Article by Wendy McCance
So the weather is bad outside and you are home for the day. There are no obligations because the weather is a mess and there is nowhere to go. What would you do with your day?
I was talking with my kids about this. What if we had a day off from school and work. An unexpected reprieve from our busy lives?
This is the day that sounded good to us:
Sleep in
Got to take advantage of a free day with some extra snooze time.
Pajama day
Lounging in pj’s all day. Honestly there’s nothing better.
Brunch
Eating later because of sleeping in. Some eggs, bacon and pancakes sounds perfect for a late breakfast.
Watch a good movie
Still feeling sleepy and lazy. Why not grab a comfy blanket and snuggle up for a movie.
Reading
Catching up on the book that hadn’t been finished or the magazine that came in the mail that was put aside untouched.
Nap time
Why not? It’s a lazy day and a nap sounds good.
Crock pot
Ah, there’s nothing like some good, hot, wonderful smelling food to simmer all day long.
Baking
Baking some cookies with the kids and having them decorate them. Nothing like a fresh cookie just out of the oven.
Craft project
Pulling out the craft supplies not seen since last winter when we had a lazy weekend day.
It’s now later in the day. Dinner will be eaten and plans for the next day will be made. Time to snap out of the laziness of an unexpected day off. Tomorrow it will be back to business.
This would be our family’s perfect day off. What about you? What would make for a memorable day off for you?
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I like the brunch idea. I am hungry right now. Cool post! Hot soup, crafts and more for the winter. Love it!
Thanks so much.
Right now with the cold and rain, my perfect day would be a pot of hot tea with a good book and my favorite blanket. Since we are expecting two more days of rain, I think I will do all the above tomorrow and stay in pjs as well.
That truly sounds perfect!
I love the pajama day. I would also light a fire in the fireplace and drink hot chocolate.
Oh, that would make it a perfect day!!
“The Perfect Day Off” in my current existence includes time dedicated to practicing as many of the Eight Limbs as possible. While often they are practiced concurrently, taking the time to mindfully apply each of their intentions to ‘a day in the life’ can be an elusive, yet rejuvenating discipline: http://www.expressionsofspirit.com/yoga/eight-limbs.htm Dedicating ourselves to practice an hour of asana, is quite literally (as one of my favorite yogini teacher says) “hitting the reset button.” Taking the time to ‘go within’ through curiosity, and with compassion for the Self, is of immeasurable benefit in maintaining balance in mind, body and spirit. Namaste.
I think your suggestion are awesome and would fun to do. I think I’ll make a day like that for myself very soon. :)))
Sounds good.
Hi Wendy, all most of us can do is relax. I am in Delaware and our electricity went off about 7:30 P. M. THERE are not a lot choices. My husband is listening to his mp3 player and I am on my Lenovo tablet. Be safe
I hope all is well there. Hopefully your power will be back on soon. All the best.
Watching the sunset on a beach with a slight breeze with my family.
Perfect!
All of the above sound great!