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3 Ways To Have A Not Bummer Summer

How to make your summer work for you.

Lydia Marie Stewart
Sep 01, 2016
Columbia, South Carolina
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Alright guys, it’s summer time. Not summer yet, but here in South Carolina where the weather knows no seasons, it is most definitely summer.

So to help y'all out I decided to write about making your summer work for you. Making your summer work for you is making your summer memorable yet affordable. Here’s the top 3 things you can do to have a banging summer.

Tip #1: Plan a stay-cation

Everyone thinks that to get away you have to literally ‘leave’ but really you don’t. I can almost bet most of you have not seen all the sights in your hometown or in the vicinity of your home. You may want to set some ground rules like no chores. Keep limited electronics. Set when the vacation time starts and ends. Keep the vacation family centered. Remember to stay relaxed and keep it light. If you don’t have any ideas, you can literally Google ‘stay-cation ideas’ and then they can lead you on your way.

Tip #2:Learn Something

I know that headline alone almost made some of you close the tab but before you lose faith in me let me explain. I know we all have a correlation between summer and just letting your brain turn to mush but learning can be fun. Learn how to play a new sport or learn to speak a new language. Teach yourself calligraphy or how to rock climb. Summer is full of time to fill. Why not invest that time on yourself? Learning something new doesn’t have to be expensive. They have YouTube courses for practically anything and YouTube is free. You can switch teachers at anytime you want. It’s like the school you always wanted and never got. Who knows, you might get good at it.

Tip #3: Make a Summer Bucket List

Make a list of goals and things you want to do before summer of 2016 has ‘died’. This list can be to do pretty much anything you want. This is my summer bucket list:

  • Finish writing books
  • Learn Cursive
  • Read
  • Get a permanent boyfriend

I'm just playing around y'all. But really, don't let yalls summer just fly by. Make sure it’s treated like it's important.

I know that article was short but sometimes short and sweet is best.

Hope yall enjoy it.

This is Lydia Marie
Remember, stay beautiful.





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