Hello again, it is Monday and time for all systems go again.

The summer holidays doesn’t have to feel like a chore but to be enjoyed and embraced by everyone, and that means some good days out and activities that everyone can enjoy.

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The summer holidays doesn’t have to be about the kids, but time for yourself too, and if you are like me get some free time, then use this time to have some days out just for yourself.

Sadly I was due to see Aerosmith this year but of course due to COVID it has been cancelled but why not sit out in the garden playing some tunes and have people round for a BBQ, of course following the social distancing rules.

Set up a time to zoom your friends and family with a drink of some kind catching up with each other.

I like to spend time walking and reading my book in one of my local parks. On Saturday I had a day just enjoying my time indoors because often when I go out I end up spending money which I didn’t want to do this weekend, so just took it easy.

Why not if you like me don’t always get to watch any TV, have a day catching up, and schedule it like you would when planning physical activities and errands. I think having that time to yourself to be so important and something you should make time for.

If you like cooking then why not make yourself your favourite meal that you don’t always get to do during the time when you have to take care of everyone else.

Take yourself off to the seaside and have a paddle and an ice cream that you can eat without your child wanting some aswell as their own ice cream.

Spend time in the garden, if you have one, doing a grown up puzzle or at the moment I have gotten back into doing wordsearches or playing Solitaire on my phone.

Walk along the river and have a picnic with friends or go for a pub lunch again or grab a quick drink whilst looking out to the sea.

If you are not confident about going aboard just yet due to the pandemic, then there are still plenty of things to do in the UK and still enjoy the sunshine, like sitting in a park or hanging out by the river.
I find when I am near water I feel very calm and at peace with myself.

So lets enjoy the summer and feel blessed when we have happy days and mondays, rather than dreading them.

Many thanks for reading,

 

Carrie X