Unplug and Celebrate Summer 2015

Sunshine and summertime! June 21^st officially marks Summer Solstice 2015. Say goodbye to thick furry jackets and cold damp days and say hello to polka dot bikinis and warm summer nights. On June 21^st, unplug from technology and try to enjoy the wonderful sights, sounds and flavors our world has to offer. Refuse to be fixed in front of a television set or entranced by your cell phone; instead, celebrate Summer Solstice the right way. By following this PlugOut To-Do list, we hope you not only find peace in a tech-free day but also discover priceless moments and incredible opportunities that may have otherwise been overshadowed by Facebook likes and Twitter posts.

1.       Watch the Sky

R  Lie down on a blanket and stare up into the sky; what shapes do you see in the clouds and what do you believe is beyond the blue?

2.       Sit Outside and Read a Book

R  Lose yourself in a world beyond our own while still enjoying the nature of our earthly home.

3.       Consolidate your Energies

R  Summer Solstice is a wonderful time to realign your energies and find inspiration. Make time to refresh your home (maybe with some new decorations or a totally different layout.) Try readjusting your nutrition intake and find an exercise that works best for you! Lastly, shopping local can really make a difference in your diet so why not try it out.

4.       Assess Life Fulfillment and Goals

R  What are your dreams and goals in life? What are you doing to work towards achieving them? Have you accomplished your New Year’s Resolution yet? Reassessing your dreams and goals is a great way to remind you of the necessary steps that need to be taken to ultimately better yourself and your life.

5.       Renew Your Wardrobe

R  Ahhh, there’s nothing like a fresh new outfit to get the endorphins flowing. Take some time to clean out your closet; not only will you feel good about donating all your barely worn clothes, but that means space for new ones too!

6.       Plan for Travel

R  Summer is the best time for adventure so why not set aside some leave to explore a place you’ve never been before. Whether it’s a camping trip or an amusement park, unplug from technology and reconnect the family with a fun summer get away!

7.       Bonfires

R  Gather a group of friends, turn on that country radio station and start collecting wood cause a bonfire with friends is exactly what you need to celebrate Summer Solstice. The smell of roasting marshmallows and taste of melting chocolate will sure have you forgetting all about Candy Crush.

8.       International Yoga Day

R  Summer Solstice is a time to celebrate life; to celebrate the mind, the body and most importantly the soul. Interestingly enough, June 21^st is also International Yoga Day! There is no better way to celebrate the sun and yourself then committing to an hour of rejuvenating yoga moves.

Here at PlugOut, we have high hopes that summer 2015 will be one to remember! Not remembered through Instagram photos or Snapchat stories but through shared experiences and inside jokes. We want to create memories that don’t need a WiFi connection or run on battery; we want to create memories that will last a lifetime and never be overshadowed by Facebook likes or Twitter posts.

- Ari Neuenkirk