Making the Most of Summer

When you think of your childhood summers, what comes to your mind?

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Maybe it's long days spent outside in the sun by the pool with friends or memories of chasing the ice cream truck down the street. Perhaps you think of afternoons on the lake or watching a firework show on the 4th of July.

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Now, when was the last time you embraced the simple joys of summer fun?

Life has drastically changed since we were kids. Smartphones and social media exist,  we have *actual* responsibilities now that don't consist of feeding digital pets, and errands to run. It feels like there's no time to be spontaneous or carefree. Our life is a series of to-do lists and living for the weekends. And, while we may not have bedtimes anymore, we may actually miss getting excited about the simple thrills summer used to seem to have.

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How can we make the most of this summer? How can we chase the high of being a kid on summer break while balancing our adult responsibilities?

Making the most of summer does not have to mean having elaborate plans for each day. Our fondest memories are of the littlest things, so all we need to do is remember where to find these simple joys.

The simple joys make our summers memorable because the best memories are made right in our own backyards.