Who doesn't love summer and winter break? There's no school, no homework, no projects and no stress. You can stay home all day, sleep late and wake up when you feel like it, but let's agree that it can be kind of boring sometimes when you do the same old thing every summer and every day, specially when it is just staying at home all day long. So, I thought of wirting down 20 ideas to inspire, not just you guys, but actually myself to make most of this year's winter/summer break. If you guys don't have a clue of what to do in this year's break, feel free to try some of these ideas out. They are quite simple and I can asure you that you wouldn't need my help to come up with them at all, but if you are in a desperate need of something to do right now, I think the ideas listed bellow can help you in some way.
So let's start, shall we?
1. Movie night
Movie night is just a more grown up name for sleep over, in my opion. I love doing this, specially with my friends on a friday night. You can make some popcorn and other delicious food to eat while watching a great movie. It is just a very good way to reunite your best friends to catch up and plan activities for the winter and summer break.
2. Explore your city
I absolutely love doing this. Sometimes you think that there's nothing to do in your city and that you just want to visit other places. That is fun too, but maybe you are overlooking the great things that your city has, maybe there's some museums to visit, or maybe there's a concert happening or other cultural events. So, I extremely advise you to look up on the internet and inform yourself of what is happening in your city that you can be a part of.
3. DIY
A vey simple idea, but sometimes we can forget that it exists. If you have some old clothes or something that you had enough of, you can try diy it. It can make it look different and as if it was good as new. I love doing diys on my old denim pants, I just cut them and transform them in to cute shorts for the summer. You can add lace and cool things to make them more your style too. Another thing I like to do is collages, I love searching for images in my magazines and making an inspirational board.
4. Find new and different restaurants
I have a friends that loves discovering new places to eat. You might think that there is non in my city, but than she surprises you with a super cool and different restaurant to go to. Do a research on the internet and find new places to go to, maybe some mexican food or vegan food, I can asure that it will be lots of fun trying out new foods, specially when accompanied with friends.
5. Participate in a book marathon
There are a lot of marathons happening on youtube, you just have to find the one that fits you the best and just jump right in to it. A readathon is one of the best ways to read alot during breaks, you can read all the books you have to and still have fun with the different challenges that happend during it.
6. Bake something different
I love doing a baking day with my mom, she teaches me different dishes and desserts. It is very fun and distracting to bake, I really recommend you doing this it can really help to calm down and become stress free. And trying new recipes is just so fun and challenging, and if it turns out good you can totaly take a picture and post on any social media you want.
7. Teach yourself a new language
This is probably one of the most challenging ideas, but I asure you it is lots of fun. I am currently in the process of teaching myself french and italian, I know that if I want to be fluent in the language I will have to look up a course, but for now I am happy to now just the basics. It can be a very good experience if you like learning languages and new skills.
8. Learn a new skill
This one kind of goes in hand with the one above, but the skill that you can learn doesn't need to be something as dificult as a language. It can be as simple as baking, drawing, painting, decorating, singing, dancing and writing. You just have to choose the one that you are interested in and go for it.
9. Go on a trip
This is probably the most common idea ever, but I decided to write it here just to remind you that the trip doesn't need to be a huge one. It can be as simple as going on a road trip to the nearst town or beach, or just a trip to visit family and relatives. I think road trips are the best, specially with friends.
10. Enroll on a course
There are a lot of short summer courses that you can try out (This idea comes hand in hand with n° 8). If you are interested in dancing, you can enroll in a ballet or jazz course for the break, and if you really enjoyed it, it can become your new hobby for the rest of the year.
11. Prepare for the new school year
This one can be kind of sad to think about, specially when the only thing you want to think about is your break and that you never want it to end. But everyone knows that it will end sooner or later and that you better be prepare for it. Buy new school supplies, clothes, organize your agenda and make sure you did every single thing you wanted to do in the summer.
12. Journal your break
This is a great idea to keep you memories organized and all in one place, because you can always go back to them and relive some. The way I like to journal is with my blog, but you can journal through pictures or just the old fashion way of journaling, with a actual jounal or diary.
13. Start a blog
Simple idea, but a really fun one. I started my blog in december ( on my summer break), because I was bored and just wanted to do something different, and I wouldn't have guessed that I would love doing so. It is a great way to share your experiences that you had on your winter/summer break, and maybe it can become something that you really love doing.
14. Explore Netflix
If you are bored of watching the same old thing over and over again, I recommend you to explore netflix and find new movies and tv series that you would not think you would like. Whatch the first episode or the first 15 min, it can become your new favorite movie or show. Personally I love looking for those independent movies, that are not well known at all and watching it.
15. Go on a picnic
Very simple, but it can be a lot fun if you are with the right pepople, in the right place and with the right food. It is an awesome idea to just get out of the house and explore the nature around you, and plus you can bring some delicious snacks to make it all more memorable. And with friends everything becomes 100 times better.
16. Renovate your room
Is always good to make a change, why not change your room a little? Decorate your walls, diy some furniture, change the beding, paint the wall or find a theme maybe. I recommend you looking up some ideas on pinterest to inspire you to change your room. I think renovating your bedroom is the best way to star fresh in the new school year.
17. Sell, Swap and Buy Clothes
Another way to star fresh in the new school year is to declutter your closet. Separate the things you don't need and don't use and you can sell them on the internet or donate it, you can even swap with some friends. And after all of the selling and swapping, you can buy some new clothes to start the new year and that fit more your current style.
18. Start your own business
You know the clothes that you want to sell to help declutter yout closet? So why not open your own vintage shop at home or on the inernet? That is a very nice way to make some money for your break adventures and a good experience for a future curriculum or job.
Or maybe if you like baking and you make delicious treats, you can sell them online or around your neighborhood. If you are good at something and you can make a business with it, try it! It can be a very nice way to enjoy your summer.
19. Spa Day
Maybe sometimes you just need time to relax by yourself and refresh your self. A spa day at home is the best idea, you can treat your hair and skin, and still watch some netflix. You can try a new homemade mask that you have seen on youtube and pinterest or just buy those already made mask at a near drugstore. Just enjoy your relax day.
20. Start Fresh
It can be by a new haircut, new clothes, a renovated room, a new job or a new skill. You name it. there are a lot of ways to start fresh, you just have to have the courage to try it. And the summer is the perfect time for that, because you have time to try new things. So, start fresh but always being true to yourself.
I hope you all enjoyed this post and that you are having a great summer. Enjoy every minute of your summer or winter break. Feel free to try some of these ideas out,
Ana
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