Fun Things To Do As A Family This Summer!
How will you and your family spend time together in the long days of Summer? It’s easy for the kids to get bored with day after day of freedom, outstretched before them, and a long way until there’s an end in sight; While their ideas of watching YouTube videos and climbing to the next level in the hottest video game are noteworthy goals, we have some more ideas in mind for ways to fill the time, bond together as a family, and give your children some great memories to cherish.
— Go On A Vacation
This one is self explanatory but nevertheless it’s important. The routine of day-to-day life can be stressful. Going on vacation allows you to get away from all the stress of your every day life. You can decompress, recharge, and give yourself a mental and emotional makeover. It also doesn’t hurt that vacations are fun.
— Save Money With A STAYcation
Looking to get away for a bit but don’t have the time or money to go on a long vacation our of the state or country? There’s lots of options for staycations!
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**Bonus: If you and your significant other are looking for a way to spend time when the kids are at camp or off with friends, here you go: Romantic staycation: https://www....na-s-triangle
— Enjoy Some Cold, Fruity and Herby Drinks
With summer finally here, the aisles of the supermarkets and the shelves of the farmer’s markets are filled with the best, freshest produce right now just begging to be mixed into premium, artisan cocktails. But if you don’t drink alcohol, there is no reason to miss out on this concoctions. Too often drink stations at parties have an array of beers and mixers for cocktails but a sad container of water or store bought juice for those who choose to abstain. Fix that at your next party. Whatever your reason for teetotaling, these amazingly fresh summer sippers put mocktails back on the map with bold, refreshing ingredients, helping you beat the heat and conquer your thirst without skimping on style or flavor.
((If the mood strikes you, you can always add a splash of liquor to any of the following recipes, so it’s a mixology win-win.))
One of the best things about summer are the fruity drinks. Smoothies are amazing and there are hundreds of places that sell them. If you’re into making them at home you can find thousands of recipes. For adults, adding a little alcohol to them is never a bad idea. The Piña colada was invented for this time of year. Do yourself a favor and make yourself a nice big smoothie.
Recipes to try: https://www....s-for-summer/
— Take Advantage Of Some Great Books
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The 25 best new books to add to your Summer reading list: https://www....mmer-reading/
— Hike and Camp
Enjoying the great outdoors is always a good suggestion. Grabbing the old tent and sleeping bag, trekking out to the middle of nowhere, and sleeping there can be a liberating and refreshing experience. You’ll be away from civilization, away from the Internet, and bonding with nature. It’s great exercise too
*For stroller-friendly trails, check out our list of fun Triangle hikes with kids: https://tria...e-hikes-kids/
*Looking for more of a challenge? Here’s our list of the 15 best hikes in the Triangle: https://tria...the-triangle/
- The Eno River (Durham): https://www....er-state-park
- Falls Lake (Wake and Durham Counties): https://www....creation-area
- Jordan Lake: https://www....creation-area
— Go To An Outdoor Concert
Summer is a great time to go see an outdoor show. A lot of artists tour during the summer and most large cities have an outdoor venue. There are even a boat load of festivals available where you can go see acts from multiple genres. Outdoor shows have more freedom than indoor shows and there is nothing that isn’t enjoyable about sitting in the grass with a beer and listening to music you enjoy.
Here’s a list of free outdoor concerts all over the Triangle, where you can bring a picnic or splurge on food truck cuisine: https://tria...rts-triangle/
— Have A BBQ
Fire up the grill and the smoker because it’s summer! There is no better time to have a BBQ and invite your friends, neighbors, and family over. It’s a fun time and it’s a great way to bond with the people you care about. BBQ is also delicious and with all of the other activities you’ll be doing, it’ll be easy to keep the weight off too.
Delicious recipes to try this summer: https://www....rtime-cookout
— Start A Garden
Your green thumb is throbbing, but it's almost July. Is it too late to start your garden? Lucky you, because the answer is no! If you live in a cooler climate, you're probably not even that far away from your last frost date. The key to gardening in the summer is picking the veggies and flowers that thrive during this time of year. Even if you're short on time, you can still plant a few things in containers and proudly show them off on your front stoop or back porch.
Starting a summer garden: https://www....ummer-garden/
— Unplug And Connect With Loved Ones
Put away your phones and tablets and spend some quality time with your friends and a family this summer! Think back to the days of being present without any way for others that aren’t with you, to reach you… It’s really nice (and important) sometimes to disconnect from the outside world and just live in the moment with your kids, spouse, bffs, and family members as you catch up with one another and how everything is going in your lives.
— Try Something You’ve Never Tried Before
Whether you’re going on a new amusement park ride, learning to fish, or going skydiving, it’s important to try new things! It can be as simple as trying a new type of food for dinner, and it adds to your life in some small way; Think of the fun you have, trying new things with your loved ones… Everyone experiencing something unique and exciting together, making memories, ad having some wonderful stories to tell, again and again throughout the years.. sounds great to us!
If you’re looking for something new and fun to try in the area, both for adults only AND for the kids, check out our painting and wine classes at Pinot’s Palette, Brier Creek!
Out calendar is filled with amazing classes throughout the next few weeks so be sure to check it out! From new paintings and black light paintings, to ‘Christmas In July’, “Off The Canvas” creations, and some special celebrations for a certain boy wizard’s birthday! We’ll have so much fun painting, listening to music, and enjoying time with loved ones!
Check out our full calendar below! Cheers!
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