Summer vacation is never as long as we'd like it to be. So how will you be spending the last few weeks of yours? If you're having trouble thinking of ways to keep yourself busy, here are some fun, creative ideas to help you.
1. Spend an afternoon swimming
Mirjam Flatau
Not only is it fun and relaxing, but it's also a good workout. Put on your favorite swimsuit, and get ready to rock that floppy sunhat!
2. Go to a spa or get a mani/pedi
The Kiss of Joy
Take some time for yourself this summer. Go with some friends, or go alone! We all need a little pampering now and then.
3. Visit somewhere you've never been before
I can't even tell you how many places I've already been this summer. Raleigh, Durham, Asheville, Myrtle Beach, you name it! Spending my summer in a new state has not been a disappointment.
4. Make an entire meal with your S.O.
earthy feast
This is an absolute must at least once this summer. Don't keep going out to eat all the time. It's healthier to make meals at home, and in the long run, it can be less expensive. Plus, it's caused my fiancé and me to grow closer to each other.
5. Break a bad habit
Elite Daily
I have this horrible habit of pulling the ends of my hair as a way of calming myself in a stressful situation. It lasts the entire school year, and I finally decided to try to break it. This summer, I think I've finally done it!
6. Redecorate your living space
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If I weren't so far from home right now, I would probably be doing this right now. Buy some new pillows, paint the walls, put in a desk, or move your bed to the other side of the room. Change it up!
7. Go kayaking or canoeing
The Sweetest Thing
My favorite hobby is kayaking, so naturally, I always recommend it. It's a great form of exercise, and even on a hot day, the water feels wonderful! Just don't forget the sunscreen. You might be sore when you're through, but it's always worth it!
8. Cut or color your hair
Sazan Hendrix
Mix it up! Long hair can become such a pain in the summer, so I cut around 6 inches off my hair.
9. Hit the beach
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Even if it's just the beach at Lake Michigan! Spend some time with your toes in the sand, and work on that tan.
10. Cross something off your bucket list
If you've always dreamt of going somewhere, go! Since I was 10, I've always wanted to visit the Biltmore Estate, and I finally went. It was a dream come true!
11. Plan a spontaneous trip with someone you love
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My mom, grandma, great aunt, and I went to St. Augustine, FL for a week, and my fiancé and I just got back from Myrtle Beach! Even if it's a little day trip, go do something out of the ordinary with someone you care about.
12. Start a new hobby
I'm really late to this party, but I've started building LEGO sets with my fiancé. I had no idea how much fun it could be to spend hours building Poe's X-wing. Find a hobby that you love.
13. Get or make slushies
Ice cream just isn't the same. I've only had one ICEE this summer, and I feel like I'm really lacking.
14. Try something new
The Bojon Gourmet
I'm terrified of uncooked meat, but I tried sushi a week ago. I don't regret it at all! Try something new, whether it be a new food, drink, exercise method, moisturizer, or form of entertainment!
If you're looking to spice up the last couple of weeks of summer, try out one or two of these creative ideas!
