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10 Things to do on Summer Nights

Hit with summer boredom yet?  Are you looking for good activities to do with friends, family, or alone? Consider the following:

Make a Slip-N-Slide

If you have one in your garage, it's not hard to set up. If you don't have one, they're super fun to make!  All you need is a tarp or air mattress, a hose, and plenty of dish soap.

Paint your Nails

Mani's and pedi's are always fun, whether you do them alone, with a friend, or with twenty friends! In honor of summer, you might even go out shopping for some new, adorable colors.

Make S'mores in your Back Yard

A fire bowl will make the best camp fire, but you can use the barbecue too.  Marshmallows can be found at your local Dollar Tree.

Make up Recipes for Lemonade, Ice Tea, and Smoothies

You can't go wrong with lemons, berries, and tropical fruits!

Write a Song!

Even if music isn't your career, that doesn't mean you can't have fun with it.  Make something up, and play it for your friends!

Go Shopping

Go out after the mid-day rush, when everything is quiet and cool.  Find discounts and coupons online.

Go Fishing

We're not all out-door people, but a relaxing evening by the lake here and there won't hurt anyone.

Read a Book

If you're out of stuff to read, the library will save your life.  They've got books, magazines, and movies in every genre, and it's free!

Watch a Movie

Relax on your sofa, eat popcorn, and enjoy your favorite chick-flick, soap opera, or horror movie.

Have a Slumber Party

Invite your friends over, eat pizza, get some karaoke going, and have a pillow fight!
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