Have car serviced (as needed); check tires and children’s car seats before going on a road trip
Go kayaking, canoeing, or for a swim
Make jam (plum, peach, raspberry, tomato, onion)
Entertain
Build a sandwich board (page 58)
Prepare a travel activity kit for kids
Cook
Grill corn (page 59)
Harvest vegetables or visit a farmstand
Cook
Pack vacation-rental provisions (page 59)
Spend the day—or the week—at the beach
Pickle vegetables (okra, green beans, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini) and watermelon rind
Pick herbs for making cocktails
Host a backyard movie night
Home
Display travel keepsakes (page 60)
Take the kids to an adventure park for zip-lining and more
Go lobstering or freshwater fishing
Get ready for school: Buy school supplies and organize study area
Use a surplus of zucchini: Bake bread, or shave into “noodles” for a pasta substitute
Plant broccoli, cabbage, and other crucifers
Wellness
Stay hydrated (page 60)
Register kids for fall sports teams and after-school programs
Sharpen and oil garden tools
Take a morning swim or hike
Play tennis (or ping pong)
Prune flowering plants (to prolong blooms)
Cool down with an affogato float: Pour espresso over ice cream and top with seltzer
Launder
Freshen beach towels (page 61)
Press cuttings from the garden (it’s a great activity for even young children)
Confirm post-summer dermatologist appointment
Visit a local state fair, or plan a road trip around one
Update social media profiles
Order bulbs for fall planting