101 Things to Do Inside on a Rainy Day or During a Thunderstorm
Written by Kathryn D'Imperio Friday, 02 October 2009 08:37
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If the weather is preventing you from spending time outside, you can still find a lot of fun things to do inside, on a rainy day, or during a thunderstorm. Summertime thunderstorms can be exciting to observe while rainy days during the colder months of the year still call for things to do during your time spent inside. If you are having a hard time thinking of something fun or worthwhile to do inside, consider these 101 things to do on a rainy day or during a thunderstorm.
Whether you want something fun to do inside, something romantic to do inside, something creative to do inside, something mentally stimulating to do inside, something productive to do inside, something active to do inside, or something relaxing to do inside, look no further. This list of 101 things to do on a rainy day or during a thunderstorm can solve your dilemma with plenty of other options to spare.
Romantic Things to Do on a Rainy Day or During a Thunderstorm
If the weather is too yucky to go outside, you can still have a romantic date or spend some quality time together inside. Consider these top 10 romantic things to do inside on a rainy day or during a thunderstorm.
1. Enjoy a wine pairing meal or a simple, at-home wine tasting.
2. Enjoy homemade fondue.
3. Write a poem.
4. Write a love song.
5. Write a love letter.
6. Spend the day in bed.
7. Exchange full-body massages with your significant other.
8. Watch a romantic movie.
9. Make dinner or a special dessert with your sweetheart.
10. Light some candles and play the rest by ear.
Active Things to Do on a Rainy Day or During a Thunderstorm
Don't let the bad weather get you down! You can still exercise your muscles or do something active on a rainy day or during some icky weather. Consider these ideas for active things to do during a thunderstorm or on a rainy day.
11. Exercise.
12. Do yoga or Pilates.
13. Shoot pool / billiards.
14. Play darts.
15. Have a NERF gun fight.
16. Do some sit-ups, crunches, push-ups, chin-ups, pull-ups, or other indoor exercises.
17. Go to the gym.
18. Lift weights.
19. Visit a gym that has an indoor rock-climbing wall.
Creative Things to Do on a Rainy Day or During a Thunderstorm
Rainy weather shouldn't stop your creativity. In fact, a thunderstorm or a rainy day is the perfect excuse to try a new craft or other creative thing to do. During the next thunderstorm, consider these interesting and creative things to do on a rainy day.
20. Do a craft.
21. Learn to crochet or knit or cross-stitch.
22. Paint something.
23. Draw something.
24. Sculpt something.
25. Build a model ship, airplane, or rocket.
26. Make a homemade pinata.
27. Hold a photography shoot in your home.
28. Make homemade jewelry.
29. Paint your nails.
30. Create and organize new photo albums.
31. Create a scrapbook.
32. Hang some photographs on your walls.
33. Take up sewing or craft a new sewing project.
34. Start a new hobby like brewing your own beer.
35. Find some old white clothes and give them a tie-dye face lift.
36. Write a song.
37. Play an instrument.
38. Learn to play guitar if you don't already know.
39. Begin writing a novel.
Mentally Stimulating Things to Do on a Rainy Day or During a Thunderstorm
Exercise your noodle on a rainy day with some interesting things that you can do inside. The next time you find your plans changed or cancelled on account of a thunderstorm or inclement weather, consider these ideas for mentally stimulating things to do inside on a rainy day.
40. Play a board game.
41. Read a book or magazine.
42. Go to an arcade.
43. Play video games at home.
44. Put together a jigsaw puzzle.
45. Play cards.
46. Start a recipe swap.
47. Do a crossword puzzle.
48. Do a Sudoku puzzle.
49. Spend some money that you've been saving "for a rainy day."
50. Use modeling clay to create mini sculptures and take turns with your friends guessing what everyone's creations are.
51. Start your Christmas list.
52. Play 20 Questions.
53. Play I Spy.
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