70 Super Fun Things Too Do This Summer!

Summer is here and school is out! Lots of crazy storms have definitely made it a slightly tragic beginning (Moore, OK & some surrounding areas), but with God, we will come through the unexpected tragedies. With summer here, the sun beaming, and the pools crowded...are you getting bored? If you're on a low budget, stuck at home, need something to do with friends, WHATEVER, I've got you covered. Here's a list of 70 things to do this summer:

1. Start a garden. In your own yard, or for an elderly neighbor!
2. Rent some good movies & have a movie night with the family. Don't forget popcorn!
3. Have a lemonade stand. Even better profit at a yard sale (see #7)
4. Start a babysitting service.
5. Start a dog-walking service.
6. Get a pen pal. Maybe with someone in another country?
7. Have a yard sale! Earn money and clean out space.
8. Read a good book.
9. Volunteer somewhere -- animal shelter, local library, etc.
10. Create a water park at your house using random things. We use a horse trough as a pool!
11. Write a story. Use your imagination!
12. Travel outside of your state, or even outside of the country!
13. Go on a missions trip.
14. Tell someone about God.
15. Spend some quality time with your siblings.
16. Play a board game with your family.
17. Have a spa day and treat your female friends to relaxing homemade facials & mani-pedis!
18. Paint your room new colors.
19. Learn a new language. Or just some phrases. Surprise your family and friends!
20. Create a secret code with your best friend.
21. Go to the park.
22. Watch a local baseball game.
23. Participate in a summer reading program.
24. Have a photo shoot! Dress up, dress silly, make memories.
25. Try a new recipe.
26. Play a prank on someone. Just make sure no one gets hurt!
27. Try a new hairdo.
28. Get a Pinterest account. Follow me! Courtney Erin
29. Make a time capsule and don't open it for 10 years.
30. Get a pet.
31. Go shopping with your mom.
32. Go on a date with your dad.
33. Do yoga. 
34. Get your hair cut in a brand new style!
35. Make friendship bracelets.
36. Give your sisters/friends makeovers.
37. Spend time with your grandparents.
38. Go to work with a family member.
39. Ride your bike when its not too incredibly hot. Take the scenic route.
40. Go for a walk.
41. Make breakfast for your family.
42. Bake cookies for a local Little League sports team.
43. Learn to sew.
44. Sketch a picture of something at your house. Your horse, favorite tree, a pretty flower..
45. Fast from electronic devices for a week. (No Internet, TV, iPods, phones, etc.)
46. Donate clothes to Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
47. Paint a mural.
48. Have a dessert eating contest.
49. Run in a race.
50. Read, comment, and share Made Too Love! 
51. Take an interest in scrap-booking.
52. Write a poem about something that you love.
53. Read a book & then watch the movie!
54. Go fishing with your brother.
55. Go mudding.
56. Start a journal about what you've been doing and how you feel.
57. Play an instrument.
58. Go to the beach for the afternoon. Or, if you're like me, go to the nearest lake!
59. Make your own original fruit smoothie.
60. Go on a hike, or even a camping trip!
61. Host a party. Make sure you have parental permission and supervision.
62. Build a tree house!
63. Attend a first-aid class at your local hospital or community center.
64. Tie-Dye a t-shirt or a pair of shorts!
65. Sports? Volleyball is my fave.
66. Sit outside and star gaze.
67. Have a cookout! Roast hot-dogs and make s'mores.
68. Give your mom a break -- do the dishes, wash & fold laundry, and clean up around the house.
69. Write a song. Then, add music!
70. Host a sleepover. Don't forget about pillow fights and ice cream!

I certainly hope that this list helps you find something to do, or even just sparks an idea. Whatever it is you choose to do, be sure that you honor God in doing it. We are supposed to honor Him in every little thing we do. Why? Because He is the one that enables us to do anything we do!

What do you do when you get bored? Any summer plans? How are you honoring God while doing it?