Ever feel bummed out that while the rest of your friends are discovering the wonderful mysteries of underwater caves in Fuji, riding the white river rapids of Costa Rica, and zip lining down the El Yunque Rain Forrest of Puerto Rico, while you and your cats are stuck at home with nothing to do? Well look no fear my darlings, Stay-Cation is here to save the day! Here are 10 fabulous ways to kick up summer right at home!
1. Plan a picnic outside and invite all your close friends (even if they are cats).
Picnics are the old school way of having an excuse to have great peanut butter and fluff sandwiches and juice boxes Mom and Dad totally don't approve of. Load up a ton of your favorite snacks, sandwiches, seltzers, sodas, and treats to make the day more enjoyable in your own backyard!
2. Have a day planned of fun interactive crafts!
These can be as childish or artistic as you want. All it is about is relaxing and enjoying your friends company, especially when a beautiful beach day gets rained out!
3. Be creative and make colorful bubbles to take a dull day and make it a day that seems like a blast from the past.
This is a small twist on the good old days on running around the yard with siblings and friends and super easy! Simple ingredients and no time at all can make dreary days into the best kind.
4. Outdoor movie night (themed to your favorite movie to book or TV show if you want)!
The whimsical aspect of watching movies outside brings back all the memories of when as kids we used to go to the old drive-ins! Have plans to make popcorn and a few movie themed snacks to entertain your friends on a super low budget when it comes to coupons and simplistic ideas. Sit back and relax, and remember enjoy the show!
5. NETFLIX-Binge-A-Thon.
Take a load off and enjoy the endless streaming Netflix provides. This is the perfect opportunity for you and friends to take a day out of your time to watch tv and movies that you never heard or seen before. With the endless amount of genres and titles out there, there is bound to be a few that you need to watch before it is taken down for good!
6. All around the world food night!
What can compare to a night filled with endless trays of food? Get friends and family together to enjoy a night that you'll never forget! This is a great opportunity to explore different flavors and dishes to make the night as diverse as it can be!
7. Relaxation spa day!
Much like some of your friends who could be spending their days laying on the beach and receiving massages from high end hotel/resorts, imagine what it would be like to recreate a tropical experience with your friends?! Facial masks, nail treatments, hot towels, candles, and music can help you and your friends get over the stay-cation blues.
8. Outdoor camping at home!
If you're not a big fan of getting down and dirty, or had to cancel your camping trip due to weather, have no fear Outdoor camping at Home is here! Set up the classic tee-pees, or stick with tents to make the experience as real as it can get. S'mores are a must and a few songs around the campfire would surely make Spongebob proud!
9. Ice cream parlour party
What can go wrong with ice cream? Gather up a few of your friends and family to indulge in the deliciousness of chocolate filled candies, toppings, and sauces to put the perfect touch on your ice cream sundae! No matter which way you do it, this will be an event no one will ever forget.
10. Last but not least, stay-at-home beach day!
What better way to soak up the sun than in your own backyard? Pull out your floats, blow up pools, beach chairs, and coolers and bring the beach to you! The BBQ will be nice and hot and ready to serve delicious food in no time. Take this stay-cation as a blessing in disguise. Enjoy your favorite summer drinks and groovy tunes with the ones you love most!
