The Simple Things: Ten Things To Do In June (Part Two)

“It is always the simple things that change our lives.”
-Donald Miller

I really hope you liked the first five "Things" featured on yesterday's post! It was really hard to narrow this months list down to ten things... I have so many ideas! I guess you'll just have to wait until July to read about the rest!


Here is the second part of the Ten Things to do in June:

6. De-clutter you closet

Closets can become our own personal black holes... full of all our old, badly fitting, out of style, mismatched things we just cannot bear to part with. Well, the time has come to de-clutter! Start by organizing everything by keep, storage, donate or garbage. Go through everything, and look at each piece critically... Be hard on yourself. Don't keep anything because you feel sorry for it! Finish by re-stocking your closet by category.

7. Protect your skin

Let's face it, every summer we can hardly wait to get outside to play and have fun. But before we do, it's important that we plan our daily sun protection. By practicing sun protection every day you can avoid sun related damage such as cancer, skin problems, poor eyesight and premature aging. Your sun protection plan should include wearing a hat, applying sunscreen to your face and body, wearing sunglasses, avoiding tanning and always seeking out shade if possible. This will promote healthier skin and a healthier you.

8. Go on a picnic

Think of nature as an extension of our living rooms. Why not throw a blanket in your car and keep it for impromptu picnics! A picnic is a great way to relax and reconnect with the people you love. Because picnics are outside they not only offer beautiful backdrops and fresh air, but also serves as the change that allows us to rejuvenate. You don't have to be super outdoorsy to enjoy a picnic either, try just stepping out your own back door.

9. Drink tea

If you find you are stressed out, cutting back on caffeine can help. If you're a coffee drinker, opt for the much healthier choices, herbal, green and black tea. Want to chill out? Drink them iced! Using fruit juice to sweeten the tea is a great alternative to sugar. Try this delicious Raspberry Rosehip Iced Tea pictured to the left!

10. Take the afternoon off

Wednesday June 2nd was National Leave-The-Office-Early Day, so why not do just that! Choose a day in June, clear your schedule and see where a free weekday afternoon will take you! The possibilities are endless, and it will leave you feeling refreshed and less stressed!


I really hope that these lists are fun to read and maybe motivate a few of you to simplify life just a little!

I'd love to hear your ideas for simple things that can make us feel better body, mind and soul! Leave a comment below or send me a message! Maybe I can feature you on Truly, Madly, Deeply!



Photo Credit:
Window & Picnic: marthastewart
Closet: evadesigns
Sunblock: buzzle
Tea & Bike: body+soul