cold drink. Many people said they have a special seasonal drink, whether it’s peach tea, iced coffee, or lemonade.

  Switch out your mugs. I love this simple suggestion – a wintery mug goes to the back of the cupboard and your summery ones take centre stage while the weather is warm!

  Eating all the seasonal produce. Yes, yes, yes, we all love being able to eat more inexpensive and ripe strawberries, raspberries, melons, and zucchini all summer long!

  Push back bedtimes. There’s something so delightful about relaxing your school year routine and letting bedtime stretch out a little longer.

   Growing a garden. In our old house. I do love my tomato and herb pots on the back patio and our grape vines and raspberry bushes along the fence.

   Waking up without an alarm. Is there anything better? We have swim team most mornings, so this isn’t something we can do during the week, but I love it when we can!

   Making homemade ice cream. This reminds me that I should do this more this summer! I LOVE ice cream – this is the one I’ve had for more than a decade and this is my (: Do you like ice cream?

   Putting away all the cold-weather gear. I love wrapping something up, and nothing feels better than packing away all the coats, mittens, gloves and boots for the year.

   Stocking up on snacks for last-minute adventures. This is such a good idea! Іt’s truly one of my favourite things to do on a summer night.

  A freezer full of popsicles. Ah, this is just a childhood dream! Our family always had tons of growing up.

   Ride bikes. One of my big summer goals this year is to ride my bike or our electric scooters to as many places as possible.

   Breaking out the sunless tanner. I totally related to this one – I love looking a little tanner in the summer without baking my skin.

   Attending outdoor events. I love a good concert or play and I love them in the summer when they’re outdoors and you can bring your picnic blanket and listen or watch under the stars!

   A seasonal playlist. Everyone chooses a song or two to add to the playlist, you play it all season long, and then when summer is over, those songs will forever transport you back to that summer!

   Evening walks. Sign me up for this one! I love an after-dinner walk around the neighbourhood, especially because so many other people are out, and it’s a great way to meet your neighbours!

Plant flowers.

   Read outside. Along with doing puzzles and eating outside, reading on our deck is a highlight of the summer months. Walking or riding bikes or the library.

   Putting up a giant printed calendar to see all of the fun plans.  Having it out and ready to use at a moment's notice would make you so happy!

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Perfect summer day!💪