{"id":520,"date":"2009-06-16T14:43:22","date_gmt":"2009-06-16T14:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/freshliving\/2009\/06\/your-plans-for-summer-fun.html"},"modified":"2009-06-16T14:43:22","modified_gmt":"2009-06-16T14:43:22","slug":"your-plans-for-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/freshliving\/2009\/06\/your-plans-for-summer-fun.html","title":{"rendered":"Your Plans for Summer Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"summerfun.jpg\"<\/a><\/span>After days–days!–of rain, the sun is finally shining, and it once again feels like summer is just about here.  And in summer, a woman’s heart turns to thoughts of fun.  Vacation fun, outdoor fun, lazy fun.  All of the above.  Yes, please.<\/p>\n

Are you all set in your summer fun plans?  Or do you need a little inspiration?  <\/p>\n

If the latter, check out Valerie’s terrific list of 50 ways to have fun,<\/a> or click here<\/a> to join the discussion in our community, where readers have shared their summer fun plans–from volunteering at an organic farm to taking a first trip to the ocean to other inspiring ideas.<\/p>\n

Let us know – when you think of summer fun, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?  Wind in your face as you bike or kayak or jog?  A frosty drink cooling your hand as you lounge on the shore?  A campfire and s’mores?  Long, leisurely evening walks with friends?  Outdoor yoga classes?<\/p>\n

Looking forward to your playful answers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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