Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Hot Fun in the Summertime


School is out. The temperatures are going up. The kids are getting bored. Midsummer or the solstice is time to try some new things. From ancient times, we have marked the solstices with celebrations. The summer solstice is the longest day, and a perfect opportunity to spend time in the sun.



Go bird watching

Go berry picking

Leave out milk and honey for the fairies

Watch the sunrise on the solstice

Have a breakfast picnic on the solstice

Decorate house in red & orange

Make sun catchers

Make solar tea

 

 

Solar tea

 

Needed:

Mason jar

Sprigs of thyme

3-4 tea bags

Water

 

Put tea and thyme in mason jar. Cover with water, put lid on it

 

Put in direct sulight for at least 3 hours

 

Drink and enjoy

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