The holidays are over, the mess is immeasurable, and the
laundry is overflowing; it’s time to take a staycation. If you’ve never heard of this term you are
missing out on one of the greatest trends of saving money, time, and your sanity. Remember that your staycation doesn’t include
errands, trips to the grocery store, or any other distractions from
relaxing. Make a list of activities for
each day of your staycation this will help you to actually take a vacation
instead of just oversleeping on errand days. Here are some suggestions for your very own
special staycation.
**click the pictures for site links**
1. Café a la
Home. Instead of drinking your regular
cup of joe try out some new coffee recipes.
Check out this link for more coffee recipes:
What
are we trying?
Peppermint Chocolate Coffee- My favorite flavors during the
winter have always been a cool peppermint and a rich chocolate so, why haven’t
I put them in my coffee before?
Hot
Apple Coffee- Being a Michigan gal I can’t resist those apples especially when
they’re in cider form. But, an apple
coffee? Tickle me intrigued.
Easy
Mocha Iced Coffee- If you’re like me then you are completely guilty of running
multiple times to the drive thru for a cool coffee fix. Maybe if I can make my own then I will stop
the crazy drive thru runs forever! (…or until I run out of ingredients…)
2. If you decide that a staycation means and indoor events
then you’re going to need some styling p.j.’s to lounge around. Make sure they are comfy and altogether
fabulous.
What
are our favorite lounge outfits?
Christian
Dior Housecoat- Who says you can’t wear a high end housecoat and NOT be
fabulous? Satiny soft quilted jacket
with great pockets for holding your snacks makes this the ultimate loungewear.
60’s
Pajama Sweater- Update your favorite jim jams to your new lounge wear for the
day in this cute vintage pajama sweater.
You’ll be cozy and adorable all day long.
60’s
Cheongsam Robe- Channel your inner starlet with this silky cheongsam robe. You can throw it over your pajamas or just
wear it over your awesome sweat pants and high school tee.
3. Spoil yourself for a day with a spa day. Either give yourself one at home or go to
your local salon. Whether you stay in or
go out you won’t regret this activity.
What
are our favorite home spa treatments?
Pedicure- Just
because it’s the winter doesn’t mean I have to let my little tootsies go. This site gave me some inspiration and it
includes stuff that I already have in my kitchen! Yay!
Facials- Being on a tight budget makes going to the spa
difficult, but, the internet offers a plethora of possibility. Personally, I think that when it comes to
spas the more natural the better and this site offers some natural solutions
for common problems.
Bubble
Bath- True as an adult a bubble bath is more about relaxing than about fun…but,
I’m still a kid at heart so I love the idea of bubble bath toy. I’m going to have to try this mini bubble
blower out next time I get time for a bubble bath.
4. Take a journey back to your childhood with an old school
fort! Make sure to decorate your fort
and spend lots of time hiding inside.
What
are our favorite fort decorations?
Christmas
Lights- Don’t put those strings of lights away just yet! String them along the inside of your fort for
a fun lit affect that makes you feel like you’re under the stars outside.
Star/Snowflake
Cut Outs- Tape those star/snowflake cut outs to pieces of string and tie them
to the top of your fort for some added pizzaz!
Pillows-
Stuff your fort with all the pillows in your house for a comfy nap. Or use them as your weapon in case someone
tries to invade your fort.
5. Take a day to explore your local library for some good
reads. Check out some new bestsellers or
read your favorite classics. You can
even read up on new magazines without a subscription!
What are we reading?
Life of Pi by Yan
Martel- “After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing
on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a
sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangutan—and a
450-pound royal bengal tiger.” Amazon.com
Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling-“When Barry Fairbrother dies
unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock.
Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an
ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at
war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their
husbands, teachers at war with their pupils…. Pagford is not what it first
seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the town’s council soon becomes the
catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an
election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations?” Amazon.com
Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen-“Americans have lost touch
with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James
Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history
texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history
interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind
patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these
books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past.”
Amazon.com
6. Take a day to tour your local museums. Park your car for the day and take a walking
tour of the whole museum. Bring your
camera for some fun photo opportunities!
What
are our favorite museums?
Art
Museums- Whether you are into modern art, late renaissance, or photography your
local art museums is a great way to acquaint yourself with new pieces.
Aquariums-
Take a tropical retreat to a local aquarium and make faces at the fishes. Watch some of their education presentations
and then play around in their kids’ area.
You’re never too old for coloring!
Natural
History Museum- Meet some new ancestors at the museum and make sure to take a
family photo with them.
7. Check out your local theater to see what show is being
performed. This is a great thing to do
either by yourself or with a friend. Go
and see a show you’ve never seen before or see an old favorite. Make sure to get all dressed up and fabulous.
What
are our favorite theater outfits?
Sequined
70’s Evening Dress- If I want to shimmy and shake my way up onto the stage and
sing with them I will. Otherwise, I like
to look simply fabulous while watching a show.
Who says the audience can’t be sequined?
60’s Mini Dress- I like being comfy while I’m watching a
show. With a bit of minimalist jewelry
and great shoes a mini dress does the trick.
50’s
Mink Stole- I imagine myself going to the theater back in the day with a little
fur stole. This accessory turns any of
my favorite evening outfits into something timeless and chic. Plus, I get to be warm when they turn the air
conditioning on to Antarctica.
8. Splurge
an evening out at that new fancy restaurant.
Or find a restaurant that serves food you’ve never tried before. Ask around for tips on where you should go.
What
is our favorite off beat dishes?
Japanese Hibachi- This fun styled type of restaurant means
you get a dinner and a show. A chef
comes out and prepares all your food in front of you. It’s fun and delicious, definitely a 5 star
experience.
Middle
Eastern- If you have a sweet spot for spices then you’ll love a restaurant that
serves Middle Eastern food. Ask your
waiter/ess what’s good on the menu or ask for a better description of what you
thought you might get any way. This way
you’ll be prepared for your culinary delight.
Spanish-
Do not confuse this kind of restaurant with Mexican. A restaurant featuring Spanish fare will take
your taste buds on a rich journey of both sweet and spicy.
9. Get ready for spring by making some fun crafts on your
stay-cation. Pick something simple and
fun that you can add to your décor to commemorate your relaxing time off.
What are our favorite spring crafts?
Door
Wreaths- Cute and a practical decoration for spring that you can customize and
make any way you want. Check out this
link for inspiration and instructions.
Infinity
Scarf- Fun and a cute way to update your wardrobe for the coming season. Use up that cute material you have laying
around, or go out and find something new.
Check out the link for some instructions.
Pillows-
If you are a sewing savvy gal then updating your home décor for the spring may
be something fun and relatively quick.
When I saw this felt petal pillow I know what I’m going to be doing on
my staycation.
What are our favorite movie marathons?
Musicals- I love watching old musicals and singing along
with all the songs. My favorites include:
Kiss Me, Kate; Oklahoma; and West Side Story.
Bollywood-
The colors, the fast talking, the random dancing makes Bollywood one of my
favorite movie marathons. I can get up
and dance around to the movie or sit and get completely engrossed in the
complex plots and reading the captions at lightning speed. Some of my favorites include: Devdas, Hum dil de chuke Sanaam, and Dilwale
Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Action
Movies- This adrenaline pumping marathon makes me feel like I’ve run a
marathon. Watching as the hero races
against time to save the day is the best feeling in the world! My favorites include: Enemy of the State, Ocean’s Eleven,
and Mission Impossible.
Whatever you decide to do for your staycation we bet it will
be a wonderful time. If you’ve taken one
before and have done something different leave a suggestion for the other
staycationers.
No comments:
Post a Comment