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  • Chalk is cheap!

Drawing on the pavement with chalk is a fun activity that doesn’t requite a lot of money and is harmless to the environment. It also promotes the message that art is temporary and made for the people – it may get washed away by the the upcoming August showers but will leave a sunny mark in a walker-by’s memory. Feeling particularly adventurous? Write mysterious messages for strangers to read.

  • Discover a new magazine.

At the vet’s office I stumbled upon an issue of Nylon. I fell in love with its youthful attitude, pop culture coverage and endless pages of colorful fashions! I subscribed though Magazineline which offers 10 issues for 10 bucks (1 year’s subscription). Can’t wait!

  • Buy stuff on sale! (1, 2, 3)

Summer sales in late July and August are awesome because you get to buy things for up to 75% off and still get a few months of wear out of them in the year. And, if you are a Forward Shopper (look for tips on how you can become one next week), you will be able to use these things for years to come! Know of other places with summer sales? Spill the beans!

  • Work on your laptop while sitting outside on the roof.

Changing your surroundings can help you think outside the box. Plus, fresh air never hurt anyone (unless you’re in an air balloon gone berserk!). Ready to take a break from work? Scan through the breathtaking stories of history’s REAL fake princesses & impostors, poltergeist girls, psychics and eccentrics on MysteriousPeople.com.

And if it starts pouring?

Jumping in a puddle and giggling hysterically is optional. :D So… what are YOU doing in August?