I don’t know about you but about a month into summer I start to get really restless. After sleeping in every day, binge watching all the tv shows on Netflix, and eating way more than I should I am at a loss for what to do next. If I don't do anything it’s almost like I’m wasting summer. So, it took me awhile, but I was finally able to come up with a list of several things you can do this summer to help keep you busy (in a fun way).
1. Go to the zoo
Chances are, any zoo near you is free. You only have to pay for parking or some kind of transportation to get you there. My boyfriend, Sean and I actually took a day trip to the zoo last week. I’m a huge panda fan so we made sure to go there first. The only thing you’ll have to really pay for when you’re there is food and/or souvenirs.
2. Go to the beach/lake
Beaches and lakes are also free, except for parking or if you’re staying in a hotel. Day trips, however, are super fun if you’re close enough. You can work on your tan (or for me, your burn), walk the boardwalk, go swimming, and eat some great food. Bringing friends along is also super fun and can make the time even better.
3. Photoshoots
Bringing along a few friends, a camera, and some props can turn any place into the perfect spot for a photoshoot. You’ll have a great time and some new summer-y photos to share.
4. Have a picnic
Going to a park, or even your backyard, can ensure a lot of fun for a picnic. Just be sure to bring a blanket to lay down on. You don't want those pesky ants getting all over your food.
5. Make ice cream sandwiches
This is something my mom showed my brother and I when we were younger. I’ll put the link below to my post giving you the instructions.
https://forthelovelywoman.tumblr.com/post/174886907861/best-icecream-sandwiches-ever
6. Go to the mall
This is an easy one. Just taking a trip to the mall to get some cute summer clothes, window shop, or even sit and talk can completely fill up a day, or an afternoon.
7. Movie night
Finding a good movie, grabbing some friends, and hitting up the local theatre can be a fun time. If you’re looking to save some money then holding up in your own home with a bag of popcorn and a dollar box of candy from the Dollar Tree can be just as fun.
8. Get a gym membership
I got my first gym membership a couple weeks ago and it’s been really nice. Going to the gym doesn’t mean you have to go hard on the machines. You can go just to walk on the treadmill, or my favorite, the elliptical. I usually go for 30 minutes to an hour and afterwards I feel very refreshed. Tired, but refreshed. It can also be a great way to de-stress, believe it or not.
So, that’s only a few different things that you can do this summer if you’re starting to feel bored. I can remember when my brother and I were younger, any time we told my dad we were bored during summer he would have us pick up twenty rocks outside and put them in a bucket. It was weird but after awhile it became like a game. My brother and I would see who could pick up their twenty rocks first. I can say that we didn't tell my dad we were bored very much after that.
I hope that this post gave you at least one idea for something you can do alone, or even with friends. Let me know if you have any more ideas because I’d love to hear them. I’m always up for more things to do this summer. Until then, have a wonderful summer!
Keep your chin up, darling
-Amanda