Whether you are on summer break from classes or whether you have been waiting all winter, the fact is that summer should be fun! Long days, warm nights, and plenty of sunshine make the weeks between June and September a great time for girls to go out and have some fun. Just try any one of these easy and simple ways to make the most of this summer:
Make Lemonade
Or ice cream. Or a strawberry short cake. Or Sweet tea. Summer is all about big, bold, juicy flavors. Make the most of all that fresh produce with your favorite recipes, and even something as simple as an afternoon on the back porch will be that much sweeter. Not sure where to start? Try this recipe for strawberry lemonade punch!
Go For a Lunchtime Stroll
You don’t need to have a full 3 months off from work and responsibilities to have a little summer fun. Just 30 minutes of sunshine and fresh air can lift your mood and balance your overall outlook. Make the most of warm afternoons by ditching your desk at lunch at taking a walk or eating at a local park or other outdoor spot. It’s like a mini vacation right in the middle of your day.
Get a Massage
Let’s face it: having the kids home from school for three months can get a little stressful. Even if you don’t have little ones, summer can be hectic as you try and cram as much fun into the season as you can. Allow yourself to be treated to a deep tissue massage in Minneapolis or your homw city for a whole day of pampering and relaxation.
Ride a Bike
For a nostalgic afternoon activity that won’t cost anything–and is actually good for you–why not dust off that bicycle that’s been collecting cobwebs in the garage? A scenic bike ride around town can make for an excellent summer Saturday. Ride in the evening if the temperatures are too hot during the day.
Have a Beauty Day
Summer means exposed skin: shorts, dresses, bathing suits, and flip flops! There’s just more of you on display in warmer months. Decompress and make sure your skin is summer ready with some simple and fun homemade beauty products. Chances are, you already have everything you need on hand to create moisturizers, exfoliating skin scrubs, hair treatments and skin brighteners. Look to things like avocados, honey, yogurt, oatmeal, olive oil, coconut oil, sugar and baking soda for the basis to beauty treatments specially designed for your unique skin care needs.