16 Ideas For Your Summer To-Do List
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16 Ideas For Your Summer To-Do List

This summer, do more than just exist. Live.

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16 Ideas For Your Summer To-Do List
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1. Go to concerts or festivals.

From free concerts to music festivals such as Firefly, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, and Boston Calling, the possibilities and locations are endless. See this link for more details: https://seatgeek.com/tba/festivals/music-festivals...

2. Sleep under the stars.

Whether you choose a popular camping spot or your very own backyard, sleep outdoors for a night.

3. Visit a new city.

If you have the time and money, book a plane ticket, buy a bus ticket, hop on a train, or drive with a friend. Whatever it may be, go to a city you've always wanted to see in person instead of in a travel magazine.

4. Purchase a portable hammock.

As soon as I get my next paycheck I'm purchasing one of these.

5. Watch fireworks.

On the Fourth of July, be sure to check out local firework shows or travel to the city or shore. Even if it's not a holiday, some towns have firework displays throughout the summer.

6. Start a blog (or any new hobby).

You never know what that summer day full of boredom could lead to.

7. Go zip lining.

Bring out your outdoors enthusiast persona.

8. Go flower picking or berry picking.

Spend the day at a farm and come home with fresh fruit and flowers that you personally cut. Here's a link for the other Bucks County residents: https://mommypoppins.com/new-jersey-kids/farms-u-p...

9. Go (mini) golfing.

Is it really summer without it?

10. Try a new coffee shop.

If you've been to all the coffee shops in your town, make a small road trip out of the day. Grab your friends and head to the next town over to discover a new restaurant, cafe, or coffee shop.

11. Go rock jumping.

Definitely make sure it has rained recently, or go to a park that people visit often.

12. Visit a State Park or National Park.

There may be a State Park closer to you than you think. If you're feeling adventurous, take a trip to a State Park, or rather National Park, that you've never been to.

13. Buy a pet.

If it's a spur-of-the-moment type of thing, a fish is probably your best bet.

14. Paint a room in the house.

Fix up your bedroom, lighten up your office, or offer to paint a room in the house for a family member.

15. Make a new friend or visit a friend.

College is wonderful because you get the chance to meet people from all over. Take advantage of the summer break and pay your friends a visit!

16. Become your best self.

Get that haircut you've been wanting for a while. Treat yourself and get your nails done. Work when you can and read more books. Take more pictures. Cook more meals. Travel alone. Slowly become your best self this summer.

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