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Read in the shade
Grab a book, magazine, or newspaper, a cold, icy drink, and a towel or plastic chair and go chillax in the shade.
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Pros: Very nice idea. Cons: However, I am terrified of bees and they usually show ... -
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Picnic
There is something both innocent and exciting about a picnic, even if you are only packing a few things at the last minute and heading down the street to the ...
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Pros: Can be sweet and romantic if you go on a picnic with that certain someone... -
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Grow your own food
Gardening is fun work, if you like taking care of living things. And the reward is: food for your table!
All you really need, really, is dirt, seeds, water, sun ...Do you like this activity?
Pros: This might be a good way to relax and have some quiet time to yourself. Cons: Gardening is not the easiest thing for most people to ... -
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Visit the Farmer's Market
If you like to cook, weekly visits to the farmer's market are a vacation in themselves. Your meals needn't be expensive, and there's nothing like homegrown produce ...
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Pros: Perfect- local produce is fresher, better priced, and "greener" than commercial. Plus, it's a great way to help support local farmers in your community. -
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Relax in a hammock
Preferably slung between two shady trees, with a gentle breeze to cool you. You can do lots in a hammock, like reading, listening to your mp3 player, sipping ice cold ...
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Enjoy free concerts in your city or town
Most cities and larger towns sponsor free concerts during the summer months. All you need is the entertainment section of your local paper, a blanket and some citronella.
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Pros: So much fun! If you go to DC during the summer, they have jazz performances at ... Cons: Being there early enough to get a good spot. -
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Take a boat, canoe, or kayak out onto a lake or river
Canoes and kayaks, especially, can usually be rented by the hour. This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and have a scenic route all at ...
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Pros: Great for the active adventurer. Cons: I'd prefer being on a sailboat. -
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Enjoy slushy drinks
Lakeside, dockside, waterside, greenside slushy drinks after work on a Friday night are a thrifty way to enjoy the summer. Even better: make them yourself in your own backyard.
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Swim at a lake or a pool in your area
Or visit them all and see which one you like best! Local lists are few and aren't easy to find: publish one and share your knowledge.
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Pros: Cheap, refreshing -- and it can be energetic or relaxing. Or both. -
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Go for a hike or a bike ride
What parks are nearest to you and have you ever visited them?
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Pros: Exercise, fun, out in the world. Cons: Not so social if you like to go at your ...
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