The DOs And DONT's Of Getting Through Summer

Even if you are stuck working, the summer can still be awesome. Here are the dos and don'ts of having a killer two months.

DO: Build The Sickest Outdoor Water Slide

Don't simply go to someone else's water park. Build your own.

DO NOT: Do This

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Lame.

DO: Make A Getaway For Here

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DO NOT: Let This Happen

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Tragedy.

DO: Go On A Tour Of Your City's Food Trucks

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DO NOT: Buy These

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Do: Be Patriotic

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DO NOT: Get Sunburn

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DO: Check Out One Of The Hundreds Of Awesome Summer Music Festivals

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Like Pitchfork Music Festival, which is happening at Chicago's Union Park on July 13-15.

DO NOT: Listen To Call Me Maybe

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DO: Take Photos Of Your Awesome Adventures

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DO: Grab A Cold One

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DO NOT: Eat This Burger

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Krispy Kreme burgers: Original on left (2 donuts, burger, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato & pickles), "Goober burger" on right (2 donuts, burger, PB&J)

DO: Take Your Game To The Next Level

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Summer time calls for summer sports, so why not take that weekend kickball game to the next level? Step it up a notch with Water Zorbing.

DO NOT: Get Feet Tan Lines

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Summer time calls for summer sports, so why not take that weekend kickball game to the next level? Step it up a notch with Water Zorbing.