Great summers are made of a mix of creativity,
adventure, togetherness, and downtime, and it
all begins with a good plan. Here’s how to make
the most of summer with your kids.
Start planning now.
The crafting of epic summers begins in March
or April! Get out your calendar and pencil in
your big to-do’s like that beach vacation or
concert you don’t want to miss. Look around
locally for summer happenings and add what
interests you to your calendar. Block out a few
days for a road trip to nowhere (or somewhere!)
and then intentionally shade in a good amount
of free, no-plan, no-fuss days. Plan at least one
unforgettable adventure!
Take a road trip.
Nothing screams adventure quite like throwing
a few packed bags in the trunk and hitting the
open road with your family – windows down,
music up. If you have a destination in mind,
great! But sometimes the grandest adventures
are spontaneous. Go where the road looks
most interesting. Stop at small bakeries and
new parks. Visit caves, caverns, and hiking
trails. Sit on the hood of your car with a pizza
and watch the sunset. Sleep under the stars.
Wander where the wi-fi is weak!
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