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Here are some activities I look forward to every summer that anyone can enjoy whether you live in New York City or across the U.S. We'll bring you 5 of the 25 every day this week, leading up to the final countdown of the absolute best things to do this summer on Friday. At the end of the week, print out the complete list and start checking off your favorites!

25 Fun Things to Do This Summer, #5 to #1

5. Sit outside with a stack of your favorite magazines. Every Sunday afternoon, I spend hours ripping out beautiful or inspiring articles about fashion or whatever catches my eye.

4. Change your camera setting to black & white. Losing the color can also eliminate distractions, like the subjects’ clothes or the day’s weather, and keep focus on the particular moment captured. Also, don’t stop clicking. Photos of your family blinking, talking, crying, sneezing, turning around or walking away often make some of the most amusing and nostalgic memories.

3. Learn how to use the iPad!

2. Jazz up your summer look with a colorful Pucci scarf, stylish Repetto flats, a pair of flattering Ray-Ban sunglasses, or any of these great vintage fashion finds on eBay.

1. Create a space that you want to live in. Your home is like no other. Why not fill it with reminders, at every turn, that this is so? Check out my book Living with What You Love for ways to add warmth and love to rooms by celebrating what you cherish most—be it family, pets, jewelry, books, or travel.

Check back tomorrow for the complete list of 25 Fun Things to Do!

Published on July 23, 2010

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