As the season changes it’s hard to hold on to that summer state of mind. Especially now, when challenges are piling up faster than leaves on a New England lawn.

But staying social, healthy, and connected is more important than ever. Read on for quick tips on how to stretch your own endless summer, even if it is just a sunny state of mind.

Just because we can’t mingle doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate. I attended a virtual birthday party/wine tasting where the birthday girl provided a list of affordable wines and appetizers so her guests could toast together at a Zoom meeting. Over 40 people logged on from time zones all over the world and nobody had to worry about driving home tipsy! For more fun, cue up dance music and party like it’s 1999!

Neighborhood walks, nature trails, and local parks await you. It’ll change so fast, you’ll never see the same view twice. Experience everything anew because it is.

When it’s warm and sunny outside, we’re more likely to get up earlier and be more active overall. However, the return of cooler weather often means long hours indoors, usually sitting in front of a glowing screen. So, if you must stare at a computer monitor for long periods of time, consider installing a pomodoro app to remind you to mix it up. Or add a standing desktop to your workstation. I use the one pictured and it really makes a difference in my workday.

Clean your surfboard and prop it up in a corner of your living room. Vintage boards especially make dreamy wall art. For some surfy decorating inspiration, visit Houzz.

Nothing says “summertime siesta” like una hamaca. If it’s too cold outside, why not hang a hammock inside your house? Impossible, you say? Here’s a quick hammock how-to.

And the sales! All that over-priced summerwear is ready to move in September. Visit our friends at Swim Outlet and Seea for a massive collection of swim- and surfwear at the season’s best prices. Imagine getting a new swimsuit in October? More SST!

And last, but not least, follow Las Olas Surf on Instagram and we’ll help stretch summer even further. When you need it most, join us for a mid-winter surf safari because it’s always summer at Las Olas.

See you in the waves,

Bev