Summer is upon us, and with the coming season comes tons of fun activities. Except, after a while, those fun activities can start to lose their luster, and before you know it you're just sitting inside under the AC waiting for work and classes to start back. So, if your summer is turning into a bummer, here's a few fun and unusual ways to spice it up a little.
1. Make a summer bucket list.
GiphyMaybe it's a bucket list of all the places you want to eat this summer, or all the new foods you want to try or places you want to visit. Either way, with a few friends, a summer bucket list can be the perfect way to spice up your summer.
2. Try all those DIYs you've been pinning on Pinterest.
GiphyOf course, it doesn't have to be successful, but making some new room decor or sprucing up a few old shirts can be the perfect way to add a little more fun into your summer.
3. Read all those books you've been meaning to get to.
GiphyI know, I know. You've been meaning to read that book your friend lent you a few months ago for months now. Now, she's asking for that book back, and you've forgotten you had it in the first place. So, give it a few more days, and read a few books this summer.
4. Go camping.
GiphyI know, you probably thought I was going to tell you to go to the beach, or the mountains maybe, really anything besides camping, but with a few friends and a little creativity, camping can be just the thing to spice up your summer, and no, you don't have to wear a Snuggie.
5. Watch a drive-in movie.
GiphyNothing beat a classic trip to see a movie at the drive-in, and if you've never gone before, then this is the perfect thing to add to your summer bucket list.
6. Go birding.
GiphyI've never been personally, but I have had a friend go bird watching and absolutely love it. So, if you're in the market to do something fun this summer that you've probably never done before, then this could be just the thing for you.
7. Make homemade ice cream.
GiphyOkay, okay. It doesn't have to be homemade, but if you're like me, and you like to put your cooking and DIY skills to the test every now and again, then homemade ice cream can be a fun way to cool off this summer, and something a little different from the usual store-bought stuff.
8. Go on a road trip.
GiphyGrab a few friends (and maybe a cute pup), and go on a summer road trip! It doesn't have to be far or too crazy, but just getting in the car and out of your usual area is enough to have more than a little fun. Besides, a little adventure never hurt anyone.
9. Grab some shades and catch some rays.
GiphyIf all else fails, spending some time in the sun is a sure fire way to have a little fun, and remind you that it is indeed summer. So go get a little tan, jump in a pool if you have one, and spend some time outdoors.
10. Have a fun night in with friends.
GiphyMake some food, watch a movie, do whatever you want, but don't forget to have a little fun.
So go out and have some fun. Remember to spice up your summer!
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