Enjoy Summer in Western MA & Northern CT While It Lasts

August 5, 2024

Something about August makes it easy to write off the end of summer and charge headlong toward autumn. Maybe your kids are heading back to school, and your focus has shifted to classroom supplies and new clothes. Or perhaps you’re just a fall person eagerly anticipating cooler weather, colorful leaves, and all things pumpkin spice. Whatever the reason, we encourage you to stretch summer out as long as possible, filling the days with fun activities and attractions. Check out some of our top tips for summer fun in Western MA and Northern CT.

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Create Your Own Backyard Fun

There are plenty of seasonal things to do in your backyard and neighborhood:

Get your family outside for a good, old-fashioned picnic (points if you invite your neighbors)!
Take a walk with your camera and look for photo opportunities. You might even discover a frame-worthy shot to hang on your wall or give as a gift.
Curl up in your favorite lounge chair with a good book and a glass of tea.
If your flowers look droopy and you can’t get your mind off fall, plant some autumn varieties, such as garden mums, asters, strawflowers, and hydrangeas.

Are the kids bored? Their fun possibilities are limitless!

Create an obstacle course, send them on a scavenger or bug hunt, or give them some sidewalk chalk and a beanbag for a game of hopscotch.
Take a family bike ride around the neighborhood or find a shady fishing hole.
For the ultimate backyard experience, set up a tent camping (although we can’t guarantee the adventure will last all night)!
Of course, if you have a pool, we recommend using it as much as possible before the first cold snap.

Want to Venture Farther Afield?

Our region is filled with exciting things to do this time of year:

Get your heart racing outside with whitewater rafting, guided kayaking, or a zipline canopy tour.
Visit a zoo (or two) or a butterfly conservatory.
Soak up some science or local history at any of the numerous area museums. There are museums for all ages to explore.
Get out of town and enjoy a historic inn, or treat yourself to a unique resort stay.

Now that you have enough activities to keep you and your family busy until autumn, we’d be remiss not to remind you that August is also the perfect time to schedule a winter tune-up for the upcoming heating season. You’ll have peace of mind knowing your oil furnace or boiler will be ready to provide you and your family with a comfortable home when cold weather comes. An annual tune-up will also increase your fuel economy and energy efficiency, plus you’ll have less of a chance of having an equipment breakdown in the middle of winter!

Contact PayLessForOil.com For Affordable Heating Oil

At PayLessForOil.com, we also recommend ordering your heating oil delivery now and beating the rush to fill your tank. Contact us for prompt, reliable heating oil delivery at competitive prices. We’re so confident you’ll be satisfied with our service that we’re the only heating oil dealer to offer you a $10 account credit if we don’t meet our delivery guarantee! Call us today before the cold weather arrives to schedule your annual equipment tune-up and place an order for fuel delivery. And remember to ask us about Bioheat® fuel and our exclusive triple blend fuel, designed to lower your sulfur content, reduce your carbon footprint, and extend your equipment life!