Summer Lovin' - Let's Have A Blast

Summer has landed smack on your doorstep like that extra Amazon package. Necessary and right on time.

What's the plan for this summer? We are knee deep in July and there is no slowing down. What are the local girlies getting into?

If you need some inspo to apply a bit more bronzer and leave your comfortable apartment this summer, here are some suggestions. If taking a midday stroll doesn't appeal to you, I have provided some ideas to spark creativity for different activities.

Keep what resonates with you and leave the rest.

1. Pool Day - want to stay close to home and start slowly with creeping out of your zip code? Hit your pool and crack open that book that has been sitting on your coffee table looking cute with a side of extra sunscreen and a seltzer or sparkling water.

2. Bar Hoppin' - snap on your sandals and hit the local bars (be responsible of course), gather the gals and find a spot to boogie the night away.

3. Brunch, books, and thrift - take the long route and have a drawn out day with a good brunch spot, hit a local book store and end the outing with a thrift store to pick up a unique find.

4. Take a hike - yes, it is hot af, but there's nothings like getting up early on a Saturday or Sunday, slicking back your hair and setting out on a local adventure. All I ask is SPF pls. AllTrails will be your new bestie when it comes to discovering local trails in your area.

5. Live events - check out a comedy show, live music in the park, live music in the bar, the theatre, musicals coming your way and of course attending that big park festival your city probably is throwing soon.

6. Dog activities - Find a dog park that has great reviews and pencil your dog in during the coolest parts of the day. Protect their paws and spark up conversation with the other pawrents.

7. Outdoor activities during the week - don't wait for the weekend to roll around and get some sun or be out and about. Check your local to-do websites in your city or TikTok, (duh) and try one new thing during the weekday. Yoga on the lawn, steak Tuesdays, local jazz, can we scream half priced fun :)

8. Venture out of the city - Weather this is going home to visit your bestie or parents or venturing out to a new zip code you haven't been before, enjoy a new sight and see where it takes you.

9. New restaurant openings - restaurants are always flipping and popping up, soft openings and launch parties are within your grasp. Prepare your pallets for a mouthful of goodness.

10. New gym - pump some iron at a different gym or studio for a change of scenery. This can always be a positive experience and allow yourself to feed off of a different energy.

11. Feel aaahhh from the spa - there are always specials going on and treat your exterior how you'd treat your interior. Settle down and relax into a nice massage day or facial. Take care of your first.

12. Collect the gals and have a game night - this is an absolute must for this summer, even though the group is spread out, leave it to the coordinator in the group to get everyone in a room and chat it out. Bring out the board games and bring your A game.

Hopefully, this give you with some inspiration for activities to enjoy this summer or weekend. Staying home and binging your fav show while eating noodles on the couch is absolutely necessary at times, but getting out and about while discovering new places can truly enrich your experiences and give you a boost of serotonin.

You don't have to break the bank for most of these, just do your homework and enjoy the experiences that come your way. FGTG, you literally have nothing to lose but only greatness to gain.

Cheers!