Thirteen things...

...that you can do on a very rainy summers day.

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I chose thirteen because it is well known for being an unfortunate number and well, this weather is pretty unfortunate in the middle on June! Thirteen things is also a nifty bit of alliteration that pleases my inner English geek ;)

One

Catch up on sleep. James enjoys this one a lot. Often you won't see him until afternoon if he has the day free.

Two

Cook something extravagant for dinner, which really is such a time wasty thing to do, but you just know that you are going to enjoy it more than a rushed cheese sarnie. Baking is always good too but be careful! Baked goods are just so delightfully yummy that you might find yourself doing number ten in this list to fit back in your jeans.

Three

Leading on from the last one... MUG CAKES! Find out how I made them here

Four

Go and have a peruse around a charity shop because you might be surprised by what you find. I got myself a lovely skirt for my holidays that just needed turning up a few inches for only £2.50.

Five

I'd just stick your waterproof jacket and wellies on and go outside anyway! Have you not experienced puddle jumping? It is not only for children :) Take yourself somewhere local that you have never been to before and annoy them by traipsing around leaving wet footprints everywhere :P

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Six

Start writing your birthday or Christmas list; I say it is never too early!

Seven

Board Games! Grab a few friends, siblings, strangers, pets etc and have a games day :) Cluedo is my favourite but that's because I always win ;) Bored of your board games? Jenna Marbles has the answer..

Eight

Start watching a new TV series or get through that list of 'must watch' films. Game of Thrones is my new one at the moment seen as EVERYTHING apart of True Blood has now ended. With on demand, netflix, lovefilm and whatever else that is out there, how can you say no? You could even eat some of your baked goods from number three while you watch.

Nine

Wii tournament! I think I know every single move to most of the songs on Just Dance 2 now. Nikki refuses to play with me because it 'isn't fair' haha :P She can't turn down a bit of Harry Potter Lego though! It is so additive trying to find all the secrets and unlock all the characters :)

Ten

Revamp your exercise routine. When I'm at Uni I have to walk everywhere and I ride my bike a lot but when I'm at home I find myself slipping into coach potato mode. Now we can't have that! I have found loads of workouts on Pinterest that are as short as 10 minutes and they can all be done at home! 

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Eleven

Take a bath, try a face mask, use your best body butter, manicure, pedicure, pluck your eyebrows, plait your hair, wax your legs... us Brits should still be prepared for the Sun so we can make the most of the whole one day of it! 

Twelve

Internet 'window' shopping; because it rains a lot in England and we don't have endless bank balances! Don't splash the cash half heartedly, only buy when you know it's worth it :) if you keep scrolling back and clicking on it... usually a sign it should be purchased ;) Here are a few fabby things that I bought from the Urban Outfitters 50% sale the other day (free delivery over £75 too) ...

Dip Dye Tank - £18 reduced to £10

Batik Tapestry Throw - £35 reduced to £18

Thirteen

I'll dedicate this to the social websites that we all love and hate. Open up a website of your choice and choose one or more of the following to do. Don't like to be so public with your affection? Text instead :)

• Tell a few people the top three reasons why you think they are awesome.
• Send a funny picture to a friend to make them smile.
• Find someone who is raising money for charity and donate a pound or even 50p
• Tell someone how good they look in their profile picture. Probably best you don't do this to someone you have been internet stalking though because that is weird.
• Make an event and invite your mates round for a film night/pamper day/wii tournament/baked goods tasting/games night/sleepover

If all else fails... check out my procrastination page!

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