About this time of year -the middle of summer- I realize that summer is passing all too quickly and that I still have lots of things I want to do that are so much better done in the summer!  I have a list and need to get up to speed with it! In case you don’t have a list or are looking for some other options….or have really bored kids, I’ve compiled this list of 35 Fun Things You Can Do Before Summer Ends!  Try to do at least 5 of them before the summer is OVER!

 35 Fun Things You Can Do Before Summer Ends

1. 1. Go to a free outdoor concert
   2. Take a picnic to the nearest lake or beach
   3. Turn off the electronics & Get outside
   4. Do some star & moon gazing
   5. Ride a bicycle
   6. Pick some wildflowers for your table
   7. Play mini golf
   8. Blow bubbles
   9. Take a spur-of-the-moment road trip
   10. Play out in the rain
   11. Read an inspirational book
   12. Visit a vineyard
   13. Dine al fresco
   14. Go to a drive-in movie
   15. Take a nap in a hammock
   16. Go kayaking, canoeing or tubing
   17. Visit a place you’ve never been to
   18. Watch fireflies, preferably with someone under 5
   19. Have a water gun or water balloon fight
   20. Watch the sunset/sunrise with your best friend
   21. Play in the sprinkler
   22. Feed the ducks
   23. Lay on the grass and watch the cloud shapes rolling by
   24. Press some flowers in some books
   25. Watch fireworks
   26. Paint your toenails a shocking color
   27. Try a new hairstyle
   28. Treat yourself to some chandelier earrings
   29. Have an outdoor tea party
   30. Visit a garden with water fountains
   31. Make your own ice cream or sorbet
   32. Enjoy a fresh fruit salad
   33. Make S’mores
   34. Eat a lobster roll
   35. Enjoy an evening with friends in front of a fire pit, toasting marshmallows

ENJOY the moments and the memories you make during the summer!

Make this YOUR year to SPARKLE & SHINE!

I BELIEVE in YOU!