Comments on: The 2020 Summer Fun List https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/ Writer, Author, Speaker Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:15:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Weekend Hits | Asish Raju Photography https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-148112 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:15:51 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-148112 […] HIDDEN POTENTIAL to keep them engaged for hours, until we read on Laura Vanderkam’s site that “Build Lego Yoda with my 10-year-old” was on her 2020 Summer Fun List. She’s the author of the book “168 Hours” […]

]]> By: Kathleen https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-135972 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:41:59 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-135972 In reply to Laura Vanderkam.

I’ve been facing this dilemma since the start of the pandemic. I used to use my early morning to work out five days mornings a week, but with the kids home, I needed to dip into it for writing time (my husband and I switch off during the days and that is when I prioritize paid work). My solution has been to work out three mornings a week and then use the other two, plus a weekend morning for writing. At least a little bit of everything is getting done, even if it’s all moving a little slower than I’d like. Good luck!

]]> By: Our 2020 Family Summer Adventure List - Littles On the Go https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-135122 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:06:33 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-135122 […] my list is inspired by the terrific Laura Vanderkam, who has published her summer fun list online for the last few years. I gobble up just about every single thing she […]

]]> By: Byrd https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-134554 Fri, 29 May 2020 15:52:45 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-134554 In reply to Byrd.

Oh! And I think hubs would add: fishing and canoeing at our almost-next-door lake as a family. We didn’t do this at all last year, and it’s another activity that our daughter is just now old enough for.

And I want to revisit my local used bookstore at least once now it’s back open with a cup of coffee from favorite coffee shop across the street. This is one of my favorite solo treats and considering I haven’t been anywhere since early March, nor alone at all except for running, that would feel totally luxurious and daring at this point.

Sorry for the double post, didn’t realize this got me on a roll. Thanks for the pick-me-up!

]]> By: Byrd https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-134553 Fri, 29 May 2020 15:48:45 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-134553 I came back to this blog after a long, covid-busy hiatus because I wanted to see the summer fun list 🙂 I was thinking about mine and having trouble coming up with anything. now I’m kind of realizing I had a pretty good list all along! We are doing a lake house with the inlaws; almost daily popsicles on the front porch swing, which we just hung up at our new house; just did our first “pool day” in the backyard wading pool; have a nice veggie garden going which I had originally deprioritized for this year before covid; neighborhood bike rides alternately with the trailer or the training wheels. Also I want to talk to the fam about a hiking goal, maybe make a list and try to hit all the county trails this summer, if they are up for it. No good coming up with that kind of goal myself. But hubs and I met hiking and it would be nice to get back to it now that the little legs are long enough to do 2-3 miles.

]]> By: Heather https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-133510 Mon, 25 May 2020 13:06:01 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-133510 Have you tried a Pimm’s Cup? I’m not much of a drinker, but this is my summer go-to. https://www.anyoneforpimms.com/recipes/the-original-pimm-s-no1

]]> By: Kami https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-133176 Sun, 24 May 2020 02:38:52 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-133176 I like Jamie’s suggestion of an Aperol Spritz, but I have an amendment to suggest. I live in a hot tropical climate year-round and have found, by trial and error, a good workaround to the classic cocktail. Skip the Prosecco altogether – it adds a modicum of sweetness (and extra expense) to the drink and if you skip it, you don’t end up with a flat bottle of bubbles when you only want a glass here and there. Where I live, local oranges are super sweet and a good squeeze can simulate the Prosecco effects, but even without the oranges, a 1/4 Aperol and 3/4 soda water drink served over ice is a fabulous barely-sweet summer beverage. (Bonus – it looks like Orange Crush and tastes amazing with Kinder milk chocolate!)

]]> By: Nancy https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-133051 Sat, 23 May 2020 16:27:31 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-133051 Always love your inspiring lists, Laura!
For a signature drink, my new go-to is a like a “spicy, skinny margarita”:
> Tequila
> Lime juice, big squeeze of lime
> Trader Joes jalapeno limeade
> soda water or seltzer
Light, refreshing, easy to drink, not too sugary. LMK what you think. Obviously requires a Trader Joes nearby.

]]> By: WEEKEND READING - Design Darling https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-132992 Sat, 23 May 2020 12:01:08 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-132992 […] Love the idea of a summer fun list. […]

]]> By: Chelsea https://lauravanderkam.com/2020/05/the-2020-summer-fun-list/#comment-132829 Fri, 22 May 2020 21:59:53 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17662#comment-132829 In reply to melanie.

+1 For Freddie the Pig! We just stumbled on Freddy the Detective in the library, and they are delightful!

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