The lazy, hazy, fun days of summer are upon us!  It is the great time of year to escape the daily grind and fill your calendar with fun, recreational, and social activities.  Summer is also the time of year when you can keep your life simple and relax.  As you know, after the 4th of July, summer goes by fast.  Now is the time to recharge your batteries before school, work, and the holidays overwhelm you.


Depending on where you live, there are many activities that you can only enjoy in the summer or on vacation.  Take advantage of summer's goodness.

1. Simplify your cooking prep and clean-up times by grilling as often as you can.

2. Sleep in or take naps.

3. Say "no" when your schedule is too full and you need "me-time". 

4. Save time by using quick-cook grains and canned beans.  Rinse the beans to remove the juice flavors and liquid.

5. Get outdoors as often as you can. Fresh air and nature bring great rejuvenation.

6. Adopt a carefree spirit and go with the flow. This will take the pressure off you and help you relax.

7.  Eat watermelon!


There are many more ways to chill out during the summer. It does not matter what you do.  It just matters that you do something to make yourself happy and healthy.  Life and summer are short.  Before it is over, I challenge you to take care of "you" this summer.

Nancy