Today is post six in our series matching Lifehacker’s Top 10 Outdoor Tips for a More Pleasant Summer list with some suggestions of our own for how to increase the summer pleasure quotient of clients, customers or hard-working staff.

Nothing like a little outdoor activity followed by some relaxation on a summer day…Way back when, in days of yore, we would gather in the side yard and play croquet. Sometimes we’d play badminton. Both are great summer games to play on a grassy field or lawn. We’d drink gin and tonic (come back the day after tomorrow for cocktail tips!) and fancy ourselves…fancy. Occasionally rest was required and while lying on the green grass can be nice, it can also sometimes be a bit moist. An easy to carry solution is a Performance Blanket Tote, fleece on one side, nylon on the other.