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Schools out! The relaxed state of things in our home is palpable, and you won't hear me complain one bit. We've spent the last few days away from home, and today the kids stumbled down the stairs after waking at their leisure. Without the harsh sounds of alarms, and without agenda. It's lovely folks. Just lovely!
As I've mentioned a time or two {or maybe three} we aren't over-planning this summer. We have a few fun things planned, but other than that we're flying by the seat of our pants, and going where the wind takes us {or so to speak}. I have kind of had it with the over-planned, over-scheduled way of life these days and I'm more than ready to steer this ship into calmer waters.
My plan for relaxing and recharging this summer is simple, After-all the more elaborate the plan, the more likely that stress is soon to follow.
4 Easy Ways To Relax & Recharge This Summer:
Read. Set aside uninterrupted time to read this summer. Discover something new or catch up on current event your favorite summer refreshment in the sunshine. We love making big batches of Homemade Strawberry Mint Lemonade in the Summer.
Check out our recipe below:
Homemade Strawberry Mint Lemonade Recipe
Recipe yields 8-12 servings.
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh lemon juice
10 cups water
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup Torani Strawberry Flavoring Syrup
2 cups fresh or frozen Strawberries mashed with fork (to release the flavor)
2 table spoons finely chopped mint + a few extra sprigs for garnish
Ice for serving
Combine 4 cups lemon juice, 3 cups sugar, and 3 cups water. Stir until contents are combined well /sugar has dissolved. Add 3/4 cup of Torani Strawberry flavoring syrup and finely chopped mint, and the remaining water. Stir well until ingredients are combined well. Allow the lemonade to sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour prior to serving to allow all of the flavors to combine/release. Serve over ice add a sprig of fresh mint for garnish. ENJOY!
Take a hike. Find local trails or head to a local state park to take in the scenic views. There's nothing more rejuvenating than fresh air and exercise in a beautiful setting. This is something that you can do as a family too!
Grow something. Plant a garden, and tend it daily. It's incredibly relaxing to watch the flowers bloom, and it's super fun to grow vegetables and incorporate them into delicious summer recipes. Gardening also gets you out in the fresh air and sunshine, which is great for your overall mood. The rewards that this summer activity reap are definitely plentiful!
Play. Even adults need time to unwind and play sometimes! Whether you take time each day to solve your favorite cross-word puzzle, to craft up something fun, or spend time playing your favorite app; having fun is a necessary element in relaxing & recharging. When I'm stressed out I take some time to craft up something fun, or I pull out my phone and spend some time playing my favorite apps, such as DoubleDown Casino , it has 50 authentic slot games among other casino floor favorites. My favorite game is The Fruits Slot Machine. It reminds me of an old collectible slot machine that my grandfather used to have in his house when we were little. It's free and easy to play, and it's a great way to relax and unwind after a hard day. You can even connect and play with friends and family through Facebook. The DoubleDown Casino is available on desktop, Facebook, and mobile platforms.... play now
What are your plans for relaxing & recharging this summer? Do you have any favorite apps or Casino games? Share in a comment below!
