Worried this blissed-out feeling’s gonna fade faster than your faux tan? Not if you keep your thoughts breezy all year long. Stress? Haven’t heard of it… Ah, summer. Nothing to do but chug lemonade and kick it by the pool. Does it get any better? You’re psyched for back-to-school shopping, but could totally pass on another year of tests and a packed planner. Ride summer’s wave to stay vacay-cool this fall. How chill is that? Here’s what we mean:
Go Camping
Time to unplug, chica! Take 15 minutes each day to go gadget-free. No TV, IM, cell phone, or MP3 player—seriously. Up your relaxation factor by going for a quick walk or doing some stretching. Bonus: no bug spray necessary!
Wish You Were Here
Who says you can only send postcards from a glam destination? Say “aloha” to faraway friends (or your BFF) with DIY postcards. Glue 2 4×6 inch index cards together (blank side facing out). Collage one side with themed drawings, pics or magazine cutouts. Write a fun message, and your friend’s address on the blank side. Stick on a $.24 stamp and you’re set. That arts’n’crafts sesh at camp really did pay off.
Take a Vacation!
Seems tough without a car or a private jet, right? Wrong! It’s possible to get a fun in the sun feel without leaving the zip code. Close our eyes and think of your fave vacay moment. Remember when you had a blast in that beach volleyball tourney or watched the sunset with that cutie? Take a mental pic now, and save it for later. A deep breath and a li’l vacation should make a touch homework assignment less stressful. Slap on some self-tanner or coral nail polish to truly set sail.
MORE TIPS!
♥Plant a garden—Start something new that’s just for you (or w/a friend), now! Pick your favorite flower but make sure it’s in season when you plant it! Get some pointers from your local greenhouse.
♥ Bust stress before it has the chance to creep up. Like a mini resolution not to procrastinate. You’ll be thanking yourself when you breeze through studying and ace the test this school year.
♥Look for shooting starts-literally. There’s a meteor shower on Aug. 13th, (click HERE for more info!) so have a sleepover with friends before everyone gets busy with BTS stuff. Take tons of pics and use them to decorate binders, locket, etc. during the school year.
♥Cloudy? Microwave s-mores and keep in mind that sometimes mother nature’s gonna send rain, but you can still have fun.
♥Be a beach babe—keep reminders of summer close by, whether it’s your fave pics in shell frames or a glass bottle you filled with sand. Wear beachy hair or your beaded anklet as a reminder of how much fun you can have. Make your flip-flops your slippers and your teeny floral shorts your new PJs.
BLOG ABOUT IT! What do you do to keep those sweet summer vibes flowin’ all year round? Tell us your personal pick me ups for when the weather turns cold!
