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May 27, 2021 · On her popular, award-winning podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, she discusses happiness and good habits with her sister Elizabeth Craft. After a year at home, you're probably ready for some fun in the sun. Bestselling author & happiness expert Gretchen Rubin shares how to have the best summer.
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Jul 14, 2017 · 1. Hit a cool rooftop bar. You can’t go wrong with booze and views. And this summer, a handful of open-sky newcomers are taking al fresco sips to a whole new level (literally). On your hitlist: Noyane, Conrad Chicago’s new rooftop hang offering sushi, sake, and commanding views of the Magnificent Mile from 21 storeys up.
- Be A Tourist in Your Own Town
- Channel Your Inner Child
- Rediscover Your Yard
- Make A Splash
- Learn Something New
- Dedicate Yourself to Laziness
When you live somewhere long enough, it stops being an interesting destination and becomes the surrounding area where you buy groceries and get your car serviced. This summer, treat your hometown like a new-to-you destination. (1) Tour your city’s local landmarks.Is your city known for its fountains? Parks? Boardwalks? Well-preserved early-American...
Your interests have probably evolved since you were a youngster, but that doesn’t mean what you did as a kid isn’t still a blast. So invoke your inner 11-year-old, borrow the kids’ baseball gloves and (8) play catch with your sweetheart.For an extra challenge, refuse to talk about any logistics or responsibilities (groceries, bills, house repair, y...
What do you do most often in your backyard? Pick up dog poop? Traverse it to take out the garbage? Enough! One night after work, (26) have a family picnic in your backyard,followed by a game of Frisbee. You’ll feel like you’ve been on a mini-vacation on a work night. Take a Friday night and (27)camp in your backyard. Pitch a tent, build a fire, roa...
Water and summer are like vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce — good on their own but better together. The most obvious way to get off dry land is to (36)swim. Choose whatever body of water feels most inviting — lakes, rivers, pools. Make a day of it and spend your time out of the water lounging nearby and listening to the waves. (37) Learn a new...
Treat the summer like a lost semester — but not the daunting and dull I-have-to-take-this-class-to-graduate kind. Make it a semester filled with learning all the things you’ve wanted to try but have never gotten around to. The human brain is hard-wired for learning, so even if you hated school, you may be surprised to discover how much you love lea...
Last but not least, be sure to carve out some quality time to (49) do absolutely nothing. And if that nothing can be done while (50) hanging in a hammock,so much the better. Special thanks to all the ELreaders who contributed ideas to this story through Facebook and Twitter: Dan Buettner, Jennifer Brentano, Justin Cascio, Dionna Dalzell, Desiree Fe...
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- The Perfect Gourmet S’mores Party. S’mores are more fun when you’re a grownup. Reinvent the campfire favorite with our gourmet flavor combinations (nutty banana anyone?).
- Soak in the Midnight Sun. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen the sun at midnight. Bask in the glorious late-night rays in Fairbanks, where they fete the solstice with the Midnight Sun Festival.
- Road Trip in an Airstream. Get your road trip on in the coolest camper on the market. The iconic Airstream RV isn’t widely available for rent, but we’ve found two outfitters in California and Arizona happy to send you on your way in style.
- Build Your Outdoor Movie Theatre. Not making it to the Cannes Film Festival this year? No worries. True film lovers can easily construct a backyard cinema.
Jun 7, 2023 · 1/89. Grilled Chicken Breasts With Tadka-ish Sauce. A tadka -ish sauce provides supreme moisture insurance for these juicy, never-dry grilled chicken breasts, an easy summer recipe to keep on...
May 11, 2023 · France Cevallos. Summer is the perfect time to showcase your cooking skills for friends and family. With fresh fruits and vegetables — and maybe even a grill — at your disposal, it's a season filled with delicious opportunities. We've rounded up the best dishes that you won't get tired of making or digging into.
Aug 3, 2017 · We’ve compiled 23 extra tips to inspire your best summer ever. 1. Take your boss fishing: Fun? Maybe, maybe not. Smart? Oh yes. 2. Hit a saltwater blitz: It just might be the most thrilling...
