Looking Forward to Simple Summer Living

March 18, 2020 / 26 Comments
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There are so many things to enjoy about the summer season like outdoor meals, entertainment, and time spent with friends. We can thoroughly enjoy ourselves during the warm weather months if we have ideas about all the fun activities that are available to us. Enjoying summer time doesn’t have to be all about large scale parties and gatherings, it can also be about some quiet time with our families as well as planning activities to prepare for such whimsical outings like picnics or day trips. Something as simple as a walk in the woods during the summer can enrich your mental well being as well as reduce your stress levels significantly. Just spending time outdoors is a welcomed activity that we can all look forward to as the winter months come to a close. Keep reading for some easy summertime activities.

*Editor’s Note: With the current state of the world, it may very well be summer time before we can even engage in social activities. But daydreaming and planning about the things we would enjoy in the summer is a very happy distraction.

Driving

If you have a car with a soft touch or a sunroof and windows you can open wide, there is nothing quite like donning your Ray-Ban glasses and going for a breezy summer drive. A leisurely car ride with friends or family members with great music playing on the car stereo are the things that road trip dreams are made of. Imagine a movie scene with two people wearing their stylish sunglasses and driving off into the sunset. The freedom of cruising along at your own pace creates such a wonderful carefree feeling regardless of your destination. In fact, you don’t even really need a specific destination because when the warm sun is shining its rays upon us, we are simply enjoying the moment for all it’s worth.

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Swimming

Swimming can be a beneficial activity for people of all ages. You could be dipping yourself into a blue lagoon in some remote outdoor location with a lazy river for the best type of relaxation. Or perhaps you decide to visit a waterpark with slides and activities for playtime that is completely ageless. Whatever type of swimming and water activities you choose, it is sure to be a refreshing time. Many children (and adults) absolutely adore swimming in general. Gearing up with all of your swimming equipment such as floaties and goggles can get children super excited for the activities that lie ahead.

If you are debating what kind of summer holiday you want this year, the beach is always a hot spot for summer vacationers. If swimming in the sea or ocean is an option for you, just be sure to take the steps toward proper safety so that you can have the most fun possible. For those who love to swim but may not be very strong swimmers, consider taking a few swim lessons before a beach vacation so that you can safely enjoy your time in the open water.

Walks

A simple walk around your neighborhood or town might give you just enough sunshine and exercise to really start feeling energized after spending the winter months indoors. You also might consider a destination walk such as driving to an old castle that may be near you and exploring the grounds. Or perhaps discovering a river or canal path to take a nature stroll for a change of scenery is more your speed. To make the experience even more fulfilling, take a friend or family member with you so you can enjoy interesting conversation while you are exercising in the fresh air. You may even consider taking photographs during your explorations to keep vivid memories of a fun summer outing. You may want to print and frame some of these photos to fill your home with nostalgia.

Let the summer daydreaming commence. What types of activities do you look forward to in summer?

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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