How to Have Fun on a Rainy Day

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Are you bored watching the rain?Are you desperate to go out?Instead of drowning in boredom, find something fun to do!
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  1. One of the best ways to keep busy on a rainy day is to cook.You will occupy the time and be able to use the ingredients in the pantry that you have always wanted to try.The best part is that the result is a tasty dish that everyone can enjoy!
    • Bake desserts like brownies, or try a complex cupcake recipe you found online.Or try making bread.[1]
    • Find an old family recipe and try to cook it.If you have kids, teach them how to make grandma's famous cookies or your treasured apple pie recipe.
    • Try making an ethnic dish you've never tried before.Get out of your comfort zone and have fun in the kitchen.
  2. A rainy day is a great time to catch up on your plans knitting or crochet.You might as well sew that dress or those pants you wanted.
    • Find guides online that teach you how to knit, crochet, and sew.Dedicate the day to learning if you have never done these things.Find a fun motif and make a gift for someone.
    • You can crochet many things:finger puppets, blankets, hats, small animals, scarves and much more.
  3. Spend these rainy days immersed in a good book.Reading is a great way to go on an adventure without leaving your home.Find a book in your bookshelf, go to the library, or download one to your electronic reader.
    • Whatever your interests, there is a book that is right for you.Do you like western novels?Love stories?The story?Thrillers?The horror genre?You may have to spend a few minutes searching and reading summaries, but you can find the book for you.
    • If you're feeling adventurous, pick a book at home off the shelf and start reading.You might be surprised by what you find.
    • If you recently saw a movie based on a book, read the original book.
    • Read some classics.Pick a book you've always wanted to read, but never had the time to.
  4. Use your imagination and write a story.Find the story idea and start writing.Have fun creating your own world.
    • Write a fictional version of something that happened to you.Write a scary story or a love story.Get out of your comfort zone and try writing something in a genre you haven't thought of writing before.
    • If you're not a writer, try drawing or painting a picture.
  5. Cleaning is something we always promise ourselves to do, but in some cases we ignore it because we have too many commitments.What better way to use a rainy day than doing housework?Clean and tidy the parts of the house that really need maintenance.This way, you won't have to worry about cleaning and tidying up when the good weather returns.
    • Choose a room to tidy up.Or move methodically from room to room.
    • Work on projects you never have time for.Clean out the closet, organize the pantry, or clean out the garage.Collect clothing and items to donate to charity.Vacuum, wash the windows, and clean the bathtub.
  6. If you're not afraid of getting wet, grab an umbrella and go for a long walk.Head to a park near your home or visit a friend who doesn't live around the corner.See how different the world is in the rain.Visit a national park or nature reserve.If you live in the city, take a tour of the center with an umbrella.[2]
    • An advantage of rainy days is that there will be fewer people around.You can take a nice walk and explore the local beauty without crowds of people around.[3]
    • Rainy days also give you the opportunity to wear different clothes.Put that trench coat you've never worn and boots gathering dust in your closet.[4]
    • Getting out for a bit and moving around will make you feel like you've used the day in a useful way.
    • If you like photography, be sure to bring your camera – you might just get inspired!
  7. Gather your friends and family and host a movie marathon.Choose classics that the kids haven't seen yet, rent lots of new releases, or rewatch your favorites.[5]
    • Bring on the rainy day theme with movies like Singing in the rain.
    • Choose a genre and feature many films of that type.Have an action movie day, scare yourself with horror films, or have a laugh with classic comedies.
    • Instead of a movie marathon, try a TV series marathon.Choose a TV program you want to watch, or catch up on the ones you couldn't watch due to your busy schedule.
  8. Gather the family, invite friends and sit down to play board and card games.[6] This is a great opportunity to talk to your loved ones, laugh and have fun with them.
    • Try strategy games like Risk or classic games like Monopoly, Scrabble or Cluedo.If there are enough of you, play trumps or scopa.If there are more of you, try poker.
    • Try some video games.A great pastime if you are alone.Invite your best friend and play some video games together, or go online and find some people to challenge there.
  9. Sit on the porch or on a deck with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee.Listen to the sound of rain and watch it fall.Relax and focus on the weather and not on your life.
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Entertaining Children

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  1. Have the children put on raincoats and galoshes, or a swimsuit and slippers, and make them jump in the puddles on your street.[7] Compete in splashing yourself, or play hopscotch from one puddle to another.
    • Make shapes with mud.Build small boats and float them on puddles.
    • This activity is not reserved for children.Jumping in puddles is fun for all ages.
  2. Lay out a series of clues around the house.Each clue will lead to the next.This will keep the kids busy searching for the treasure.
    • The treasure can be a toy, a treat, a fun activity or a small reward.
    • Children can challenge each other, or they can split into teams and work together to find the treasure.[8]
  3. Set up a series of obstacles for the children to overcome.You can include your favorite ones – crawling under a table, walking in a straight line along tape on the floor, throwing stuffed animals into a bucket, hopping down the hall, doing a forward somersault, or picking up something with your teeth.Ask your children for ideas to find out what you can do with what you have at home.
    • Make cardboard medals for the winners.[9]
    • Make sure the obstacles are safe.You never want fun to turn into injuries.
  4. Get out your craft supplies and get creative.Decorate pine cones, make puppets, paint with watercolors, create leaf collages, and use pieces of felt to create a story.[10] The only limit is your imagination.
    • Let the children choose the art to try.This way every child can do something that interests them.
  5. Rainy days are ideal for building blanket forts in the living room.Pull chairs closer together and place blankets between them and the couch.Pack a picnic to keep in your fort.
    • Turn the day into an indoor camping experience.Place some sleeping bags in the fort and inflate some air mattresses.If you have a small tent, pitch it in the living room.[11]
  6. Gather boxes and pieces of cardboard.Cut and construct 3D shapes to create buildings, or create a two-dimensional backdrop.Use markers, crayons and colored paper to decorate the city.You will be able to build the fire station, school, skyscrapers, condominiums and houses.[12]
    • Use miniatures and toy cars in your cardboard city.You can also create these items yourself to populate your city.
  7. Ask guests to dress in chic suits, large hats, gloves and ties.Make tea, bring out the prettiest china and put some doilies on the table.[13]
    • Invite your kids' stuffed animals and imaginary friends too.Have them make the guest list.
    • Let the children help you prepare miniature cakes and mini sandwiches to accompany the tea.
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Advice

  • Many of the suggestions from the first method can be transformed into activities for children, just as those from the second can be adapted for adults.
  • Use the rainy day to catch up on your to-do list.Think about the times you've said "I would, if only I had the time..."
  • If none of these things sound fun to you, do something you enjoy.Think about your interests and decide what hobbies to try to pass the time.
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