Thursday, August 10, 2006

30 Things to Do in the Summer

I do not apologize for borrowing the following list that came to me from a webpage designed for single parents. The following list is only enriched by doing it with the ones you love. This has been a great summer, and can be made even greater. And if anyone want to add to this list, please send it in a comment. Each of htese also provides an opportunity to Praise God!

  1. Have a water balloon fight.
  2. Go for a walk along the beach or a wooded path.
  3. See the sunrise.
  4. Have a picnic.
  5. Watch the sunset.
  6. Make playdoh.
  7. Read a chapter book aloud to your kids.
  8. Read a novel (something just for you!)
  9. Go to an amusement park or local county/state fair and ride all the thrill rides!
  10. Go fishing.
  11. Make homemade ice cream in a Ziploc bag.
  12. Sit outside and sip iced tea.
  13. Make fresh lemonade.
  14. Camp out in a tent.
  15. Catch fireflies.
  16. Take pictures of the kids having fun!
  17. Eat watermelon outside, and let the juice run all over the place!
  18. Walk in the grass barefoot.
  19. Use lotion, soap, or shampoo that smells like coconuts.
  20. Paint your toenails.
  21. Get out the kids' watercolor paints and paint a picture of summer means to you.
  22. Collect seashells and save them with some sand in a decorative bowl.
  23. Sleep in at least once.
  24. Hang your bed sheets outside to dry and bask in their clean sunshine smell.
  25. Eat strawberry shortcake.
  26. Get someone else to take your picture with the kids, smiling and sun-kissed.
  27. Write a letter to a friend and include at least three great things that have happened this summer.
  28. Thank someone who has helped you out.
  29. Eat fresh tomatoes.
  30. Go swimming as a family.

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