8 Ways to Enjoy a Homestyle Summer at Home

Planning a Homestyle Summer

Undoubtedly, the Summer of 2020 is a different kind of summer for everyone worldwide. Since we are all dealing with the reality of COVID 19 and social distancing most traveling vacation plans are being placed on hold. And we are looking for ways to spend the summer at home. But not to worry, we are resilient and we can enjoy a homestyle summer at home.

The best part of enjoying a homestyle summer at home is ENJOYING! That’s right, it’s setting the intention that we are going to look at our home with a different perspective. We are thinking of ways to spend our fun summer at home. So let’s begin! First, we are going to ask ourselves questions such as, “If I am from a different location and I am vacationing here what might I be doing?” Believe me, you will surprise yourself!

Ways to Spend Summer at Home

1. Start Walking Again

Just take a walk for walking sake! Let go of any agenda. Don’t make it a to-do, an exercise program, just let go and enjoy moving your body and being apart of the world around you. But, if you need a little more inspiration for getting out and taking a walk, I have a recent post called 10 Reason to Fall in Love Walking.

2. Savor the Flavors of Summer

Key Lime Pound Cake

Recipe from Southern Living

Dreaming of the Florida Keys? You can take your taste buds on a tropical vacation when you indulge in this Key Lime pound cake. I recently found this recipe in Southern Living and knew I had to give it a try! And, it did not disappoint!

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If you love Key Lime give this recipe a try!

Ingredients – Cake

• 4 tablespoons fresh Key Lime juice
• 1 tsp Lime, zest
• 6 Eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 3 cups Flour
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1/2 cup Shortening
• 3 cups Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup ( 2sticks) Butter
• 1 cup Milk

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°.

1.Cream the butter and shortening together. Gradually add sugar, until light and fluffy. Next add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until well blended.Step 2

2. Blend together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Next, stir in vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch (12-cup) tube pan.

3. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.

Key Lime Glaze

Ingredients – Gaze

• 1 cup of Powered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh Key Lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

 Whisk together powdered sugar, fresh Key lime juice, and vanilla until smooth. Use immediately.

4. Prepare Key Lime Glaze. Immediately brush over top and sides of cake. Cool completely (about 1 hour).

5. Sit back and ENJOY!

If you are looking for more southern styled recipes have a look at this post for a delicious banana pudding!

3. Have a Picnic on the Patio

It is so lovely to eat outside. The ambiance is so relaxing and different from the everyday routine and another fun summer activity. As for social distancing, a small get together on the patio is perfect!

4. Bike Around the Neighborhood

So often when on vacation, we are provided with bikes for touring the grounds and just plain exercise. I find that it is delightful to hop on my bike and just take a leisurely tour of the neighborhood.

5. Read For Fun

Again, when looking for ways to spend our summer at home, think of what those things that we enjoy doing on vacation. I love to read on the plane or in the car when traveling. And who doesn’t love a good beach read? So go for it pick a few good books and read for fun!

6. Nurture Nature

Now, it is nice to get out in nature, to see the sights and smells of the great outdoors. But, you can also cultivate some beautiful greenery or gardens right at home for summer. No room to plant in your backyard? Try a few pots with your favorite flowers or plants. You may find yourself enjoying the process of slowing down as you nurture, weed, water, and watch them grow.

7. Take a Nap

Napping is good for you and it is summer. So relax and indulge in an old fashion summertime mid-day nap. Remember, you don’t have to be in a vacation location to partake in a few vacation activities!

8. Start Making Plans For The Future

Now is a great time to start thinking of the future, our next vacation. What would like you to do and where we would like to go once traveling returns to normal? Maybe we still have reservations at a particular spot waiting for us come fall or next spring. Now is a perfect time to review and fine-tune those plans.

More Summertime Ideas!

I hope you enjoyed these ideas on ways to spend the summer at home. Now, I would like to share more summertime insights from my friends.“Check out what they have to say about Summer!”

Heidi Suydam:  Simply Your Society

 D’Arcy:  Dear Darcy

Kim: For A Good Life After 50

Sherri: A Woman Thing

Gwen: Gwen Lives Well

Melanie: Mel’s 2nd Act

Michele: Hot Flash and Sass

Lenysha: Fifty Fab And Traveling

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