That's right! It IS the season! Summer that is! And that means holidays! Why not spoil yourself? Go outside and get a tan, go swimming or just sleep in! Nothing better than lying in bed with the sun coming though the blinds.
What about some spring cleaning too? Start the year off fresh with a clean home and mind! After all, cleanliness is next to godliness isn't it? And this could be the perfect opportunity to get rid of that old junk you never use! Go though your stuff and if you find stuff that is still good but you don't use. Fix it, clean it and put it on eBay, that way you have more room to put new things and more money to buy them with! If you cant sell it on eBay, then take it to the Salvos. A lot of people out there could really use stuff that you might consider junk. Who knows? Maybe your old teddy could be a child in needs favorite Christmas present this year.
Here's a few Summer activity ideas!
★ Play tourist. Go sightseeing in your own city! There are always tours and activities for tourists going on, so why not join in and learn more about the place you call home? Try searching Google or click here for stuff to do in Victoria.
Or if you have some cash left over from Christmas shopping, pick up a cheap bus ticket interstate and go on a road trip with your friends! Catching the bus or train is a great way to get places cheap during the festive season. Try the Firefly or Greyhound websites for more information. But if you don't do long bus rides, look for cheap flights at TigerAirways.com or WebJet.com! Get out of your comfort zone and go make some memories!
★ Learn a water sport. Get fit and get wet (and get a tan)! Try TotalTravel.com for programmes throughout the Summer. There is a bunch of surf schools and other activities to do in Victoria, even though the weather might be chilly most of the time, I assure you. It gets warm when you get out of the city. Just don't forget to slip, slop slap!
★ Beach resorts and camping. Now I hate camping. I went last weekend. I hated it. But for those of you who don't mind roughing it, try gathering a group of friends together for a night in the wild! For the best locations, tips and even to find groups of people to go with, check out Camping.com! For the girls and boys out there who cant stand the idea of bugs and lack of power points have a browse on TotalTravel.com(accommodation) and see what is on offer. My top pick is the Cumberland Resort in Lorne. For breath taking views, close to the beach and has a gym, pool, tennis court (and not to mention the beauty spa) it has fully furnished apartments for hire for groups of up to 6! And its not too hard on the pocket either.
★ Picnics. Now who could resist the opportunity to put on a pretty dress and spend the afternoon with the one you love or your closest friends.
First you'll need to gather the friends and set a location, try the botanical gardens in your city or maybe the beach or local park. Then set a theme! You don't have to, but it sure is fun to dress up, don't you agree? Then pick what you want on the menu. Make sure that you check if the guests have any allergies before picking, as you don't want to have one person running off to Maccas when they cant eat your mothers famous Seafood Salad. Then set the time and date, remembering you have to allow to set up for the picnic. If you are going to have a large number of guests, you should be sure to contact the place you will be going and let them know, in some cases you might have to fill out a form or book the location (you won't want to show up and there be a wedding going on either). Once this is all set, send out the invites! Go nuts, you could simply send a text message about it, or go all the way and get some made. Crucial things to take on a picnic are the blanket, food, sunscreen, camera, mobile phone(though try to keep off it) and bottles of water. You could also take outdoor games like hoolah hoops, Frisbees, balls and a stereo! Just don't forget the batteries and CD's.
Botanic Gardens in Australia:
Above all, remember to have fun!
★ Summer memories scrap book. Get a disposable camera, you can find them for around $5 now days, and take it with you on all your Summer adventures! Take dumb photos of your feet or get a water proof one and go to the beach! You should also take souvenirs of everywhere you go. A napkin from that awesome cafe you found or a shell from the beach or flowers from parks. Grab some glitter pens and write down what you did, or poems or songs about Summer. Let your imagination run wild and create something you can look back on during those cold winder months. Visit ScrapbookingMegaStore.com for supplies and more info.
There are a few ideas there on what you could do. But I'd like to know what you do during Summer for fun! Drop me a comment or an email and share your ideas with the world!
Happy holidays!
xoxo
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