Winter Getaway...at home!

Due to an unseasonably warm winter here in Manitoba which promptly ended last week I have been craving summer. I'm not one to enjoy winter, I can't say I hate it but it certainly isn't something I enjoy. Since I can't afford a winter getaway this year (even though it seems like everyone else is!) I am stowing my cash for a trip down south next year! However, if you are stranded in sub zero temperatures like me, I suggest taking a day and having a Warm weather getaway-at home!

Step 1- Perpare Mojito

So fresh and summery!

What you need (for one Mojito) 

1 oz. Light Rum

Ice cubes

Fresh Mint

1 oz. Fresh Lime or Lime Juice

3 teaspoons sugar

Soda Water

How to make it: 

Place Rum, Mint and Sugar in the bottom of the glass

Muddle the mint 

Add the Lime and Ice cubes

Pour the soda water over the whole thing

Enjoy!

Step 2-Play Some Cheesy Tunes

A couple summers ago I was flying to Europe with friend and we were each watching a different movie on the inflight entertainment system when suddenly both were interrupted by what must be the cheesiest song ever written. The lyrics were more or less along these lines: "the sunflowers love the sun, the look to the sun, what happy sunflowers..." and so on. It took a few minutes before we looked at each other saying "do you hear a weird song about sunflowers?" Anyway, I digress. The point is, no vacation is complete without some cheesy music! Note: I say these songs are cheesy but you know that means I love them!

1.) Me Voy-Julieta Venegas

2.) 24 Horas-David Bisbal

3.) Loca-Shakira

4.)Fuerte-Nelly Furtado 

5.)La Quiero a Morir-Shakira or Jarabe De Palo

Step 3- Laze About with Some Quality Reading Material

I'm currently reading To Hellholes and Back by Chuck Thompson. Yikes, the cover is a bit aggressive but a good real overall! 

If that fails, I suggest tabloids or trashy magazines, only acceptable during holidays!

Step 4-Order Up Some New Warm Weather Wear/Don your Most Summery Clothes and Don't Leave the House! 

Even if you can't wear your purchases for a few more months, you can imagine wearing your summer clothes, shoes.

Step 5-Get A Tan 

Obviously you have to come back from your vacation with a tan! I don't go tanning because I have fair skin and burn so I tend to use those gradual tanners. My favourite is Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer for Fair to Medium Skin.

Step 6: Finish the Day off Right

For me, a key part of any vacation is the food! I love cooking and eating and I am not adverse to cooking while on vacay. Cook up something delicious or order something in. Parisian Chic suggests serving up a luxury ice cream  in wine glasses. I love this idea and nothing says summer like delicious ice cream.

Step 7:Repeat if necessary!

Pictures from makeherup.com, myspringshoes.com skyrisefoods.comand supercocktails.com