June is HERE and I couldn’t be happier. With Memorial Day Weekend in the background and the unofficial start of the warm-weather season in full swing, I’ve moved into a summer state of mind. That means snacking above all summer saladenjoy long days with friends and family, and send my jeans Leave behind the closet, do not excavate until falling. June brings you a much-needed escape from the busier seasons, and I’ve slowed down and prepared to enjoy the goodness of summer. Need ideas for what to do in June? Don’t worry, I’ve been planning this month all year.
While summer vacation may have once been a permanent part of our youth, the reality of adulthood is that our work-focused weeks continue. But that doesn’t mean we still can’t absorb it all good summer. I found it to be a hilarious season, one where I really wanted to hang out all day while also taking time to reflect. The natural beauty of the season has a way of getting me started and calling me to take a few hours to be with myself. After all, growing up is a process of impressing ourselves, inside and out.
If you’re feeling the same way, get ready for all the inspiring things to do in June. We’ve packed this month’s bucket list with ideas for what to watch, read, episode. focus and do. Scroll down to discover our top 10 fun ideas for things to do in June — and if that’s the full summer bucket list you’re looking for, bookmark this page, also. Hello summer!
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10 things to do in June for inspiration and energy, all month
Start perfecting your strawberry shortcake
It’s gluten free and vegan strawberry biscuits. If you’re not stumped by a steamy summer day and crave something sweet, there’s nothing more summer-appropriate than a classic strawberry cookie.
Tired of gluten-free treats that are more like hockey than cake, recipe creator Michelle Nash has high hopes for her grain-free spin — and nothing has been perfect as a result. Get ready for a cupcake that’s fluffy on the inside while keeping the crispy, golden brown top. In other words, baking in the summer is absolutely brilliant. Get the recipe here.
Read all books by Emily Henry
Is there a more perfect author to dive into this summer? While I’m well aware of the reality (again: trials and tribulations) of today’s dating culture, the rom-com still manages to hold my heart. Emily Henry’s voice brings a distinctly modern twist to stories and narratives that we can’t help but memorize over and over again. If you haven’t read it yet, Beach Read is a great place to start. Keep everything in chronological order, keep track The people we meet on vacationand finally, her latest, Book lovers. You can get hundreds of pages of engaging, easy-to-understand readings, but trust me, you’ll crave more.
Ditch the Blowdryer
I’m secretly grateful for my lazy inclination when it comes to beauty means saving time and keeping my hair healthy. Wash my strands twice a week? No problem. Leaving my hair wet when I work from home? Happy to do so. Don’t get me wrong, look amazing (and I have a Dyson Airwrap on my wish list). But with a few stylist approved tips and tricksyou can finish air-dried locks easily.
Get tennis
As a lifelong tennis player, it has been my eternal mission to get as many people into the sport as possible. With little equipment needed (a racket, shoes, and a tube of balls are enough) and public courts in most towns and cities, it’s just the most accessible and fun form of exercise. Gather your friends and get ready for a summer filled with whole lotta healthy competitions. Oh, and if you’re in need of cute tennis strings, Outdoor voice and Girlfriend group are popular lovers.
Clock Chat with friends
This June team list idea comes with a caveat — you have to let us know what you think. Following in the footsteps of Normal person successful television adaptation, Chat with friends visited Hulu to enthrall our (fictional) summer love life. Admittedly, this is my favorite of the Sally Rooney books, and the show feels a bit underwhelming. But in a world where TikTok commentary and reputation rating is 3/4 fun, I dare not pass up the opportunity to form my own opinion.
Loss of heat? The characters are unmistakable and one-dimensional (but some of them are intentional…). However, the show is beautifully shot and choreographed, and Jemima Kirke doesn’t disappoint. For T. Swift’s beauty? That is for you to decide. (P.S. Service Program main blueprint.)
Reshape your relationship with social media
I don’t know about you, but the commonly shared advice about getting rid of your social media feeds didn’t work for me. After all, the platforms are designed to be addictive. However, the mindset shift that has transformed the way I view and use social media couldn’t have been simpler.
So I often tap apps on autopilot, out of habit opening Instagram, TikTok and the like. Now, before I move on, I define my purpose. I’m looking for inspiration? Do I need a laugh? Do my friends post about something I want to celebrate? The more intent we have to weave into our social media habits, the more beauty and connection we can discover online.
Plan an easy and elegant summer menu
Seasonal cooking in the summer means all kinds of lively vegetables and flavored fruits. Light, yet bright, and colorful ingredients abound, and the result of all that’s fresh at the farmer’s market are meals worthy of the sun. Our favorite food enthusiasts and cookbook authors know this fact well, and we (always) take notes.
Get everything you need for a simple lunch in the backyard (complete with ) Rhubarb Meringue Cake), one relaxed, Italian-inspired dinnerand a vibes, collect sunset hosted by one of the couples with aesthetic tendencies we know.
One shoulder dance trend
Is it just me, or are tops and skirts everywhere this season? I’m totally here for the easy, cool trend that allows you to make a statement with no effort at all. Browse through our favorites and get ready to fill your wardrobe with this global sleek look.
DIY your own jewelry
As a DIY enthusiast, I always jump for joy every time I discover a new fashion trend that I can make myself. While jewelry making is nothing new, the hobby has practically exploded overnight during the pandemic. And sure, crafting indoors may seem like more of a winter activity, but you can feel free to do your creative projects outside. If you are looking for a good place to start, these beaded necklaces beyond gorgeous, I Obsessed with with these statement earringsAnd what could be more summary shell jewelry? Answer: nothing.
Have inspiration from Artist’s path
Are all your friends talking about life changing practice of the “morning page”? If so, chances are you’ve come across Artist’s path. Although Julia Cameron published the first edition in 1992, the book’s popularity has remained strong for three decades. Billed as a “spiritual path to creativity”, Cameron offers an inclusive and meaningful interpretation of arts and crafts that resonates whether you consider yourself a creative person like how. She provides hands-on exercises and insightful instruction to help people build confidence in their creative skills and trust their innate talents. Start today.
This post was originally published on June 3, 2019 and has since been updated.
