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A SUMMER ESCAPE

Easily Create The Perfect Summer Escape

The thought of summer always brings out thoughts of fun in the sun, relaxation and dreaming of far away destinations. If you are like me, the daydream of sitting under a palm tree while sitting on a white sand beach and sipping a cool drink is real, but reality always seems to bring me back home.

Okay, while jetting off to some exotic location can sound appealing, the packing, unpacking, the hustle and bustle of the airport, and navigating transportation isn’t so appealing. Am I right?

There is something to be said for the comfort of our home and the peace and relaxation we can find there. And with a little planning we can turn our home into the perfect summer escape!

For most people the appeal of a vacation away includes things like relaxation, adventure and spending time with loved ones. On top of that, it is all of the memories that you can create. While you always spend time with your loved ones, do you really spend time with them? Do you really take time to disengage and focus on being present and enjoying the company of your family and loved ones?

The first step when planning a staycation at home is to disengage from social media and electronics.

No matter if you are spending time on the beach, in a forest or in a floral garden, I'm sure you agree that your senses are being tingled by the aromas that are all around.

With the power of aromatherpy, you can create the same relaxating, calming and envigorating sensory expirence at home with a diffuser and a few drops of essential oils.

Ylang Ylang is known for its sweet, floral fragrance and can help promote a sense of calm and improve the mood.

Here are a few diffuser blends you can try.

It's Movie Night

It doesn't matter if you are planning a day with the family or a romatic evening with that special someone, a movie night is always a great option!

Family Movie Night

Romantic Date Night

Rather than just making it a movie night, why not make it a day of fun!

Start with some fun lawn games like ring toss, frisbee, or maybe a scavenger hunt. Once everyone's appetite has been worked up, enjoy a picnic lunch with sliced fruit and veggies and mini sandwhiches. For dessert, a Greek yogurt parfait.

After enjoying the day with the family and creating memories, it's time for the main event! Create the perfect seating area with blankets and pillows, put on the movie and dim the lights!

If you are looking to make this a romantic date night with that special someone in your life, plan a romantic candlelight dinner. This is a great opportunity to focus on them and have some great coversation.

After dinner, why not do a little dancing by the same candlelight and a little soft music? It doesn't get more romantic than that.

When it's time to start the movie, create the perfect seating area with blankets and pillows, put on the movie and dim the lights!