3 Major To-Do Items for an Exciting Summer

April 12, 2018 11:01 AM

Don’t let the sweltering heat bring you down! Summer is the perfect time to take a vacation and open yourself up to new things. Discover new hobbies to get into, and new places to visit. Check out these three ways to bring a little excitement in your life, and a handful of shows you can watch to get you inspired.

1. Design your space.

Design and redecorate! Try out a new color scheme, or buy that adorable succulent you’ve been eyeing since December. You can go as wild as renovating your space from scratch, or something as easy as rearranging your shelves and replacing your indoor plants. Get tips and tricks, or make up a wishlist with regular episodes of these home design shows:

  • Drill Team

    FYI
    Tuesdays, 8:00PM
  • Property Brothers: Buying and Selling S6

    HGTV
    Wednesdays, 10:00PM
  • Backyard Build

    DIVA
    Thursdays, 7:00PM
  • House Hunters S112

    HGTV
    April 16, Mondays & Fridays, 7:25PM
  • Rehab Addict S8

    HGTV
    April 20, Fridays, 10:00PM
  • Tiny Paradise S1

    HGTV
    April 23, Mondays, 8:00PM

Bonus: You shouldn’t stop at beautifying your living space. Don’t forget to doll yourself up, too, for an extra boost of confidence. Get beauty tips and more from masters of makeup and glamour:

Glam Masters S1

LIFETIME
April 23, Mondays, 8:30PM

2. Discover new tastes.

Try out a new recipe, or try out a new café. Heck, go out and explore mom and pop shops in Manila, or hop between street food stalls in Hongkong. Whether you’re an expert home cook out for new recipes, or a food enthusiast ready to get fed; sink your teeth into these shows perfect for summer foodies:

  • Junior Bake Off 4

    TFC
    Weekdays, 7:10PM
  • Casa Daza

    Metro Channel
    Mondays, 8:00PM
  • Ridiculous Cakes S1

    Food Network
    Mondays, 11:00PM
  • Top Chef Jr. S1

    LIFETIME
    Tues-Thurs, 8:00PM
  • Justine's Flavours of Fuji S1

    AFC
    Wednesdays, 10:00PM
  • Kids BBQ Championship S2

    Food Network
    Mondays, 9:00PM
  • Jason’s Food Memories S1

    AFC
    April 18, Wednesdays, 9:00PM
  • Love at First Bite

    FYI
    April 26, Thursdays, 8:00PM
  • Food: Fact or Fiction? S3

    Food Network
    April 26, Thursdays, 10:00PM
  • Bare Foot Contessa: Back to Basics S13

    Food Network
    April 29, Sundays, 9:00PM

3. Go on a trip.

Go big and go on an actual adventure! Take a break from the city and go somewhere new. If you’re feeling extra spontaneous, let your feet – or Waze – take you wherever, and discover hidden treasures to recommend to your close friends and family. Check out these shows and series, and get fresh ideas for your next vacation.

  • Expedition Unknown: Global Game Show SP

    Travel Channel
    Fridays, 10:20PM
  • G Diaries

    Metro Channel
    Saturdays, 3:00PM
  • Beached

    Metro Channel
    Saturdays, 9:00PM
  • Pia's Postcards

    Metro Channel
    Sundays, 8:30PM
  • Josh Gates: After Dark SP

    Travel Channel
    Fridays, 8:40PM
  • Top Secret Swimming Holes S1

    Travel Channel
    April 18, Wednesdays, 9:30PM
  • The Trip: 2018 SP (First & Exclusive)

    Travel Channel
    April 26, Thursdays, 10:20PM

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