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16 Things You Need To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

What time is it? Summer Time! (Almost)

Gabrielle Marie Simpson

Mar 20, 2017

College of Charleston

16 Things You Need To Add To Your Summer Bucket List

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Summer will be here before we know it, and most of us have already started making our Summer plans. However, there always seems to be one particular dilemma: money! It's inevitable, you'll need a little cash flow. But you can have plenty of fun & a noteworthy Summer on a budget. Most people save up for that ONE big Summer vacay. Which is totally great, but then you end up with months left of Summer time, and nothing to do. At least nothing that seems worthwhile. Here's a go to list when you need things to do this Summer.

1. Find a new Hobby

Pursue something that you've always wanted to learn how to do. Look into your area for free or opportunities like yoga classes, guitar lessons, or a language class; whatever you're into. You'll be surprised by what you come across.

2. Do something out of your comfort zone

You can do this for zero cost! And what better way to grow this summer?

3. Volunteer!

Just do it! Volunteers are needed for so man things! An

4. Save money!

It's essential to the rest of the list.

5. Eat healthier & exercise more

There's no better time.

6. Read! Books, magazines, newspapers

Feed your brain!

7. Explore your town. You'll be surprised what you find

8. Go thrift store shopping first

You can find some amazing things and it's fun!

9. Make a day of the lake or beach as often as you can

Might be a little basic, but it never gets old.

10. Camping & Hiking.

Campfires, smores. kyaking? Um, yes!

11. Change up your look. Dye your hair, try a new lip color, get a tattoo or a piercing!

Depending on what you get, it can be relatively inexpensive.

12. Mini road trips

Invite all your friends for a weekend away and split gas, lodging, etc!

13. Throw back music from the early 2000's

Trust me, you'll get so nostalgic.

14. Open all the windows in the house.

It's SUMMER. Enjoy it.

(Unless you really hate the heat)

15. Ride with the windows down

See 14.

16. Organize and revamp your space

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