Nourish your mind, body and soul with these warm weather treats.

* Sit back in a lawn chair with fresh iced tea.

* Take the kids for a bike ride.

* Visit your local farmers market.

* Bring the rocking chair to the front porch.

* Make a great big salad for dinner. Roast chicken, cut into strips,
place on a bed of lettuce and top with your favorite vegetables.

* Float down a river.

* Run through the sprinkler with your children.

* Make strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream.

* Go fishing.

* Get away with your spouse and rent a canoe.

* Take the kids horseback riding.

* Loan has convertible.

* Take a historical walking tour of your town or city. Visit your place
library for information on self-guided tours, or call your Chamber
of Commerce to see if your city offers organized tours. build your
sense of community by learning about their city’s heritage.

* Take the kids to the zoo.

* Hike through your nearest wildlife area or state park.

* Take the kids to play miniature golf or head to a nearby driving range.

* Sit outside and paint your toenails. (Various brands dry in
90 seconds). Now, he wears a pair of sandals or goes barefoot. Enjoy
an instant energy boost every time you look down at your feet.

* Eat raspberries.

* Play disc golf. Many communities now have “Frisbee” courses
Golf,” but you can create your own at any park. Just designate a
some trees as your “holes” and throw them away.

* Host an outdoor tea party with your daughter and her friends.

* Find a petting zoo.

* Fly a kite.

* Head to the beach.

* Blow bubbles.

* Go in-line skating.

* Dine alfresco. Set up a table on the deck, front porch, or in the
middle of your backyard. Outdoor dining doesn’t have to mean paper
flat. He uses the good stuff, lights some candles and enjoys a drink.
of wine. Don’t forget the centerpiece of fresh cut flowers.

* Treat yourself to a glamorous pair of sunglasses.

* Take the kids out for an ice cream cone. Go for a walk while you
Enjoy this warm weather treat.

* Make sun tea.

* Enjoy the feminine style of a sundress, sandals and a straw hat.

* Sit on a park bench. Sit there and do absolutely nothing.

* Take off your shoes and run with the children through the freshly cut grass.

* Refrigerate your favorite body spray, or make your own by adding a
a few drops of your favorite essential oil in a spray bottle of water.
Spray the cool mist on your face, the back of your neck, and the
soles of your feet.

* Pack a picnic and go to the most beautiful place you can imagine.

* Visit to a botanical garden.

* Treat yourself to a homemade fruit smoothie. Mix low-fat yogurt
with your favorite fruits. Serve in an elegant goblet or wine glass.

* Enjoy the summer air while providing some comforts. A lots of
Animal shelters need volunteers to walk their dogs. These dogs
they benefit greatly from the exercise and the company, and so do we.

* Take your camera for a ride today. watch out for
moments of peace that you can capture with a photo. Once the photos
are developed, place them where you will see them every time you
you need a quick escape.

* Get the kids together tonight, bundle up and go outside.
See the sunset. Focus on all your senses. Do you see?
How does the evening air feel against your skin?

* Snuggle up with your favorite dog or cat for 10 minutes. yes you
the dog loves to fetch, head outside to throw some Frisbees.

* Walk for 15 minutes with no destination. Whether you go alone
or with someone, just make sure you’re outside (no treadmills).
As you walk, keep an eye out for signs of summer. the smell of
fresh grass clippings. Your neighbor’s daffodils.

* Nap on a porch swing.

* Take the kids to the library or explore an online bookstore.
Select a “beach book”: an absorbing story that you can enjoy without
a lot of thought. While it may not be great literature,
will allow you to escape to a new world every time
pick it up No matter how long it takes to read
the book. It only matters that it is there.

* Sit in the middle of your garden and practice some depth.
breathing exercises. Consciously relax every part of your
body, and let the tension melt away with each breath.

* Be aware of the present moment. try not to think about
what is going to happen on Monday, or this afternoon, or even
five minutes from now. Instead, turn your attention to the
details of your life… the way the sun feels on your face,
the way your scalp feels when your hair blows in the wind,
the way you talk about your children, the joy of spending time with
Your family.

* Appreciate nature. Whether you focus on the stars above,
a distant mountain range, or the poplar tree in your
backyard, try to notice the details.

* Write your own favorite simple summer indulgences.