Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet
and the winds long to play with your hair.
~ Kahlil Gibran
By now, you have probably realized that I am a bit obsessed with going barefoot. It’s true. As a child, my mama called me the Barefoot Contessa — she could barely keep me in shoes.
So, in honor of the end of a frantic week and the coming of Frolic Friday, let’s kick off our shoes and relax.
Why not…
- Grab the kids and catch fireflies or make a pitcher of strawberry lemonade and sit out on the stoop or on a blanket in the backyard and tell stories;
- Turn on the sprinkler (early in the day!) or head to the nearest splash park. The kids can splash around while you enjoy a shady spot and a catch-up on that book you’ve been meaning to finish; or
- Set-up old school games like Twister, croquet, or badminton in the yard or nearby park and have a ball!
As always, it doesn’t matter what you do — just kick off your shoes and have some fun. You’ve earned it. The birds will be singing, the squirrels darting to and fro — you’ll laugh and forget it all for a bit, which in my humble opinion, is a very worthy pursuit.
Now, if you will excuse me, I have to go get these shoes off.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: specialkrb
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NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru http://bit.ly/1sGEd2. Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition #playoutdoors
On my mind now: Barefoot at a beach, lake or favorite swimming hole. Kicking, twirling, splashing in the water. Squishing wet sand or mud between one’s toes on the shore. Good stuff. :0) @klsnature
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I’m thinking…tossing a blanket on the lawn at dusk and watching the sunset. May stay there long enough to count the stars, too! @VickiEhlers
RT @balmeras Who’s with me?! http://bit.ly/1sGEd2. Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition for family-friendly fun. Let’s #playoutdoors!
NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru http://bit.ly/1sGEd2. Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition #playoutdoors
RT @balmeras The Grass Stain Guru http://bit.ly/1sGEd2 . Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition #playoutdoors (I'm walking barefoot everyday)
RT @balmeras: Who’s with me?! http://bit.ly/1sGEd2. Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition for family-friendly fun. Let’s #playoutdoors!
RT @littlehumbugs: RT @balmeras: Who’s with me?! http://bit.ly/1sGEd2. Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition for family-friendly fun.
Thanks to the always delightful @RayBeckerman @littlehumbugs @OCplayparks for the #playoutdoors RT! See ya outside! http://bit.ly/1sGEd2.
RT @balmeras Who’s with me?! http://bit.ly/1sGEd2. Frolic Friday: Barefoot Edition for family-friendly fun. Let’s #playoutdoors!
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It’s the weekend–spend some time barefoot! -I know I will
http://bit.ly/q4THj [from @balmeras ]
It’s the weekend–spend some time barefoot! -I know I will
http://bit.ly/q4THj [from @balmeras ]
RT @gosner: It’s the weekend–spend some time barefoot! -I know I will
http://bit.ly/q4THj [from @balmeras ]
RT @AlexKaris: Photo: Grateful for this walk! #fb http://tumblr.com/xsw2skdw4 < love this, goes w/ my: http://bit.ly/1sGEd2 #playoutdoors
By @balmeras Looking for fun family ideas to do outdoors this weekend? I’ve got a few: http://bit.ly/1sGEd2 #-parent
It’s the weekend–spend some time barefoot! -I know I will
http://bit.ly/q4THj [from @balmeras ]
RT @gosner: It’s the weekend–spend some time barefoot! -I know I will
http://bit.ly/q4THj [from @balmeras ]