1. Go for a walk or on a hike
Nothing beats an evening walk, talking with someone you love or a best friend. Find a place to watch the sunset, look at the stars, and appreciate the beauty of nature. Plus it’s free!
2. Have a bonfire
How could you pass up an opportunity to be outdoors, sitting around a fire? Add in your best friends and the night will be nothing short of perfect. Plenty of my summer nights are spent laughing till I cry around the fire with my friends and I wouldn’t trade that time for anything. (This option is also free!)
3. Go camping
Seriously I just love being outdoors and in nature. Turn our phone off and enjoy the present time with the presence of people you love. Facebook will still be there full of pointless drama and fake news stories when you return.
4. Find a fun DIY and give it a shot
Arts and crafts with the girls? Sign me up! Scroll through Pinterest and find something fun to make and take with you back to school!
5. Clean out your closet and donate your old clothes
Feeling productive? Rainy day? Clean out your closet. There are plenty of places to donate your clothes and the feeling is very rewarding.
6. Go to a locally owned ice cream shop (they are always the best)
Find a local ice cream shop and take a date. Nothing beats a good ice cream cone on a 90 degree day!
7. Paint a picture
Even if you’re not the best artist on the block (like my bff Bailey whose art is featured above), painting can be a fun way to relax or de-stress. Find a new canvas (like your boyfriends back) and just have fun with it!
8. People watch
This is something I actually do on a daily basis. Its kind of just a habit by now. But seriously, go to a fun spot or even your favorite coffee shop and just take in those around you. You’ll find, meet, or just observe some pretty amazing people and a few entertaining ones too (lol).
9. Go kayaking
Get your friends and go to the nearest forest preserve or lake and find a place to rent canoes, kayaks, or paddle boats. They are usually affordable and a day on the water is always fun!!
10. Go to a Farmers Market
Each Friday, there is a huge market full of local vendors set up with live entertainment, food, and plenty of things to do. It is a great place for people to gather, be outdoors, and support their community as well. I'm sure your town has one too!!
11. Go to a drive in movie
On a date or with a group of friends, drive in movies are not only fun and different, they are also fairly cheap and show two movies each night!
12. Be a photographer for a day
Go out and find the most beautiful sights in your town and capture them on camera. Trust me, you'll find more than you expect.
13. Get a job
LOL just kidding, don't do it...its a trap.
14. Have a paint war
Everyone deserves to play like a kid every now and then, right?
15. Go to an aquarium or museum
The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is one of my very favorite places. The beauty of the fish and other sea animals is outstanding.
16. Make a summer bucket list and work your way through it
Make a list of things to do this summer, much like this one and you're sure to have the best summer yet!!
