Tips to make the most of your weekend: Plus, win a $75 Visa Card to Spend on Weekend Fun!

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Labor Day has passed, which means summer is unofficially over. But that doesn't mean the fun has to end.

Check out these tips to make the weekend feel like a vacation and enter to win a $75 Visa gift card to splurge on your weekend.

Plan Ahead

You're more likely to have an exciting weekend when you have something exciting to do. But it's hard to find an activity when it's last minute. From now on, plan in advance without doing extra work. When you hear about a festival that sounds fun, a concert you want to see, or a place a friend bragged about going to, don't just "try and remember it." Open up your calendar right then and schedule it in. Then when it's Thursday and you're wondering what you'll do over the weekend, you'll already have something planned. 

But Leave Some Time Free

Don't over-schedule. Now that you have fun activities on your calendar, it may be natural to spend the rest of your time doing errands and chores you need to do. Which leaves you feeling exhausted on Sunday night. Try to book one big activity each weekend and then leave some time open for spontaneity. Allow a few hours to read a book, catch up on your favorite show, go for a jog or cook a delicious meal. What makes you feel good? Do it. 

Do Chores During the Week

We know that it's hard to have the energy during the week to clean the bathroom or go grocery shopping. But if you do one chore each night, that's five less chores you'll have to do on the weekend. Try cleaning the bathroom after the kids go to bed, buying a birthday present on your lunch break, or writing out your grocery list on the commute home. That way, the weekend errands will be done faster and you'll have more time to enjoy.

Remember to Use Every Minute

Sometimes, we try to arrange time with friends, but when Saturday night doesn't work out, we give up. Remember that there are 48 hours in a weekend - 54 if you start counting on Friday evening. So meet friends for a Friday night out. Yes, you'll be tired from work, but seeing other people will energize you. And don't waste Sunday thinking about work the next day. Instead, arrange a Sunday dinner date.  Not only are friends more likely to be free on Friday and Sunday nights, it's also easier to get a babysitter if you need one. 

Put Down the Screens

Seeing other people's fun adventures on social media will make you feel like whatever you are doing isn't as awesome. Stop making comparisons. Instead, focus on the moment you are in. If you're on a bike ride with your kids, enjoy it. If you're having drinks with new friends, focus on them. If you're getting together with family, cherish the time you have making memories. Don't think about what others are doing right then. Plus, time goes by too quickly when you are staring at a screen. Don't waste those precious weekend hours!

Go on a Micro-cation

If all else fails, take a micro-cation. Micro-cations, or mini-vacations, are the latest trend in travel. Instead of taking one long vacation each year, micro-cations spread out your vacations into several long weekends so there are more times to look forward to. Think a good vacation can't be done in one weekend? Think again. If you sneak out at lunchtime on Friday, you can get to your destination by Friday evening, and you have almost two whole days of fun before returning on Sunday night. Or better yet, take Friday off, leave after work on Thursday, and you have almost three days, which can really feel like an escape. Our favorite way to micro-cation is to watch travel websites, where you can often find specials on flights or hotels, or even last-minute vacations. If you see something good, book it, and figure out the logistics later!

How are you making the most of your weekends? Tell us to win a $75 Visa gift card to spend on weekend fun!

#SheSpeaksWeekend Giveaway

*One lucky contestant will be chosen at random to receive a $75 Visa card. Giveaway is open through September 22, 2019 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Update: Thanks to all who entered! Congrats to our winner, SheSpeaks member nooneyouknow.

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by Junelove | WILLIAMSTON, SC
Nov 21, 2019

I try to have all my housework done by Thursday evening and all of my groceries purchased. I plan our weekends out to travel but I also leave free time in case we decide to stop along the way and enjoy the scenery where we are. We like the mountains and the ocean and are fortunate to live in between them.

by boymom06 | WAYLAND, MI
Oct 30, 2019

We always try to do something fun together as a family on Friday night to turn off our school and work brains and get into weekend mode!

by jreagan | GARRETTSVILLE, OH
Oct 11, 2019

I start with the not so fun stuff like chores and errands and move on to fun things after that.

by jjohnson | JACKSONVILLE, NC
Oct 03, 2019

By spending as much time with my three sons and husband as I can! Plus getting in some ultramarathon training!

by judyrogers334 | LITHONIA, GA
Sep 26, 2019

I try to make my weekend better by making sure I have clean my house all throughout did all of my laundry and everything no later than Wednesday night. I also make sure I get at least six to eight hours of sleep every night since I'm retired and I go to the pool at least two to three times a week just to get my reading in and relaxation by the weekend it's time to party

by Snowlark2 | Bethlehem, PA
Sep 22, 2019

I'm looking forward to the cooler weather to spend more time outdoors.

by angel4022 | Tehachapi, CA
Sep 22, 2019

Going first long outing in our newly restored Meyers Manx dune buggy next weekend, we have been waiting a long time since buying this dune buggy

by tsmith4 | CORTLAND, IL
Sep 22, 2019

Laundry, dishes and watch a Hallmark movie are usually the extent of my weekend.

by RobinAbrams67 | ashland, OH
Sep 22, 2019

Camping with my Children and grandkids

by 1bets1 | Toms River, NJ
Sep 21, 2019

I keep lists if upcoming festivals.

by Jeanamarie | Dixon, KY
Sep 21, 2019

My husband and I are both retired now so everyday is like a vacation to us.....love it!

by Jeanamarie | Dixon, KY
Sep 21, 2019

My husband and I are both retired now so everyday is like a vacation to us.....love it!

by KColeman072104 | Portland , TN
Sep 20, 2019

We have a ton of stuff to do this weekend. Saturday I will be in a Suicide Prevention Walk and then my nieces birthday party that night. Sunday I have 2 different birthday party for my nephew and another niece. That gift card would be amazing! Thank you.

by Jane83 | SALYERSVILLE, KY
Sep 20, 2019

Filling up pumpkin trash bags with the kids to decorate the yard.

by SLLYON | MORGANTON, NC
Sep 20, 2019

We look forward to spending time out doors and cooking on the grill

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