How Make the Most of a Rainy Summer Day

How Make the Most of a Rainy Summer Day
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Barbara Danza
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Sometimes a rainy day interrupting the glorious summer weather can be a welcome change of pace and a great opportunity to slow down, check in, and enjoy time at home with your family. Here are some ideas to make the most of the next rainy summer day.

Celebrate the Rain

If you wake up to gray skies and the sound of raindrops pattering upon your windowsill, take time to look, listen, and enjoy the sights and sounds with your children. Rather than viewing this as a gloomy turn of events, celebrate how wonderful it is to have the rain cool down the earth, water the plants, and allow for an excuse to stay in and enjoy the comforts of home.

Enjoy a Slow Breakfast

Take your time and prepare something special: pancakes or muffins, cut fruit, omelets, whatever the family would especially enjoy because you’ve got time and you’re not going anywhere. Rather than a rushed bowl of cereal at the counter, allow the kids to set the table and help in preparations. Enjoy your morning meal together and discuss what a gift a rainy day can be.

Cue the Music

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Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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