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Focus Artesia Summer 2023 | Staycation Ideas Focus Artesia Summer 2023 | Staycation Ideas

While traveling is often a fan favorite during the summer months, big vacations are not always feasible nor economical.

Missing out on a summer vacation does not have to mean missing out on summer fun! There are a multitude of ways to create a change of pace right in your own backyard with little (or no) cost. Check out these creative ideas and enjoy a staycation right here in Southeast New Mexico!

1. Create a relaxing space.

Find a corner or closet to claim as your own. Add a cozy chair, a lamp, and a couple decorations and voila—a relaxing space!

2. Visit a water park.

Pack a lunch and spend the day at Artesia Aquatic Center or take a day trip to Carlsbad and visit Lake Carlsbad Beach Park.

3. Ice cream, anyone?

Grab a cup of ice cream from Kith + Kin. Nothing says summer like a scoop of frozen goodness!

4. Skip cooking.

Plan ahead and skip cooking for a week with freezer meals.

5. Discover a new restaurant.

Even in a small town, there are places you have yet to try. Be adventurous and discover something new!

6. Home swap.

Find another family who is staying locally and switch homes for the weekend.

7. Movie marathon.

Choose one day to stay in your pajamas and watch your favorite movies all day long. No laundry. No cleaning. Just enjoying.

8. Stay in a local hotel.

Not only will this support a local business, the change of scenery for a couple of nights may just be the recharge you need.

9. Picnic at the park.

Pack your favorite foods, invite a few friends, and enjoy the fresh summer air.

10. Get a massage.

Good for the body, good for the mind. Enjoy an hour of solitude and relaxation.

Article written by Allyson Joy and originally published in Focus on Artesia 2023 Summer edition.

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