Crystal Light Review 2: Favorite Ways to Unwind

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What are your favorite ways to unwind in the summertime?

When you move into a newly constructed part of the neighborhood, it's unlikely that you or any of your neighbors are going to have a decent yard. For the first year, your yard is a prime spot for mud-wrestling and dirt pies. That's about it. So, when you start out the summer like this, and you haven't even finished your patio yet, you come up with new ways to unwind in the summer heat.

Sangria night in the driveways! Did you know that if you google "sangria AND crystal light" you get about 7,104 search results that all sound equally delicious and refreshing? I'm going to start trying them one after another, after another, after another. . .

Here's one to start you off, from George Stella of Food Network.

There is nothing better than surrounding yourself with good friends and neighbors in a ring of lawn chairs. Kids entertain themselves when outside and adults can relax and catch-up.

My other favorite way to unwind when I'm lucky enough to be ocean side? Take one low beach chair, one good book, a cool breeze coming off the water, and the perfect location sea-side where the foamy waves lap at your toes. Ahh, imagine that. . .

Here, you don't have to. . .

Now, picture a cool water bottle stuck in the sand as your bottle-holder, a packet of Crystal Light's Raspberry Green Tea, and that's a little slice of heaven right there.

I also spend much of my summer completely consumed with a good book (or 12). I try to keep summer reading light and fun. Next on my list: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, followed by The Host. Who says English teachers have to read great works of art all the time?

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Posted by Black Belt Mama on June 10, 2010 in Food and Drink | 11 Comments

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11 Comments on Crystal Light Review 2: Favorite Ways to Unwind

Anne on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 11:14 am

My best summertime memory is going to Disney world with my family.

Thorne on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 3:17 pm

Swim in the shade (hot days here in the desert), nap between 2-4 sometime when even the evap can’t keep up with it and putter in the garden while the sun goes down.

Katherine on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 7:34 pm

You are just like me. The ocean soothes my soul. There is something about the sun on your face and your toes in the sand!

Sarah on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 8:57 pm

I like to take my dogs for long walks through our field. They explore while I take photographs, it is a great way to soak up nature and get a little bit of exercise!
When it is too hot to go outside I like to curl up with a book and escape into someone else’s life for a while. Of course I also do this when my life gets too hectic and I need to clear my head.

Keonte' on Thu, 17th Jun 2010 2:31 pm

Family, friends, food, and fun. It’s that simple. Cookout anyone?!

Mami2jcn on Mon, 21st Jun 2010 2:20 pm

I had a blast at Myrtle Beach with my friends when I was 20.

Kayce Crews on Mon, 21st Jun 2010 2:42 pm

I remember going to the Moose Lodge and swimming on the 4th of July. I remember Chicago’s “Saturday in the Park” playing on the radio and thinking it really fit.

jennifer horn on Wed, 30th Jun 2010 9:35 am

Love to get in the pool with the kids! Nothing like splashing around to make you feel better.

Renovation Girl on Wed, 30th Jun 2010 9:03 pm

Reading books for pleasure (a novelty for an English teacher) on my back porch, but better yet-reading to my son on our comfy outdoor couches on our back porch with yummy drinks and snacks. OH, and making homemade popsicles with Crystal light!!

eunice b on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 4:12 pm