Simple Indulgences for Summertime
Nurture your mind, body and soul with these warm-weather treats.
* Sit back in a lawn chair with fresh iced tea.
* Take the kids on a bike ride.
* Visit your local farmer’s market.
* Take the rocking chair onto the front porch.
* Make a great big salad for dinner. Grill chicken, cut in strips,
place on a bed of lettuce, and top with your favorite veggies.
* Float down a river.
* Run through the sprinkler with your kids.
* Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream.
* Go fishing.
* Escape with your spouse and rent a canoe.
* Take the kids horseback riding.
* Borrow a convertible.
* Take a historic walking tour of
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* Take the kids to the zoo.
* Hike through your nearest wildlife area or state park.
* Take the kids for miniature golf, or head to a nearby driving range.
* Sit outside and paint your toenails. (A number of brands dry in
90 seconds). Now, put on a pair of sandals or go barefoot. Enjoy
an instant energy lift each time you look down at your feet.
* Eat raspberries.
* Play disc golf. Many communities now feature courses for
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few trees as your “holes” and toss away.
* Host an outdoor tea party with your daughter and her friends.
* Find a petting zoo.
* Fly a kite.
* Head to the beach.
* Blow bubbles.
* Go inline skating.
* Dine al fresco. Set a table on the deck, front porch, or in the
middle of your backyard. Outdoor dining doesn’t have to mean paper
plates. Use the good stuff, light a few candles, and enjoy a glass
of wine. Don’t forget the centerpiece of fresh-cut flowers.
* Indulge in a glamorous pair of sunglasses.
* Take the kids out for an ice cream
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enjoy this warm weather treat.
* Make sun tea.
* Enjoy the feminine flair of a sundress, sandals, and a straw hat.
* Sit on a park bench. Just sit there and do absolutely nothing.
* Take off your shoes and run through freshly mown grass with the kids.
* Refrigerate your favorite body spray, or make your own by adding a
few drops of your favorite essential oil to a spritzer of water.
Spray the cool mist on your face, the back of your neck, and the
soles of your feet.
* Pack a picnic and go the prettiest place you can think of.
* Visit a botanical garden.
* Treat yourself to
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with your favorite fruits. Serve in an elegant wine glass or goblet.
* Enjoy the summer air while providing some creature comforts. Many
animal shelters need volunteers to walk their dogs. These dogs
greatly benefit from the exercise and the companionship, and so do we.
* Take your camera along on a walk today. Be on the lookout for
peaceful moments you can capture with a photo. Once the photos
are developed, place them where you will see them whenever you
need a quick escape.
* Round up the kids this evening, bundle up, and head outside to
watch the sunset. Focus on all of your senses. What do you see?
How does
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* Curl up with your favorite dog or cat for 10 minutes. If your
dog loves fetch, head outside to throw a few Frisbees.
* Walk for 15 minutes with no destination. Whether you go alone
or with someone, just make sure you’re outside (no treadmills).
As you walk, be on the lookout for signs of summer. The smell of
fresh grass clippings. Your neighbor’s daffodils.
* Nap on a porch swing.
* Take the kids to the library or browse an online bookstore.
Select a “beach book”: an absorbing story you can enjoy without
a whole lot of thought. While it may not be great literature,
it will allow you to escape
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pick it up. It doesn’t matter how long it takes you to read
the book. It just matter that it’s there.
* Sit in the middle of your yard and practice some deep
breathing exercises. Consciously relax each part of your
body, and let the tension melt away with each breath.
* Become aware of the present moment. Try not to think about
what’s going to happen Monday, or this afternoon, or even
five minutes from now. Instead, turn your attention to the
details of your life…the way the sun feels on your face,
the way your scalp feels when your hair blows in the wind,
the way your children talk, the joy
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your family.
* Appreciate nature. Whether you focus on the stars above,
a distant mountain range, or the cottonwood tree in your
backyard, try to notice the details.
* Write down your own favorite simple summertime indulgences.
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