We’re nearly halfway through August already? Where has the time gone? We spend all year looking forward to summer’s arrival, but it’s over in a flash. The days are getting shorter, and the school year is right around the corner.
But take heart — there’s still some golden daylight left! Make the most of the final hours with an end-of-summer bucket list! Look through our ideas below to get started.
Water fight
Break out the water guns and slip and slides! Enjoy the piping-hot temperatures while they last with a fun backyard water game day. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Park picnic
Pack a simple lunch, a waterproof blanket, a good book and some games for a relaxing day at the park. Weather permitting, you can even fly a kite!
Plein air art
Bring your artsy flair outdoors with a bit of plein air painting, a photography walk or a poetry hike. Don’t feel artistic? Try your hand at shadow drawing for a simple and relaxing outdoor summer activity.
Road trip
Take a short drive out of town to a location you love, like a lake, a mountain campground or a quirky tourist destination. Pack a bag of snacks, crank up the tunes and bring a Scentsy Travel Twist in a tropical scent like Go, Go, Mango for a memorable journey. For a fun summer activity during the trip, bring along these postcards and mail them to friends or family to stay connected during your journey.
Movie night
Invite some friends over to watch a back-to-school classic (find one on this list). Elevate your movie night by setting up a projector in your backyard or by building an epic pillow fort in front of the TV. Pick one of the best summer fragrances from the Scentsy Summer Collection while you’re at it, like Pink Pineapple & Sugar, Tropical Coconut Nectar or Key Lime & Grapefruit. And remember the popcorn!
Backyard barbecue
What’s better than good food with good friends? Plan a potluck cookout with your family and friends to celebrate the end of the season. Be sure to bring yard games!
Enjoy the fruits of summer
Whip up a fresh and fruity recipe that captures the delicious bounty summer has to offer. Make a classic smoothie, a berry tart or some homemade jam. Find more ideas on this blog post about sweet and fruity summer recipes.
At-home campout
The mountains might be far away, but you can easily set up camp in your own backyard or living room. Roll out the sleeping bags, make some microwave s’mores and tell scary stories by the glow of a flashlight. Bring campfire vibes inside with a woodsy fragrance like Bonfire Beach.
Summer’s not the only thing waving goodbye — the sun will be setting on our Spring/Summer 2024 Catalog, with the new Fall/Winter 2024 Catalog dawning in September! Explore last chance summer items on your Consultant’s website.
How are you counting down the end of summer? Let us know your favorite summer activities in the comments!
