Late-Summer
Bedtime Rituals
100

Squeeze in that last grilled meal on the patio, otherwise known as this.

What is barbecue? While grilling and barbecuing are used interchangeably, barbecuing is grilling slowly at a low temperature.

100

Wash your face and do this.

What is brush your teeth? Brushing your teeth at night removes bacteria that accumulates during the day. It also removes plaque, which can lead to heart disease.

200

This is an outdoor sale at someone’s home

What is garage (or yard) sale? While you can pick up someone else’s discarded items, you can also find treasures for a song

200

Do this to lights well before bedtime

What is dim them? Bright lights suppress melatonin production needed for a restful sleep

300

Take a drive in one of these cars and let your hair fly in the wind.

What is convertible? Alternatively, you could wear a scarf and sunglasses for that glam touch

300

Drink this type of beverage before going to bed

What is warm milk (or any warm beverage that doesn’t contain caffeine)? Stay away from caffeine before bedtime.

400

If you feel your balance isn’t up to a bicycle ride, you could pedal one of these adult three-wheelers.

What is tricycle? They offer more stability than a bicycle

400

If you have a lot of things to get done tomorrow, write one of these.

What is (to-do) list? Once it’s on paper or in your device, you can let it go. Your mind won’t race thinking about everything you need to do.

500

Get your fill of wonderfully bad food at one of these end-of-summer, state or county functions.

What is fair? You can find a fried version of many types of food at the fair.

500

You don’t want to worry about what to wear in the morning, so do this.

What is lay out your clothes? If you have to be somewhere early in the morning, put out as much of your breakfast—dishes, coffee cup, etc.—as possible the night before.

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