find the fun in August

Here are some little ways to add fun to your days this August ☀️

• It’s Peach Month! Time to go pickin’, make that peach cobbler/pie have a peach themed dinner (think: peach guacamole, bacon wrapped peaches, peach salsa, etc.) 🍑

• 1st – Homemade Pie Day. Feels like a good time for Peach Pie 🥧

• 2nd – Coloring Book Day. Break out those new, sharp crayons with a kiddo in your life or pick up an adult coloring book  🖍

• 3rd – Watermelon Day. Have a watermelon party, take some cut up watermelon to a neighbor/friend, but before you do, be sure to read the 5,000 Year Secret History of Watermelon – it’s a juicy read 😉🍉

• 4th – Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Tell me there’s a better cookie! And you’re going to want “The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever” 🍪

• 5th – Traffic Light Day. Play Red Light, Green Light with your kiddos/kids in your life! 🚦

• 6th – Wiggle Your Toes Day. Feels like a good day for a pedicure to pamper those toes 🦶🏽

• 7th – Raspberries ‘n Cream Day. Try making a raspberry & cream parfait 😋

• 8th – Pickleball Day. To quote a new favorite show [Shrinking] “What’s Pickleball?” “America’s fastest growing sport. Don’t get left behind.” Here are all the deetz you need on the coolest/newest sport around 🏓

• 9th – Hand Holding Day. Talk about a darn cute day 👯‍♀️

• 10th – Lazy Day. Here’s to those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer ☀️

• 11th – Sons & Daughters Day. Celebrate the sons and/or daughters in your life today 💓

• 12th – Garage Sale Day. Is there anything better than the thrill of the hunt & the fun of the find?! Here’s how to find garage (or yard) sales near you 🔍

• 13th – Left Handers Day. Here are 9 weird advantages of being left handed 💁🏼‍♀️

• 14th – Creamsicle Day. Celebrate & treat yourself to the best Creamsicle recipe 🍊

• 15th – Relaxation Day. How to relax instantly according to science 😴

• 16th – Roller Coaster Day. Go to a theme park for that adrenaline rush, or bring it to your backyard with this mini coaster for kiddos 🎢

• 17th – Nonprofit Day. Find a local non-profit organization you care about to either make a monetary donation, supply donation – or donate your time by volunteering 💛

• 18th – Ice Cream Pie Day. A pie made of ICE CREAM, is there anything better? Here’s how to make one 🍦+ 🥧 = 😍

• 19th – Potato Day. Arguably the most loved and versatile foods on the planet – here are 85 recipe ideas that involve our beloved spuds 🥔

• 20th – Bacon Lover’s Day. Did someone say, BLT? 🥓

• 21st – Poet’s Day. Here are 27 Best Poetry Books of All Time 📖

• 22nd – Eat a Peach Day. You’ll want to make sure you know how to tell if a peach is perfectly ripe 🍑

• 23rd – Buttered Corn Day. Another summer wonder & staple – here’s how to make the best corn on the cob, every time 🌽

• 24th – Waffle Day. Feels like a good day to have waffles for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Elevate your waffle game with some secret ingredients to make them next level 🤌🏽

• 25th – Banana Split Day. Here’s how to make an old school favorite 🍌 

• 26th – Dog Day. Celebrate the pup/s in your life – or volunteer to walk a dog at your local animal shelter 🐶

• 27th – Rock Paper Scissors Day. Have a rock paper scissors tournament, winner gets a prize! ✂️

• 28th – Thoughtful Day. Here are 6 easy hacks to be more thoughtful person 💌 

• 29th – More Herbs Less Salt Day. Hold the salt, here’s the ultimate guide to cooking with fresh herbs 🌿

• 30th – Beach Day. Take a day trip to a nearby beach, make a beach in your backyard, or reminisce about your favorite trips to the beach 🏖

• 31st – Trail Mix Day. Celebrate this snack of champions – here are 20 trail mix recipes to use as inspo 😎