Living in the UK during Winter means A LOT of rain. I love nothing more than staying home in the warm and dry when it does rain. When staying in on a rainy day is the perfect time to get creative. Rainy days are also the perfect time to get ahead of blog planning and scheduling. I thought I would share 5 things that I like to do on a rainy day.
Colouring has been something I have always enjoyed doing since I was young. I find it so much fun, but also so therapeutic. When I have bad anxiety attacks I make a point of getting out a colouring book out and focus my mind on the pictures and the colours. Sometimes its just a breath of fresh air to sit down away from my phone and relax.
Reading was always hit and miss for me growing up, sometimes I would avidly read and then other times I wouldn’t want too. I definitely want to read more this year and I have set myself a small target to read 5 books this year. I love reading, being drawn in by the story and the characters. The great writers who can get you feeling like you are there. Again, this is another activity to take time away from my phone or my laptop. This book I brought from Asda on my way to London. It is so good so far! My first book review will be soon. The bookmark is so personal to me, my Grandma made it in the hospice before she passed away.
Writing and journalling is an activity I have always loved doing. I used to always keep diaries as a child/teenager. I have continued this activity into adulthood. Something so helpful about writing down your thoughts and feelings, especially if you are struggling with something. It is also a great way to reflect on achievements and happy memories also. Starting a blog has given me an even bigger reason to write, I love to be snuggled under a blanket all cosy and writing.
Movies or boxsets are another way I like to spend a rainy day, especially if its dark and gloomy outside. Getting all snuggled under a blanket or duvet and put on one of my favourite movies or a boxset I enjoy and just relax. My go to boxset at the moment is Law and Order SVU. I was given series 1 and series 2 for my birthday. Can’t wait to get them all, there are so many!
Scrapbooking is so much fun! I remember working on a couple when I was younger. I used to make ones with my family and friends photographs. I use to do collages at school too. Getting the pritt stick, washi tape, photographs and clippings out and get sticking! Last year I brought a new scrapbook and started to fill it, however I want to get back into it. Which is one of my goals for this year, you can see my other yearly goals. I have started with a vision page for blog colours and themes.
What do you like to do on a rainy day? I’d love to hear in the comments.
I loved this post so much! 💓 some great suggestions… On a rainyday I like to plan out blog posts bcos I really enjoy it and I like reading loads too!✨
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That is a great way to spend a rainy day! Thank you for reading and commenting 💕
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Great post. I usually do all these things. There’s so many things one can do in a day when it rains. I guess you can add; phone some friends/relatives who you haven’t seen in a long time, pick up a hobby such as sewing, crotchet, baking, collecting whatever it is you like. Learning to master some languages or watching movies in a different language, writing down how you would change the world to make it a better place. Babysitting, singing, bird-watching, learning a song, trying on some outfits, playing video games, looking up make up techniques, recipes, trying new decor, if you dare to dream! Look at painting a mural in your room, be inspired.
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Baking would be a lovely thing to do, I want to do more of that this year. The smell always fills the house 😍 thank you for reading and commenting! X
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Can you send me the link to your blog please x
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I don’t colour and I think I would actually really enjoy it! I know what you mean about reading. When I was at uni and then doing my journalism course I couldn’t read for pleasure and found it frustrating so I enjoy having more time now to be able to get into a good book. Good luck with your reading goal!
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I have always enjoyed colouring but you should give it a go. It’s good to focus on, I like to do it more so when I am anxious it really helps to focus on the design and the colours! Thank you for reading and commenting
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Yes to all of this!
Undomestic Goddess is probably my favourite Sophie Kinsella book, I absolutely love it. It just makes me so happy to read it.
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
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Oh really? I am over half way so far, love it so far, she is such a fantastic writer. Thank you for reading and commenting
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It has been so long since I scrapbooked! I’ll have to get back into it. We get a lot of rainy days in Pittsburgh too 🙂
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I love getting into it, so therapeutic and fun to do! Oh really? They can be good, but not when you have to go out in it 😂🙈
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I love this post, Lauren! There are so many fantastic ideas here! The bookmark from your Grandma is super sweet, that is such a special thing to have. I can totally relate to the feeling of just wanting to spend some time colouring, away from phones and other distractions, it really is such a therapeutic thing to do. Yay for scrapbooking! I love your colourful page! I haven’t scrapbooked since New Year but this has inspired me to get cutting and sticking again 🙂 I also need that ‘nap queen’ sticker in my life, it is so me, ha ha! Fab post lovely, also, the colourful background looks awesome and the camera paper is so cool!! ❤ xxx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
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The nap queen sticker (I reply to this as I woke up from my nap) is from red bubble. Yeah I will treasure that bookmark always! I want to start a scrapbook of my memories also like concert tickets etc! I love your scrapbooks they always look amazing!! ❤️xxxxx
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I do a lot of these things too! I think anything creative like colouring or writing really helps focus your mind and I agree it’s so therapeutic. I also love video games so that’s something I do when it’s raining. Listening to music too is great, often while doing these things!
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Yes definitely! Yes, music or I like to have the tv on in the background
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These are some great ideas for things to do on a rainy day. I like to curl up with a good book, a scented candle and a nice cup of tea!
Nicola
http://nicshealthylife.co.uk
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Yes, that sounds like a lovely set up. Thank you for reading and commenting xx
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These are such good ideas! First things first, it’s awesome to see another blogger who’s started watching Law & Order SVU! I’m obsessed with that show. I started watching it in early December and I’m already halfway through Season 16, despite there being between 18 & 24 episodes a season. It’s really a wonder I get anything else done, haha! I love the other ideas you suggested, too; I do something between a scrapbook and a journal and I really ought to dedicate more time to it, because at the moment, I only actually fill it in a few times a year… oops! The front page of that scrapbook looks awesome!
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I’ve been watching law and Order SVU for over 10 years! I love it! So I have started to purchase them so I can start buying the boxsets! Thank you so much xxx
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You listed all of my fav things to do even if it is not raining.
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Yeah I like doing these even if it isn’t raining! The rain is just more of an excuse haha 😂
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A lovely colourful feed! And just in time for the current weather. It’s been getting better for the past few days, and now is raining again… But definitely, great things to do when staying inside – I definitely want to read more!
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Yeah I know, I am looking forward to spring, hopefully a little more sun! Thank you!!
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Awesome ideas here. Have you posted about scrapbooking? I want to do one but I have no idea where to start! I’d love some advice.
Georgia- britvoyage.com
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I haven’t! But I next month I have a post going up all about it! So look out for it lovely. Also Pinterest is great for help too!! Xx
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Ah brilliant, thank you! I’ll keep watch 🙂 xx
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I should definitely start scrapbooking, it looks so fun! And I already have an endless supply of washi tapes! Great post xx
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It’s definitely fun! Xx
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I like movies, reading, writing, journaling, and doodling on a rainy day. I have to include a cup of coffee to help me get rid of the rainy day blues.
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They sound like great ways to spend rainy days
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These are great suggestions! My favourite thing is to have a cup of tea and do some colouring in while I listen to the rain hitting the window. It makes me feel so calm. Other than that, definitely reading or watching something on Netflix.
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That sounds like great ways to spend rainy days
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I love coloring!! It is so relaxing, but I also do love a good movie that I can just lie down and cuddle under the sheets and watch! These are all great ideas for a rainy day. Thank you for sharing lovely! xx
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Thank you for sharing what you like to do on a rainy day and for reading xz
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I’ve always loved colouring in too, there’s nothing better than choosing the right colours. Scrap booking I love as well mainly all about my holidays and tickets for gigs and that, I’m such a nostalgic person.
Shelly’s Passport
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I love colouring in and scrap booking, I’m such a nostalgic person. Movies always a must mainly Harry Potter for me.
Shelly’s Passport
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Me too I get tired of the rain
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I love to read and write
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I like doing the same things as you 🙂 A rainy day is such a good excuse to stay at home and do creative things. Reading and blogging are my favourites. xxx Nice blog post Bournemouth girl
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Definitely! Thank you so much xxx
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Great post!
I started getting into reading again finally too a few years ago. It seemed like a lot of tv series these days are book adaptations and being a tv nerd it finally motivated me to read books on a regular basis again. Read a book, watch the adaptation, a win- win. A reading goal for me this year is to try and read some books with no adaptations because I tend to read ones with adaptations first vs. ones without one most of the time.
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That’s fair enough 🙂 it’s a good goal to have! Good luck with achieving it!! Xx
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Thanks so much =)!
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I love that there are lots of activities to do on a rainy day. YESSS on writing!! Perfect time to catch up on everything and plan some future posts, hehe. Your writing is so neat! Ooh, scrapbooking is a good one too. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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Ooh, a really good book to read on a rainy day is the KOTLC Series. Here’s a link to my book report on it:
https://theinspiredpage.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/keeper-of-the-lost-cities/comment-page-1/#comment-1349
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Ooo cool, I will check it out xx
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XD
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Oh sweet! These are such great ideas!! 😀
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Thank you x
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I have to say your handwriting is beautiful! I agree that colouring is such a therapeutic activity I don’t do it enough. I have a goal to read more this year, but I have yet to find a book I want to read so I haven’t managed to read anything yet haha. What I currently do on a rainy day is play The Sims 3, so I am looking to do something more productive with my time.
Great post!
Jess xxx || http://littlepinkduckblog.blogspot.co.uk/
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Aww thank you so much! That is so sweet of you! Thank you for sharing what you like to do. Xxx
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Loved reading about these ideas! Can’t wait to try some!
Jessica //
http://www.anartisticjournal.wordpress.com
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Thank you for reading and commenting ☺️
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These are really great things I enjoy doing when its raining (well all the time) but I seriously want to try scrap-booking! 🙂
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Thank you for reading and commenting! I recommend scrapbooking it’s good fun
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Can you link your blog ☺️
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Sure, https://betweeneverythingelse.wordpress.com
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I liked all of those ideas. I share some of my creativity on my blog and I have a craft challenge you could join in with if you wanted. I want to get back into scrapbooking as well, so I’d love to see how you get on with it as you might inspire me!
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Thank you for reading and commenting! I will have a look at yours ☺️
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These are great ideas! Coloyring, reading and binge watching my favourite movies or TV shows are all things I love to do on a rainy day. I hadn’t thought of scrapbooking though! Where did you get that marble effect one in your photos from?
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I got the marble scrapbook from WHSmiths ☺️
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Thank you! 🙂 x
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Colouring is my main thing and I have started to get back to using watercolours as I blogged about after trying them out.
A little bit of bullet journalling, but not often as I once did and there is nothing but watching DVD’s either on a rainy day.
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They are great things to do on a rainy day!
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