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Rx for MasterMinds
Summer is well under way and you know by now that this season is vacation season. And whether you are traveling out of town or you have those out-of-towners staying with you, it puts a bit of a kink in your chain. You like going places or you like seeing friends and relatives, but you sure do love your routine. Can the two mix well like a smooth martini or are you thinking more along the lines of oil and vinegar salad dressing? Well, no need to shake the bottle into a frenzy. Vacation is a break from routine, but several aspects of the routine can be carried along with you. Set aside a bit of time to do the regular things you enjoy – perhaps reading the paper or enjoying a cup of tea at the end of the day. And remember that just because you have visitors, doesn’t mean that you need to put your life on hold. Your friends and family are there to be a part of your life, so go ahead and include them. Shopping for groceries? Take them along. Tidying up? Throw them a broom. They’ll be happy to join in. And if they’re not, then what are they doing there anyway?!

Rx for Starry-Eyed Dreamers
Summer is here and the living is easy! You love vacations. You can get away from it all and just enjoy a taste of being footloose and fancy-free. But vacations can quickly turn sour without proper planning or follow-up. Make a list about a week before of everything you need to get done before you leave and begin crossing it off (here’s a hint – you will have enough dirty laundry when you get home so go ahead and get caught up now). This way, you won’t be running around scatter-brained looking for the map and your other flip-flop ten minutes after you were planning to leave. And when you get home, do so in time to leave a bit of a cushion before you have to jump back into the swing of things. Give yourself at least a day to get those pictures developed, unpack and find a place for all of those souveneirs, and (yes) catch up on the laundry. But do yourself a favor and don’t let anyone know that you’ve returned (technically, your brain hasn’t yet). Vacations are meant to re-charge your battery but without proper planning and follow-up you may find yourself feeling burned up instead.

Rx for Mother Hens
In the words of those immortal Go-Gos, “Vacation, all I ever wanted. Vacation, had to get away.” Yes, it’s that time of year and this is one area where you shine (and I’m not talking about tanning oil). You plan your vacations so well that you could probably work for a travel agency. Everything’s packed and ready (maybe even organized by day or event) and snacks are stowed away in the cooler for the trip. But don’t forget to enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Not everything has to be planned out. The best trips often occur when we choose to take an unexpected pathway. Fun lies everywhere if you just have the nerve to look for it. Talk to a stranger, sample some exotic delicacies, get sand in your shoes, go shopping with beach hair! And remember to really feel the vacation. Play with the kids and experience the moment instead of moving from one event to the next event. Put down the camera and gaze at your family. Take in all the beauty that so quickly passes by during your average week. Sometimes the best memories can’t be recorded on film, but only in the recesses of your mind.

Rx for Creative Spirits
The mercury’s rising and it’s time to hit the road. You love taking vacations with the family. If there’s fun to be had, you’re having it! Just keep in mind that not everything turns out according to our wishes. That romantic dive you found with your hubby closed down or it decides to rain on the day that you planned to go to the beach. Remember not to get discouraged. If anyone knows how to make lemonade out of lemons, it’s you. Be adventurous and try out a new restaurant (romance has a lot more to do with people than atmosphere), and who says you can’t go to the beach when it’s raining? You can play in the rain and have the shore all to yourselves to run, turn cartwheels, and play Frisbee. A vacation is a state of mind, not a location. And be good to yourself and do some follow-up after you return home. Start putting those pictures in the scrapbook now, while the memories are fresh. Don’t forget to do some journaling alongside the pictures so that everyone in the family will remember that day that you tried to catch a wet Frisbee in the rain and it slipped out of your hands and busted your bottom lip. These are the things you will laugh about later!