With social distancing still in effect I know we are all equally bummed about the lack of travel adventures this summer. Since both Drew and I recently changed jobs we had been waiting for the summer to have enough vacation time built up to head somewhere fun. I’ve been craving a beach vacation but just because it’s not the cards right now, doesn’t mean that we can’t kick back and enjoy the summer anyways.
One of the best things about staycations is not having to worry about travel time. When we travel I always feel like I need an extra day to recover from jet lag or take care of laundry but with a staycation every day is a quality day not doing the 9-5 grind.
Backyard Stayation Tip 1: Enjoy a cold beverage
When its hot outside there is nothing better then a brisk drink. This summer I’ve been loving Cliffton Dry ciders. Light and fruit their wine style cider is perfect for enjoying on a hot day. With a low alcohol, low sugar, and low calorie you don’t end up feeling dehydrated after an afternoon in the sun.
Backyard Staycation Tip 2: Set up a paradise
It’s unusual for anyone in Colorado to have a traditional pool and not all communities have shared ones to enjoy. With the ongoing stay at home orders most HOAs who do have pools aren’t opening them this year. Luckily I was able to snag my Minnidip inflatable pool before ‘great pool shortage of 2020’ began.
Labor day weekend is the perfect time to kick back in your yard and enjoy some rays from your own personal pool. The ‘Stop and Smell the Rose’ pool is big enough for 2 adults and deep enough to be able to actually get under the water. I used a airbed pump to blow mine up and snagged a pool skimmer off amazon to keep it clean.
If you haven’t been able to find a pool this summer and still want to, take advantage of Target’s ‘notify me when we restock’ feature. I had set alerts on all the Minnidip designs and was able to get one within a couple of days!
Backyard Staycation Tip 3: Lounge in Style
I didn’t know how much I was going to love having a hammock until I added one to the yard last summer. Now it’s my favorite place to relax at the end of a long day. Perfect for reading a book or just listening to the crickets after dusk, a hammock made my staycation complete.
I wanted something that would comfortably fit on the patio but could be stored away during the winter so I picked up the Vivere Space Saving Hammock Stand. Complete with a carry bag it’s easy to put everything away for the winter and stable enough to hold a hammock with both Drew, two corgis, and myself.
For the actual hammock I needed something that would easily support us both, without getting discolored by the sun. The Cotton Rope Hammock from Yellow Leaf Hammocks was the perfect solution. Each Yellow Leaf Hammock is handwoven in Northern Thailand by artisans and even have a tag showing the name of the person who made your hammock.
Backyard Staycation Tip 4: Jazz up your outdoor decor
When the world is dreary bright colors is the perfect way to add some excitement into your life. I recently created a whole set of colorful DIY projects to add color and comfort to my patio using supplies from Fairfield World.
See the entire patio transformation and check out tutorials for DIY throw pillows and more on the full post!
Disclaimer: I received a sample of Cliffton Dry Cider to inspire this post. All photography and opinions are my own. Links to amazon are affiliate links and Rocky Mountain Bliss may receive financial support through your purchases at no additional cost to you.
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