things to do on a rainy day

Sometimes we have days where it rains so hard that we just want to stay inside and enjoy the clean smell and pitter patter of the rain.  I like to open the windows, turn on a good movie and crochet till my little fingers hurt.  But, there are other things that I enjoy doing as well.  Here are some things that I have done and some things that I want to do:

1. Build a big-kid fort/tent in the family room – I’ve always thought this would be a fun idea.  I think its always fun to be a kid every now and again.  Just think about it: cozy blankets, hot chocolate, a great movie (or movies), the rain, and your man all locket up in one fort. Good rainy day.

2. Get organized – I know this doesn’t seem like a fun idea, but rainy day’s can be so productive.  Open the windows so you can feel the crisp cool air, light your favorite candle and turn on some classy or jazz music and dance your way through your work! You will be so happy once you see your finish organizing! And typically getting organized doesn’t take all day, you’ll have time to do whatever when you are done! (I guess it all depends on how big a mess you have.)

3. Play random games – They don’t have to just be board games, get creative and make something up.  Try the one-word story go around the room and have each person add a singe word to the story. Here is a huge list of games that you can play inside the house. Find a game that’s collecting dust on the shelf and play!

4. Discover a new hobby/Finish unfinished projects – Maybe you want to learn how to crochet or knit and have some yarn lying around the house. Head over to youtube and search ‘how to crochet’ (or whatever you want to learn). You can also take the time to finish any unfinished projects.

5. Try a new recipe – You know there’s that one recipe you’ve been wanting to try, but can’t seem to find the time. Well, now you have the time. (:

6. Take a nap – You don’t always need to be doing something and sometimes taking a nap during a rain storm can be really fun. Leave the windows and doors open and just fall right to sleep.

7. Have a picnic – Sure picnics are fun to have outside, but have you ever had one inside? Make sure you get together all the essentials for an outside picnic just so that it seems real. While on your picnic ask each other questions like these, talk about your day or what your dream vacation is. Just have fun.