What do you like best about your days off?
For my husband and I it is filled with so many things that need to be done together. You see I have a debilitating chronic illness which limits how much I can get done in a day.
As an artisan it is hard to stop designing and making things even on your days off. That is because you love what you do.
But, we all need time off to let our brains do something different.
It's called R&R!
So, for us our weekends or any 2 days in a row with no secular work is like a mini vacation. We use this time wisely. We don't have a written schedule, but I am working on one. That is a whole post in itself.
Instead of just sleeping the 48 hours away or being a couch potato here are some fun and productive tips that are easy to do based on your limitations. If, I can do it, you can do it!
#1 Do Your Chores First
Put on your cutest handmade apron and get busy.
Let's be honest. We all dread doing our chores before fun. Am I right?! No matter how young or old we are our mind wants to do all the fun stuff first. Like eat our dessert first etc..
But, doing the chores first like cleaning your craft room, organize the garage or shed gives you a sense of accomplishment and takes all the pressure out of your mind.
#2 Meal Planning
Sit down together and plan out a month or week's worth of meals. If, you are tired of the same old thing try one of the new home food delivery services like Hello Fresh.
#3 Make Personalized Note Cards
You know all those photos you keep taking with your phone or digital camera? Turn them into personalized note cards of your adventures and use them instead of store bought cards.
#4 Visit Your State Parks
This topic is near and dear to my heart. I feel like a kid again. I don't like traveling out of the USA. I've done it and I like keeping my feet on the ground and I like to be able to speak to the people at the businesses I frequent.
We used to have annual passes to all the theme parks in Florida within 50 miles of us. I know Walt Disney World parks like the back of my hand. I am all moused out. lol
Busch Gardens, Tampa is also a very familiar stomping grounds. My Grandmother lived right across the street. We would walk to the corner and look both ways and then run across and use our cousins pass to get in. Back then you could get one person in for free. Cool right!
Personally, I just don't have a desire for them anymore. But, I never get tired of being in nature and taking in all of God's beautiful creation. It not only relaxes me but it reminds me of his power and love for humans.
To make it really fun we purchased the state park passport book for Florida State Parks. Check in your state to see what they have available to make your visits more enjoyable.
Most state parks also have cabin rentals and camping sites. So, far this year my husband and I have visited Silver Springs state park and the glass bottom boat tours. And, Blue Springs State park where the manatee's visit in the winter months.
So, I have 2 park stamps in my passport book. Giggle! I am a homeland traveler of state parks.
#5 Pay It Forward
This pay-it-forward idea has been around for a very long time. It can be any act of kindness that you choose to do for someone else. It can be for someone you know or for someone you barely know.
Think of a neighbor who is ill or a friend of a friend that lost their job etc...put together a little care package like the one I did with my handmade products in the photo above and gift it to them.
What makes it so cool is the fact that there is more happiness in giving love than in receiving love. Do you know why? Read more about it here.
Weekend survival for couples made easy. Life doesn't have to be hard it just has to be productive to be enjoyed.
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What state parks have you visited?
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