Ideas for Your Waterful Wednesdays

Consume

  • Try infused water with fruits, herbs, or cucumbers.

  • Drink only water for the entire day.

  • Experiment with a new herbal tea.

  • Track your water intake and aim for optimal hydration.

  • Make your own electrolyte drink.

  • Learn about the benefits of mineral vs. filtered water.

  • Reduce coffee and replace it with herbal infusions or plain water.

  • Cook a meal using a water-intensive method (steaming, boiling).

  • Research how hydration impacts athletic performance.

  • Drink a glass of water before every meal.

Observe

  • Watch a sunrise or sunset by a body of water.

  • Take photos of reflections in puddles, lakes, or fountains.

  • Listen to the sound of rain or waves.

  • Notice how water moves in a fountain or creek.

  • Observe how water beads on different surfaces.

  • Learn about the different ways water shapes landscapes.

  • Pay attention to how water interacts with plant life.

  • Observe how animals interact with water in nature.

  • Watch how water behaves when frozen, melted, or boiled.

  • Reflect on how water has shaped the natural world around you.

Immerse

  • Go for a swim in a natural body of water.

  • Take a relaxing bath with Epsom salts.

  • Take a cold plunge or cold shower.

  • Dance in the rain.

  • Experience a natural waterfall up close.

  • Try a DIY facial steam with hot water and herbs.

  • Try snorkeling or diving.

  • Rinse your face with cold water in the morning.

  • Meditate while wading in a lake, river, or ocean.

  • Take a mindful shower, focusing on the sound and feel of water.

Play

  • Have a pool day with family or friends.

  • Set up a DIY slip-and-slide in your yard.

  • Have a boat day (canoe, sailboat, etc.).

  • Try a new watersport (surfing, wakeboarding, etc.).

  • Build sandcastles at the beach.

  • Organize a “biggest splash” contest.

  • Race toy boats in a pond or stream.

  • Go fishing and appreciate the water’s bounty.

  • Play “sink or float” experiments with kids.

  • Create a simple water maze using recycled materials.

Create

  • Paint with watercolors, capturing movement or reflections.

  • Compose a water-inspired song or melody.

  • Make a rainstick or DIY percussion instrument with water.

  • Create a time-lapse video of clouds or raindrops.

  • Build a small backyard pond or water feature.

  • Make a DIY saltwater evaporation experiment.

  • Decorate a reusable water bottle with art.

  • Try tie-dye using water-based techniques.

  • Make an art piece from recycled water-related materials.

  • Develop a new water game for kids.

Protect

  • Pick up litter near a body of water. (Take 3 for the sea)

  • Use a reusable water bottle all day.

  • Take a shorter shower to conserve water.

  • Donate to a water charity or clean water project.

  • Collect rainwater for watering plants.

  • Learn about greywater systems.

  • Plant a tree to help protect watersheds.

  • Install a water-saving showerhead.

  • Share a post about water conservation on social media.

  • Teach kids about why water matters.