By: Lei Anna Craig

Summer is around the corner, and we all know what that means, it’s time to break out the shades and don’t forget the sunscreen! The summertime is the perfect opportunity to try out new things and set yourself on a new and healthy lifestyle. With the sunrays shining down on us and keeping us motivated, how can we not feel inspired?

But if not, don’t worry, we have got you covered with some ideas on what to do this summer. Here are some tips for you to stay healthy, get active, and have fun!

Gardening Fun

 Nothing says “summer” better than being outside and connecting with Mother Nature! Gardening is a great way to start a healthy lifestyle as you can grow all your favorite fruits and vegetables. And you can do this right in the comfort of your own backyard, it is important that you do this in an area that is close to your home for easy access, and in a place that can gain a lot of sunlight.

Gardening is also a great way to improve your mental health, because of its ability to teach patience and acceptance while also giving you satisfaction when you get the results that you are looking for. Your physical health can be improved from this act too, because believe it or not, there is a lot of heavy lifting that comes from gardening. So, you will be getting your workout in!

Backyard Games 

Summertime means family fun, and oversized board games. So, break out the cornhole and the four-foot Jenga because it’s time for some friendly competition! But, to make it more interesting, we can make the loser of the games help clean up the backyard, pick out all the pesky weeds, mow the yard, or whatever the winner says! It’s a win-win situation, you are helping to improve the environment while also gaining bragging rights, who would want to pass that up?

Hiking, Biking and Walking, Oh My! 

There are so many trails around the Buffalo area that are open to the public and have amazing views that you simply must visit this summer. This is an easy way to stay active and healthy and is even better when you bring a friend! So, pick your favorite activity, grab your water bottle and have fun! We hope that you have a healthy and fun-filled summer and try some of our tips if you can. Maybe you will find your new favorite summer activity this year!