Now that we're roughly half-way through summer (bawling), here's a list of things that can help jump start the rest of your summer activities!
1. Go through all your clothes and embrace minimalism down to what you only wear.
Take all the extra clothes and donate them. Two birds, one stone!
2. Call up a few friends and have a potluck picnic!
You'll get to enjoy the weather, your friends and food! What could be better than that?
3. Hop in your car (alone, or with others) and DRIVE!
Get lost, find cool places, take detours, be free, have fun!
4. Host a game night.
Just ask everyone to bring either a game or a snack, and let the fun begin!
5. Have a date night.
By yourself, with your S.O., or a group of people. Dress up, go to a fancy dinner (or cook) and go to the movies!
6. Grab some friends and play Pokemon Go somewhere new.
Just because you're learning to adult doesn't mean you can't play PG.
7. Plan a trip!
You don't even have to plan with a date in mind. But if the opportunity comes for you to have a free unexpected week off and you have nothing planned, think again!
8. Have a throwback game night.
For my friend group, this includes Super Smash Bros., which means the day will turn into an all-too serious tournament (while I run around annoying them with my Peach hip bump moves).
9. Host a themed dinner party.
Some that I've been to include movie nights (like having Greek food and watching "My Big Fat Greek Wedding") and others include things like fondue nights if you have a set (more like FUNdue to me. No? Worth a shot…).
10. Go camping.
S’mores! Need I say more? ;)
11. Go to a club and dancing the night out.
There are lots of different types of clubs like country line clubs/bars, salsa and techno. Talk about some great cardio.
12. Look online at local bowling alleys and skating rinks.
See if they have any special nights that may be catered to lower prices or specific music genres.
13. Float trip!
Get your tan on with your pals while hanging out in the water.
14. Water fight day.
Stock up on water balloons, water guns and sprinklers, and surprise some of your friends with a good day!
15. Two words: Movie. Marathon.
Pick one of your favorite series and go at it! "Harry Potter," "LOTR," "Bring It On," "Rugrats," Disney, "Twilight," "X-Men," "Avengers," "Hunger Games." Grab your snacks and no matter what, don't leave the couch.
16. Hit up some water.
Lake, beach, river, pool. Don't forget your sunscreen!
17. Throw a BBQ.
18. Take a hike (literally).
Check out your state's conservation website for some cool places to hike around your area.
19. Do some kind of activist work.
Find something you're passionate about representing and give it your all!
20. Volunteer.
Serve your community.
