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Rain, rain go away. Come again when it's not summer and I want to tan outside.

Jun 05, 2018

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A rainy day in the summer is truly a drag. Instead of laying on the couch all day bored out of your mind, try something a little different.

Walk around the mall

Take it back to the days when your mom would drop you off at the mall to hang out with a cute boy--walk around aimlessly. Go to stores you never have. You'll be surprised at some of the gems you will find.

Read a book

There is something so relaxing about reading a book and listening to the rain. If you like suspense, I suggest anything written by Shari Lapena.

Make a meal you've always wanted to try

I always find meals that look so yummy and save them to my Instagram. My excuse is always that I have "no time". Now that it's raining you have all the time in the world. Get your butt into the kitchen.

Go to a movie

I really hope movie theaters don't go out of style. There is nothing better than movie theater popcorn. Go with a friend or go alone (it's actually kinda fun) and stuff yourself with buttery goodness.

Play a board game with your family

Yes it seems lame but no it isn't. Get your family together and play a game you used to play when everyone was younger. If family isn't readily available get some friends together and start a tournament.

Take a hot bath

Oh yes. Optimal relaxation.

Organize your room

My room can get real messy real fast. I'm sure as heck not going to waste a sunny day on cleaning my room. Now that you are trapped inside, pull out the vacuum.

Clean up your Facebook friends

I have so many Facebook friends and I have no idea how they got there. My middle school self added anyone and everyone. Take the rainy day to unfriend the randoms.

Do an at home workout

Come on, you can do it.

Paint your toes

I always give myself a lovely pedicure and then mess it up right after because I don't have time to let them dry. A rainy day of sitting is the perfect day to get a smudge free pedi.

Do something nice for someone else

You should do this on sunny days too, but you can start with rainy days. Hold the door open for someone, do your brother's chores before he gets home or bring lunch to your mom at work.

Give your dog a bath

I always forget that my dog needs to be washed. Turn on the bathtub and whip out the shampoo. Your dog might hate you for a little while, but hey you are both trapped inside together he will eventually have to come around.

Color in an old coloring book

Coloring is so relaxing and brings back a lot of sweet memories from the past. If you don't have a coloring book, there are tons of free sheets online. You will enjoy this more than you think.

Plan your week

Get yourself organized. It makes a big difference to me when I know what I am doing the whole week. I get more done when I see what's coming up. Make a poster of your week or jot in a journal.

Online shop

This can be dangerous to your bank account, but....I highly recommend.

Create your perfect sunny day on Pinterest

If you cannot have your perfect day, you can dream about it. Set up your perfect sunny day and hope that tomorrow is a bit less wet.

Clean out your closet

Create three piles: what you actually wear, what you think you want to keep, and donate. If you have worn something that month, you can keep it. If you are unsure about something then you most likely won't wear it. Toss it in the donate pile.

Start a new Netflix series

Netflix is killing the game right now. 13 Reasons Why and Riverdale are coming in hot with new seasons. Go through your list and start the first show that catches your eye.

Arrange your music into playlists

Passengers in my car always complain that my music is all over the place. This is true. If you have this problem, take the time to categorize your music by mood or genre.

Try a new face mask

I buy face masks and then forget to use them. Try a face mask you have laying around or make one from an online recipe.

Do at home yoga

Maybe you have always wanted to try yoga, but are too embarrassed to fall on your face in front of a class. Now is your time! YouTube has tons of options and no one can see you struggle to hit the downward dog.

Try a DIY with stuff you have around the house

You'd be surprised how you can reuse the junk laying around your house. 5 Minute Crafts has a ton of crazy ways to optimize your less used items.

Volunteer at your local animal shelter

You're trapped inside today, but the poor animals at the shelter are inside a lot more than you. Go to your local animal shelter and see what you can do to help. Even playing with the animals will make a big difference.

Try a new Starbucks drink

I have a few drinks in mind that I have wanted to try, but don't want to try when I have a busy day ahead. Go get a tall of the drink you've wanted to try and maybe you will find a new favorite!

Take a nap

The most obvious and my personal favorite. Goodnight everyone.

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25 ways to make your summer rainy day suck less

Rain, rain go away. Come again when it's not summer and I want to tan outside.

Walk around the mall

Read a book

Make a meal you've always wanted to try

Go to a movie

Play a board game with your family

Take a hot bath

Organize your room

Clean up your Facebook friends

Do an at home workout

Paint your toes

Do something nice for someone else

Give your dog a bath

Color in an old coloring book

Plan your week

Online shop

Create your perfect sunny day on Pinterest

Clean out your closet

Start a new Netflix series

Arrange your music into playlists

Try a new face mask

Do at home yoga

Try a DIY with stuff you have around the house

Volunteer at your local animal shelter

Try a new Starbucks drink

Take a nap

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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