Since Memorial Day Weekend officially kicks off summer, here’s a round-up of some of our best ideas for your own summer ramblings, even if those ramblings are just in your head.

For years this gang at the Seattle tubing party has been our role models of the perfect way to party and relax. Though we’d be happy to just float around.  (You can buy auto inner tubes here)

While you’re in the water, make some music (this teeny video is amazingly refreshing)…

Build structures and sculptures out of sand

…or tattoo the beach itself with ephemeral images like Jim Denevan

Balancing rocks is really relaxing

As is making some bubble art with a giant bubble rig (have one delivered)

or stage a balloon invasion

…or just DAYDREAM what you want to do...

Have a fab, out of control endless night outdoor dinner party

Maybe grill a paella, fish, vegetables or a slab of lamb on a rigged grill …

…and serve a fruit tart for dessert

…maybe emboss the crust with shells …

Why not sleep outdoors SOMEWHERE, even the roof or backyard can be magic

or at least rig a magic space…

Read some books…here are our favorites

Bottom line: spend a lot of time hanging out!!!!

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