I was lucky enough to have a bonus week off from work last week – the organization I work for closed the office for the July 4th week, giving us all a paid week off! I was feeling very fried leading into the July 4th holiday and so it was a perfect time for a little staycation!
For today’s Fit Five Friday, I’m sharing five ideas to enjoy your next summer staycation.
Five Ways to Enjoy a Summer Staycation
Play tourist in your hometown – Most cities are full of special attractions that locals often take for granted. Spend a day or two exploring some local attractions.
Create an outdoor oasis — Turn your deck or patio into an outdoor “room”, a space perfect for alfresco dining, reading, working out, or just soaking up some sunshine.
Spend time on a favorite hobby or start a new one — Take advantage of the free time to indulge in a favorite pastime or try your hand at something new.
Set up an at-home spa retreat — How can you argue with a spa day? Collect your favorite skincare treatments for both your face and body, try an at-home mani/pedi, and don’t forget to also focus on your internal wellness with time spent journaling, meditating, and practicing yoga.
Truly unplug — Just because you’re home doesn’t mean you have to stay hyper-connected. Give yourself a break from screentime on your phone – less social media, don’t check your email…you get the picture.
How do you spend time on a staycation?
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These are all wonderful ideas! And a staycation can actually be so much more relaxing than a vacation. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy it and that outdoor space you’ve created looks like it belongs in some island resort!
My staycation came at a good time – I really needed the break.
Oh and while I have an outdoor space I love, I have stock photography to thank for this particular outdoor oasis
I really love that you touched on meditating & journaling! I’ve journaled on & off my whole life, but right now it’s back on & it’s so helpful.
I’ve been leaning into meditation even more since I set up a “meditation chair”, aka lounge chair with a couple of pillows I can sit on outside by one of our fountains. It’s great!
All great tips, Michelle. That’s so great that your company gifted you that time off. Glad you got a holiday break!
Your meditation space sounds really nice! I’ve been journaling off and on too for a long time, and am just getting back into it again.
I love all these ideas, especially the unplugging one. That’s something I totally need to implement! Our town has a history walk, with a brochure you can get from the Chamber. It highlights a lot of the downtown historical buildings, and their significance, as well as a lot of trivia on our town’s founders.
I love those types of walks – I’m a bit of a history nerd
I am all for the at home spa idea! Playing tourist in your town is also fun. there are so many museums I need to get back to around here!
I know what you mean – it’s been a while since I’ve done any museum hopping. And, really can you ever go wrong with a home spa day?!
Great ideas.
Believe it or not, I’ve never had a stay-cation.
I do not have a lot of vacation days so the ones I get are used to go away…
But if I did, it would be reading or knitting or gardening….
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You always seem on the go so I’m kinda not surprised
I really lucked out that our company gave us the week off!
Well, now I want a stay-cation! These are all great ideas. I especially love the idea of being a tourist in your hometown. I know there are so many things in my area that I’ve never done.
I’m glad you got that week off- it must have been awesome.
Thanks Jenny! I hope you’re able to carve out some time to play tourist soon
I feel like the last few years have been a staycation. I love touristing in Chicago and definitely unplugging! (And trying local fancy spas or pools!)
LOL so true Erica!
these are fabulous ideas! especially the at home spa day! I could use one of those! and honestly, we spent so much on our back garden and still don’t sit out there… I think I need to change that STAT.
I think if I had a free week I would definitely do some practical things but if the weather was good I would likely take advantage of it for a really long bike ride! I absolutely love riding when it’s nice out – and stopping along the way for iced coffee or ice cream (or pie, hello!). It truly puts a huge smile on my face!
I love those ideas! And, yes I hope you get out there to enjoy your garden more.