Since I'm in such a lazy decadent mood, I thought I would share Ali and Vicky's suggestions of 'Ten things to do in August'. I loved the following images, and found gazing at them such a treat. The photo of the beach looked very familiar, until I realized it was the beach from my home town in Ireland! Many is the time I ran barefoot and carefree along that golden mile.
Don't you love the image of that juicy ice cream cone? Yum yum...I can just imagine wrapping my jaws around that one! And the picnic in some scenic piece of paradise...
So go and squeeze in as much decadent delights before cocooning for winter!
Even though we're more than halfway through August, there's still plenty of time to squeeze in a few more summery adventures before autumn arrives. We've compiled a list of ten things to do while the days are still long and sunny and the livin' is easy.
1. Go to the Beach
Take Nicki Minaj up on her suggestion and get yourself down to your nearest beach. Whether it's by the sea, a lake, or river, there's sure to be some sort of sandy option nearby where you can frolic and bathe to your heart's content.
2. Be a Tourist in Your Own Town
Make like a tourist for a day and check out all the attractions your town has to offer. Be sure to take lots of photos!
3. Read a Good Book
There's nothing so enjoyable as relaxing for an hour or two with a really good book. Bonus points if you read outside.
4. Go for Ice Cream
Obviously, ice cream is amazing year-round but it tastes even better in summer.
5. Have a Barbecue
The smoky smell of meat sizzling on the barbecue has to be one of summer's top olfactory experiences. Gather your friends and family round on a balmy evening and fire up the grill!
6. Go to an Amusement Park
Whether it's Disneyland itself or your local fun fair, hit up an amusement park for some wholesome fun. Ride the rollercoasters, eat the candy floss and try your hand at winning a massive teddy bear.
7. Feast on Fresh Fruit
Berries are still in season, but not for much longer, so make sure you gorge yourself on as much locally-grown produce as possible. Take it one step further by going fruit-picking yourself.
8. Have a Picnic
Buy the finest delicacies your budget will allow (cheese, baguettes, grapes, wine, etc.), pack the lot in a picnic basket and take to a scenic locale of your choice.
9. Get Out On the Water
Whether it's on a barge, tube, sailboat or dinghy (or luxury yacht for the truly blessed), get yourself out on the water at least once while summer's still here.
10. Go Back-to-School Shopping
One of our favourite things about heading back to school (if not the only thing) was back-to-school shopping. The thrill of buying fresh new notebooks, pencils and markers was such an absolute joy. Even if you're finished with school and uni, still drop by your local stationery shop to purchase a few new office supplies.
Images:
http://inphotos.org/2009/05/12/kilkee-beach/
http://www.specs.ca/default.aspx?page=20
http://egregores.blogspot.ca/2010/10/nothing-in-common-except-name-contra.html
http://flickrhivemind.net/User/mrmanc/Interesting
http://asuperwomansguide.wordpress.com/2011/05/25/10-tips-for-healthy-summer-barbecue-eating/
http://www.ybig.ie/forum/french-festivals-de-portarlington_topic31038.html
http://blogs.babble.com/toddler-times/2012/07/02/of-babes-and-berries-5-summer-berries-with-super-powers/
http://collegecandy.com/tag/picnic/
http://www.scenicreflections.com/download/328038/River_barge_on_the_Cote_D_Or_Wallpaper/
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/08/15/staples-cuts-outlook-on-weak-global-demand
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