How to Take Advantage of a Sunny Day

In Iowa, we're finally starting to come out of the cold, awful winter and into spring. The temperature has been in the sixties this week. All of us want to take advantage of that perfect warm and sunny day and here are a handful of the best ways to do it.

1.) Fly a kite

I know it sounds a little silly, but you'd be surprized how many people I saw at the park the other day flying kites. It's a great way to enjoy being outdoors and is a lot of fun. Not only that, but it's a great way to spend quality time with someone. I used to love flying kites with my sister and my dad when I was very young.

2.) Take a walk

It sounds typical, but one of the things I enjoy the most on a nice day is taking a walk. It's even better if you live near an ice-cream shop. Having a place to walk to (whether it's a grocery store or a restaurant) makes it even better. I used to love walking up to the gas station and buying a candy bar and a can of pop on a nice day. Walking is not only a great way to enjoy the day but it's a great way to get exercise.

3.) Sit outside

It sounds simple, but one of the best things you can do on a nice day is just sit outside. When I lived at my old house, I used to sit out on the patio and read a book. Sometimes I'd sit on our swing and work on my homework on my laptop. You can do a lot of things outside, even chores. You can fold laundry outside. I always enjoyed husking corn outside.

4.) Go to a strip mall

I love shopping. I love going to the mall. And there is nothing better than shopping outside when the weather is nice. I went up to Iowa City recently and walked around the shops there. Find a place like Iowa City and plan to spend a few hours there. You get to enjoy being outside and also get to visit some interesting shops. It's a lot of fun.

5.) Eat Outside

Whether you go out on a the patio of a restaurant to eat your dinner or go on a good old-fashioned picnic, eating outside is a great way to spend a nice day. Who wants to be cooped up in a crowded restaurant on a nice day? Who wants to eat inside when its beautiful outside?

I'm sure there are a hundred other ways to take advantage of a nice day, but these are some of my favorites. I hope you enjoy the nice weather!