7 Little Treats for Summer
Summer is here and the living is easy. Even if you don’t get nine weeks of vacation anymore, the sun still feels pretty good. Leave the stresses of bathing suit shopping behind and take some time to pamper yourself. Try a few of these easy summer treats and remember how much fun summer can be.
- Go play outside. There are so many things to do outside – walk, hike, play frisbee, play sports – so take the chance to get outside and enjoy a little exercise. Fresh air is good for you and a chance to get out into nature is a great way to boost your spirits. Just remember to be sun-smart, a burn doesn’t look good on anyone and as we all know, the long term effects can be dangerous. Grab your sunglasses and a hat and don’t forget the sunscreen.
- Paint your toenails. No matter what your toes look like, they will look prettier painted. Treat yourself to a trip to the drugstore and a spend a couple of dollars on a great shade or two. You can wear much brighter colours on your feet than you can on your hands so reach for something a little wilder. Pinks are all the rage this season. Add a toe ring for extra sparkle.
- Eat fresh. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available all throughout the summer, so take the opportunity to eat as much fresh produce as possible. Not only is it delicious, but it is often low in fat, and high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Many fruits and vegetables pack well for picnics and hikes so remember to tuck one into your bag.
- Buy one sundress. Find one that works for your body shape and you’ll be amazed how often you wear it. If you can’t find one that you like, look for a pattern and break out the sewing machine – sundresses are often very simple to make. Even if you only wear it in the backyard, the freedom of a little sundress is worth the effort.
- Lighten-up your make-up. The heat and humidity of summer makes paring down your make-up a practical choice, as well as feeling great. Try a little bronzer on your face in place of foundation, or try using an oil-free product to combat shine. Be daring and see how much of your make-up you can go without.
- Put some colour in your wardrobe. After the blacks and beiges of winter, summer is a great time to introduce some colour into your closet. Look for solid colour tops in bright colours or try a bold patterned skirt. Summer’s fabrics are light and easy going so be a little playful with your colour choices and see what happens.
- Choose to enjoy summer this year. How many summers have you spent hiding your feet, your arms or some other part of your body that you feel doesn’t measure up? Have you turned down an opportunity to go swimming or camping or sunbathing because of what you would have to wear? Bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Yours in the only one you’ve got, so take care of it and enjoy it proudly this summer. Confidence looks great on anyone.
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