Woo-hoo for the weekend! Two full days to decompress, spend time with the people you love and have fun. But when the weekend world is your oyster, how do you choose what to do with your precious time off?
Never fear: The nose knows! We’ll help you narrow down fun weekend ideas based on your favorite fragrance.
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First, which of these fragrance families do you love the most: fruity, citrus, floral, fresh, woods, spice or bakery?
Once you’ve decided, jump down to the fragrance family. Pick your favorite fragrance from the list to find your weekend plans!
Watermelon Tangerine: Visit a farmer’s market and explore the abundant summer harvest. Make the most of the fruits and veggies produced during these warm months with recipes from Scentsy.
Sippin’ Poolside: Take a trip to a beach near you — whether it’s by the sea, next to a lake, or even in your own backyard (inflatable pool, anyone?). Pack a picnic and soak up the sunshine.
Go, Go, Mango: Spend some quality time in the garden by tending the flower beds, mowing the grass or relaxing in a lounge chair. If you don’t have a garden (or a particularly green thumb), visit a garden center and find a new houseplant or a pretty lawn ornament for your yard.
Blue Grotto: Research marathons, fun runs or charity walks near you, and prepare to take part! The exercise will benefit your physical health, and achieving goals is good for your mental health.
Coco Lime: Blend up a green smoothie — bonus points if you sip it on your patio! Create your own recipe or use this one from Love & Lemons. Try pre-making these smoothies for quick breakfasts down the road (future you will be grateful!).
Squeeze the Day: Do an at-home workout! Search YouTube for exercise routines or make up your own. Go for a jog or walk your dog in the park.
Evening Sky: Pop some popcorn and watch a documentary about a topic you’ve always wanted to learn more about. Find one on a streaming service or go old-school and borrow a DVD from your local library.
Wild Cherry & Sakura: Visit a museum, a public art installation or a historical or cultural site. If there’s nothing nearby, explore online collections (such as from the Smithsonian or the Museum of Modern Art), or plan a trip to an interesting location.
Luna: Start an art or craft project — especially in a medium you haven’t tried before. Do a little research, watch tutorial videos, then jump in. Get ideas from the Scentsy blog.
Clothesline: Do a big load of laundry — clothes, sheets, towels, everything. Your home will feel refreshed and smell amazing, and you’ll have the perfect excuse to binge your favorite show while folding clean linens.
Palm Trees & Ocean Breeze: Go for a bike ride. If the afternoon will be a scorcher (hello, July) then aim for a breezy morning ride. Or, try exploring your town with a rented electric scooter.
Just Breathe: Start your day with some peaceful meditation, yoga or journaling. With a tranquil early morning start, the weekend will seem even longer!
Bonfire Beach: Go camping (or backyard glamping) and build a campfire. Roast s’mores, tell stories and stargaze. And remember these campfire safety rules.
Mystery Man: Plan a date night with someone special. Make it fancy with reservations at an elegant restaurant or keep it simple with a homemade dinner. Add a tablecloth and flowers for a special touch.
White Amber & Teak: Start a quick home improvement project, such as touching up paint, changing a light fixture or restyling your entryway. Get even more ideas here.
Cinnamon Vanilla: Research how to make the best coffee or tea at home. Learn the secrets of a French press, try latte art, or make your own chai tea. Google and social media are great portals to the delightful worlds of coffee and tea.
Welcome Home: Invite family over for an elaborate brunch. Try a breakfast casserole, a delicious frittata, bread pudding, pastries and more!
Blueberry Cheesecake: Do a little meal prep to get ahead of schedule. Start by scrolling through these meal prep ideas from Delish for inspiration. After your hard work, reward yourself with something tasty!
Cake Me to Paradise: Volunteer at a local charity or event. Look for opportunities in your town or discover volunteer projects you can do from home. Get started on a site like JustServe.org.
Vanilla Bean Buttercream: Find a new-to-you bakery or sweet shop. On a hot summer day, cool off inside an ice cream parlor or a smoothie shop.
