Its September and the temps are dropping and its raining cats and dogs outside. What should I do? Just because of a little wet that’s no reason to completely veg out and avoid the world today. Really, you could try being productive. Here’s how.
1. If you have outdoor animals like myself, remember, they may not have it so good. Go check on them. Yes that means you need to put on some rain gear: muck boots , hoodie, rain poncho… Then go outside and say hello to your wonderful creatures.
Chickens will probably stay under roof or not leave the coop all together. Check that they have food. Maybe give them a treat to show them you care and avoid boredom. Check that they have fresh water. Clean up a bit. Give them fresh dry straw. You should do this for your hens regularly anyway but consider making an extra effort on a rainy day.
Goats. My goats hate to get wet. They will spend much of the day inside. Also, getting wet can even make them catch a cold and get sick. Again the prescription is the same. On rainy days make extra effort. Check in, give them treats, clean their pens, put down dry fresh straw. Feed and water and give lots of love.
My animals are all content, whew… now what else or should I fire up Netflix and completely say screw it. A netflix afternoon is great but maybe just a few other things first.
2. Consider deep cleaning or decluttering inside for the day. Do you have demons lurking in your fridge that need to go. How about going thru that pile of paperwork in the corner. Clean it up.
3. If you have a blog update it. Look back through old articles and correct spelling, grammar… add other pics and links. Ahem, I need to do this.
4. Read other blogs that interest you. Maybe you can learn from someone else today and use that knowledge another day.
5. Food prep. There always seems to be something I was going to chop up and freeze, make jam, can stuff, make ahead snacks, and breakfasts to make life easier, that kinda thing. Maybe there is a recipe you’ve been dying to try, today is the day.
6. Rainy day = errands day. Today may not be your usual day out for groceries but maybe its time to switch it up. Note: sometimes this works out to be less people and shorter checkout lines. Sometimes this doesn’t work so well and you are stuck in traffic from poor driving conditions, use your best judgement with this one.
7. Consider a DIY or craft project. I normally make my own laundry detergent. Its super easy. I’m out right now so maybe ill make more this afternoon. Not all DIY is useful products. Maybe you have a ton of seasonal Pinterest crafts, today might be a great day to try that door wreath you’ve been planning. Also, i knit and make homemade candles and soap to give as gifts and sell. I might work on something along those lines.
8. Go on a date. I know im married but we go out together on dates. We hang out with friends. We don’t have children yet, but if you do, consider making today about doing something with them. The point is, be social.
Tried it all and it’s not even noon. Ok, maybe now you can breakout the Netflix and catch up on some serious binge watching, if your into that.
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