June is a great month to spend a day with a friend

I want to plan a Saturday "get away" where I can get out and explore with a friend. I don't have to drive far to find some fun things to do. And with the weather clearing up many of my ideas are outdoor activities. So grab a friend and get going!

• Visit one of the California Missions or Adobes and discuss California History
• Meet at a favorite outdoor decore store and then go to JoAnns or Beverlys sewing and craft store to buy supplies to make something for your patio
• See a "GIRL" movie your husband would never take you to and discuss it afterward over a burger
• Visit a bookstore to browse and talk books over coffee/tea
• Window shop at the mall and make a list of items you'd like to someday add to your wardrobe
• Have lunch at a cafe that has outdoor dining (It feels very French)
• Take your cameras on a special hike, take photos, combine them, and have a slideshow at home, complete with popcorn and those HUGE candy bars
• Go for a bike ride and pack your lunch in a small backpack
• Meet at a gallery opening and have a drink afterward
• Walk your dogs together on a hike in the mountains
• Get a make up or skincare "Make over" together and bring items that you do not use or colors that don't work, and trade them (tip: Mary Kay offers free makeovers and skin care tips)
• Go on a Home Tour, take pictures of what you like, discuss over dessert