National Sisters Day occurs every year on the first Sunday in August to celebrate relationships between sisters. In honor of the holiday, this blog post celebrates my sister, Samantha! It also shares ideas of fun activities that you can do with your own sister(s).

Let me begin the introduction by setting the scene of how opposite my sister and I appear. We were born several years apart, in opposite seasons. She is outgoing, adventurous, and spontaneous. She can control her emotions, she’s incredibly smart, and she will always fight for what is right. If you know me, you know that I am a withdrawn and cautious planner who wears my emotions on my sleeves, can be a little dingbatty, and sometimes won’t stand up for myself. On a superficial level, you’re probably thinking, “How she and I could even be sisters?” and “What do we do with our time together if we’re polar opposites?”

Despite the differences, we actually are similar in many ways. We were raised by the same incredible parents who instilled in us a strong work ethic, independence, confidence, and resiliency. Those same parents taught us the importance of faith, family, and fun. Yes – we work hard, but we play harder and love the hardest. We love the beach. Searching for seashells has become one of our favorite past times together. We also love sports, whether it’s watching college hoops on TV or paddling together on the lake in our kayaks. We’re creative entertainers and can plan, design, and execute some of the best parties. (Or at least, we think so!)

And because of our differences, my sister and I complement one another and make a pretty dynamic duo. Opposites on the Zodiac wheel, we’re the local sprite and wandering sage of astronomy. We’re the perfect combination of left-brain and right-brain; we’re whimsy and logical, creative yet scientific. When we’re together, we’re a force to be reckoned with, in the best (or worst – if warranted) way possible.

Do you celebrate National Sisters Day? It’s a great way to be intentional with spending time with your sister. Some things you can do with your sister are obvious, like getting pedicures, visiting a vineyard, and shopping. But if you’re looking for some fun, unique activities to do to celebrate your sister on this holiday or year ’round, consider these:

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